How To Earn An Arkansas Real Estate License
How To Earn An Arkansas Real Estate License
When it is time to earn your real estate license, the first step is making sure you are prepared. Luckily, TrainingCenter has both the required Arkansas pre-licensing courses and training programs for how to list, sell, handle real estate objections, and more.
Essentially, you'll start by taking your state-specific pre-licensing course, then passing your exam. Tips for both, as well as recommended courses, appear below.
What Does An Arkansas Real Estate Agent Do?Real Estate Agents in Arkansas help clients to purchase, rent, or sell property. This includes finding buyers and sellers, providing advice and helping to negotiate on price, and referring home inspectors or mortgage professionals - all within federal and state rules and regulations. Further, they are required to represent the best interests of their clients, whether they be buyers or sellers.
Additionally, depending upon whether representing the buyer or the seller, agents can recommend an appropriate selling price, market the property, negotiate offers, attending and/or reviewing the home inspection and appraisal, provide feedback on comparable sales.
The Benefits Of Having An Arkansas Real Estate LicenseThere are many benefits to having a real estate license. While helping to serve your community find their "dream house", you also benefit from flexible hours and the opportunity to have high earnings via your commissions. For those who invest in real estate, having a license gives you early access to properties as they become available.
About Our Arkansas Real Estate Licensing Courses And Exam Prep Materials
We offer Arkansas real estate license training courses that fulfill Arkansas's pre-license education requirements. Our Arkansas training and exam prep materials are delivered in an easy-to-understand manner that provides important insights and valuable exam tips and strategies covering Arkansas's rules and regulations for Arkansas real estate licensing. You receive:
- Both Print And Online Course Materials
- Sample Exams
- Exam Prep Materials
- Instructor Support
When you have completed the training materials, make sure to take as many practice exams as possible. This will help you to pinpoint and overcome problem areas, and ensure that you pass your Arkansas real estate licensing exam on the first try!
Recommended Arkansas Real Estate Licensing Courses And Exam Prep Materials
You'll find the real estate licensing courses you need here at TrainingCenter. We offer state-approved courses that can meet the Arkansas pre-licensing requirement.
To find the right state-approved course for you, simply select "Licensing" and your state from the search box below. Good luck earning your Arkansas Real Estate License!
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About The Arkansas Real Estate License Requirements
To help with how to get a real estate license in Arkansas, we have provided below information on Arkansas licensing requirements, its insurance department, and examination scheduling facilities, as well as info on what is on the exam and tips for passing it.
Arkansas Real Estate CommissionAddress:612 South Summit Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
Website: https://arec.arkansas.gov/Examination SchedulingProvider: Pearson VUE
Website: https://home.pearsonvue.com/ar/realestateTopics On The Arkansas Real Estate License ExamThe Arkansas real estate licensing exam is composed primarily or multiple choice questions covering both national and state-specific information. Exam topics include real estate law, ownership, land use controls and regulations, disclosures, valuation, financing, titling, taxes, and contracts.
Arkansas Real Estate License Requirements
The following lists any applicable pre-licensing, continuing education, renewal, and reciprocity requirements for Arkansas real estate licensing.
Real Estate Education Requirements: - Arkansas real estate salesperson license: 60 classroom hours of real estate education (of which 30 classroom hours must be in basic principles of real estate) from an accredited post-secondary school or a school or organization licensed by the Arkansas Real Estate Commission (ACA Sect. 17-42-303 and Commission Regulation 4.1)
- Arkansas real estate broker license: 60 hours of real estate education (of which 45 hours must be the Commission-developed broker pre-license education course) from an accredited post-secondary school or a school or organization licensed by the Arkansas Real Estate Commission within 36 months immediately preceding the date of applying to take the broker's exam (ACA Sect. 17-42-303 and Commission Regulation 4.1)
- The Arkansas Real Estate Commission's (AREC) requires 18 classroom hours of post-license real estate courses for a new salesperson. These must be taken within 12 months after the date the individual was initially licensed. For example, after paying the license fee(s) in March of this year, a licensee should complete his or her post-license real estate classes by the end of March the following year. A new broker must complete the 30-classroom-hour AREC post-license course within 12 months after the date the individual was initially licensed. (A.C.A. §17-42-307(d)(2), §17-42-303(c)(1), (2), Commission Regulation 11.5)
State Reciprocity: Arkansas has entered into reciprocal agreements with Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Washington, and West Virginia.
Continuing Education And/Or License Renewal Requirements: In order to renew your real estate license in Arkansas, real estate CE classes need to be completed by December 31st every year. The required 7 hours of continuing education classes must include:
- 1 hour of agent safety-related topics
- 3-hour Real Estate Forms and Contracts course for the corresponding Salesperson or Broker license level
- Licenses need to be renewed by September 30
Good luck passing your Arkansas real estate licensing exam!
Disclaimer: This information provided is based on state laws and regulations, and is subject to change. While we make every effort to asure this information is current and accurate, it is not engaged in rendering legal or professional advice, and shall not be held responsible for inaccuracies contained herein.
