Start Your Arkansas Real Estate Career
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The Basics
- 60-Hour Pre-License Course
- 3 Real Estate Study Guides
- Accessible Narrated Audio with Adjustable Speeds
Ultimate Learning
- 60-Hour Pre-License Course
- 3 Real Estate Study Guides
- CompuCram Exam Prep
- Live & Interactive Instruction
- Career Booster Pack (1-year access)
Your Path to Becoming a Licensed Agent
Follow these 4 simple steps to start your real estate career in Arkansas
Complete the 60-Hour AREC Pre-Licensing Course
State-Approved Education
Finish the 60-hour Arkansas pre-licensing course. Online, self-paced, AREC-approved.
Pass the PSI Arkansas Exam
110 Questions, 70% Pass
Schedule and pass the PSI AR salesperson exam — 110 questions, 4 hours, 70% on each section.
Apply to AREC with Sponsoring Broker
Background Check Required
Submit your AREC salesperson application with sponsoring broker affiliation and fingerprints.
Complete 18-Hour Post-Licensing in Year 1
AREC Requirement
Complete 18 hours of post-licensing within 12 months of initial licensure.
Meet Our Expert Instructors
Learn from licensed brokers and educators who have trained thousands of real estate professionals since 1982.
Joseph F. Gobbett, Jr.
Licensed Broker, GRI
50+ YearsStarted his real estate career in Maryland in 1971. Training director, branch sales manager, and broker in charge of Rescom Realtors.
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Mark Davis-Cote
Licensed Broker, SFR
13+ YearsBA from URI, MBA from Webster University. Licensed salesperson since 2011, broker since 2016, SFR certified.
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Amanda Farnum
Licensed Real Estate Broker
17+ YearsAward-winning agent with experience across residential, commercial, foreclosures, and investments.
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Dale Clift
Real Estate Instructor
40+ YearsPassionate about real estate from age 20. Made it his goal to teach, train, and coach professionals across South Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our real estate courses
Can I take both online and livestream?
Each class must be completed in the format it was started to receive credit.
How much does a real estate license cost in Arkansas?
Budget for your 60-hour pre-licensing course, the $50 AREC resident application fee, the $75 Pearson VUE exam fee, fingerprinting and background checks, and any additional license activation fees.
Does Arkansas offer real estate license reciprocity?
Yes, Arkansas has reciprocity agreements for real estate licenses with the following states: Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Washington, and West Virginia
Can you take the Arkansas real estate exam without classes?
No, you cannot take the exam without completing your real estate pre-licensing course in Arkansas.
How long does it take to get a Arkansas real estate license?
It varies depending on: the pace at which you complete your pre-licensing education; when you pass your licensing examination; the time it takes to complete the application process; and application processing times. That said, applicants wishing to obtain a sales agent license must successfully complete their required 60 hours of pre-licensing education within 12 months of filing their application.
What is the duration of the real estate course in Arkansas?
First-time applicants for a real estate license in Arkansas must complete 60 hours of mandatory coursework to qualify for the state licensing exam.
What are the requirements to get a real estate license in Arkansas?
To get your real estate license in Arkansas, you must be at least 18 years old, complete 60 hours of required education, and obtain a passing score on your Arkansas real estate license exam.
This course is offered in affiliation with Colibri Real Estate.