Arkansas Real Estate License Requirements

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Arkansas Real Estate Salesperson License Requirements

Arkansas State Required Pre-licensing Hours: 60 hours
Colibri Real Estate Arkansas Course Hours Offered: 60 hours


1. General Arkansas Salesperson License Requirements

The general requirements for real estate salespersons defined by the Arkansas Real Estate Commission are as follows:

  • Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

2. Salesperson License Education Requirements in Arkansas

Below are credit hours required for the Arkansas pre-license course to qualify for your salesperson license.

Course TypeRequired Credit Hours
Total Pre-license Course Hours60 hours

3. Additional Salesperson License Requirements in Arkansas

If you meet the general requirements and have completed your required course credit hours, you will need to complete the following steps to get your Salesperson license:

  • Apply for the Arkansas Salesperson examination
  • Submit fingerprints for a criminal background check
  • Successfully pass the Arkansas Salesperson licensing exam with a score of 70% or higher
  • Obtain sponsorship from a licensed Arkansas broker
  • Complete the Arkansas Real Estate License application

Regulatory Notes:

Obtaining Certificate of Course Completion: Upon completion of the course, Colibri Real Estate will provide you an electronic certificate of completion in your account dashboard.  You may need to submit your certificate of completion with your license request, please refer to your license application to determine if this is necessary.  Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time, therefore that will be the time reflected on your certificate.

Arkansas Real Estate Commission
Website: https://arec.arkansas.gov/
Phone: 334-242-5544
Fax: 334-270-9118
Address: 1201 Carmichael Way Montgomery, AL 36106
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Good to Know

The information provided is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Arkansas Real Estate Commission. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board’s site.

If you hold Real Estate licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state’s requirements.

Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It’s ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.