How to get a Alabama real estate license
Alabama real estate salesperson exam requirements: hours, vendor, national vs state portions, and how to prepare for the licensing exam — from the official commission.
- Salesperson hours
- 60
- Broker requirement
- 60-hour broker pre-license course + active salesperson license (any state) for at least 24 of the preceding 36 months, then pass broker exam
- Exam vendor
- PSI
- Exam structure
- Single exam combining 100 national questions + 40 Alabama state questions (mixed together), 3.5 hours
- Passing
- Scaled score of 70 on each portion (70 correct/100 national = 70%; 28 correct/40 state = 70%)
Preparing for the Alabama exam
PrepTempo's Salesperson and Broker courses cover the national portion — property, contracts, financing, agency, and practice — which is the same in Alabama and the larger share of the exam. Study your Alabama state-law portion from the commission on top of the core.
Alabama real estate license FAQ
How many hours are required for a Alabama real estate license?
60
What does the Alabama real estate salesperson exam cover?
Single exam combining 100 national questions + 40 Alabama state questions (mixed together), 3.5 hours
How do I become a realtor in Alabama?
Complete required pre-license education (60), pass the licensing exam (PSI; Single exam combining 100 national questions + 40 Alabama state questions (mixed together), 3.5 hours), meet any broker affiliation rules, and apply through the Alabama real estate commission. PrepTempo covers the national exam portion with free sample questions and free Chapter 1.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Alabama real-estate commission. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state commission or exam vendor.