Key Takeaways
- Arkansas salesperson applicants must be at least 18 years old
- Pre-license education requirement is 60 hours of approved coursework
- The exam has 110 questions total: 80 national and 30 state-specific questions
- Passing score is 70% on each portion (56/80 national, 21/30 state)
- Total exam time is 4 hours; exam fee is approximately \$75
Arkansas License Requirements
Arkansas has specific requirements for salesperson and broker licenses. Understanding these requirements is essential for the state exam.
Salesperson License Requirements
1. Age and Legal Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be a U.S. citizen or lawfully present alien
- Be of good moral character
- Have no felony convictions (subject to review)
2. Education Requirements
Complete 60 hours of pre-license education from an AREC-approved school:
| Course Content | Hours |
|---|---|
| Real Estate Principles | 30 hours |
| Real Estate Practice | 30 hours |
| Total | 60 hours |
3. Examination
| Detail | Salesperson Exam |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 110 multiple-choice |
| National Portion | 80 questions |
| State Portion | 30 questions |
| Time Limit | 4 hours total |
| Passing Score | 70% on each portion |
| Exam Provider | Pearson VUE |
| Exam Fee | Approximately $75 |
4. Background Check
All applicants must submit to a criminal background check:
- Fingerprints submitted through approved vendor
- FBI and state criminal history review
- AREC reviews results for suitability
Convictions that may affect licensure:
- Felonies involving fraud or dishonesty
- Crimes related to real estate activities
- Recent criminal activity
Broker License Requirements
To become an Arkansas real estate broker, you must meet additional requirements:
Experience Requirement
Two years of active experience as a licensed salesperson within the preceding 5 years, OR equivalent experience as approved by AREC.
Education Requirements
Complete additional broker-level education:
| Requirement | Hours |
|---|---|
| Original salesperson education | 60 hours |
| Additional broker courses | 30 hours |
| Total | 90 hours |
Broker Examination
| Detail | Broker Exam |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 110 |
| National Portion | 80 questions |
| State Portion | 30 questions |
| Passing Score | 70% on each portion |
License Fees
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 |
| Exam fee | $75 |
| License fee | $50 (2-year license) |
| Fingerprint fee | Varies |
Application Process
- Complete education at AREC-approved school
- Submit application through AREC online portal
- Pay application fee ($50)
- Submit fingerprints for background check
- Receive examination eligibility
- Schedule and pass exam at Pearson VUE testing center
- Find sponsoring broker (salespersons must affiliate with broker)
- Activate license through sponsoring broker
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