How to get a Arkansas real estate license
Arkansas 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 hours total real estate education (45 of which must be the Commission's Broker Pre-License course) + 24 months active licensure within the preceding 48 months (waivable to 18 months under certain conditions)
- Exam vendor
- PearsonVue (Arkansas Real Estate Commission's current administrator; some older material references PSI)
- Exam structure
- 110 multiple-choice questions: 80 national + 30 state, 4-hour time limit, scored separately
- Passing
- 70% on each section
Preparing for the Arkansas exam
PrepTempo's Salesperson and Broker courses cover the national portion — property, contracts, financing, agency, and practice — which is the same in Arkansas and the larger share of the exam. Study your Arkansas state-law portion from the commission on top of the core.
Arkansas real estate license FAQ
How many hours are required for a Arkansas real estate license?
60
What does the Arkansas real estate salesperson exam cover?
110 multiple-choice questions: 80 national + 30 state, 4-hour time limit, scored separately
How do I become a realtor in Arkansas?
Complete required pre-license education (60), pass the licensing exam (PearsonVue (Arkansas Real Estate Commission's current administrator; some older material references PSI); 110 multiple-choice questions: 80 national + 30 state, 4-hour time limit, scored separately), meet any broker affiliation rules, and apply through the Arkansas 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 Arkansas real-estate commission. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state commission or exam vendor.