Arizona real estate exam
Format, passing score, fees and what to study — compiled from the official candidate handbook and state sources, with a link and a confidence level for every fact. Last verified 2026-10-31.
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Arizona exam format and requirements
| Fact | Value | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulator | Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) | Official source | Link |
| Exam provider | Pearson VUE Candidate Handbook Feb 2026 (#090300). Pearson states Arizona exams are not offered via OnVUE (test centers only) per search summary of Pearson page. | Official source | Link |
| National-portion questions | 80 'Arizona Real Estate Sales - General': 80 scored + 5 unscored pretest = 85 total. | Official source | Link |
| State-portion questions | 60 'Arizona Real Estate Sales - State': 60 scored + 5 unscored pretest = 65 total (state outline effective Jan 1, 2026). | Official source | Link |
| Exam time (minutes) | 240 Two separate timed exams: General 150 min + State 90 min = 240 min. | Official source | Link |
| Passing score | 75% (percent score) on each exam Handbook: 'You need to answer 75% of questions correctly in order to pass the examination.' Score reported as percent 0-100. | Official source | Link |
| Exam fee (USD) | $130 Fee table: Sales-State $60 + Sales-General $70 = $130 if booked separately. Footnote says 'Combo discount of $75 available when scheduling these exams back to back' - wording is ambiguous (combined price may be $75). … | Secondary source | Link |
| Pre-licensing hours | 90 Handbook: prelicense education of at least 90 hours approved by the Commissioner, final exam passed, within 10 years before license application. (Plus a 6-hr contract-writing course per ADRE materials seen in search r… | Official source | Link |
| Languages | English No other exam language is listed in the official handbook/bulletin; English-only is inferred from silence. | Secondary source | Link |
“Official source” = read in a state agency page or the exam provider’s candidate handbook on 2026-10-31. Anything marked “Vendor claim” or “Not verified” should be confirmed before you rely on it. Fees and formats change.
What this means for your study plan
- Time per question: about 1.7 minutes each (240 minutes ÷ 140 questions). Practice at that pace.
- Both portions count: you must reach the pass mark on each portion — a strong national score does not make up for a weak Arizona score.
- Where people lose points: math word problems, wording traps (NOT/EXCEPT), and state rules that differ from the national rule. Our formula sheet covers the math.
- Good to know: State portion was restructured effective Jan 1, 2026 (60 scored items; new outline). Must pass within 1 year before applying for licensure. Requires Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card at application. 24-hr wait to retake; one-time exam 'playback' (30-min review of missed questions) after a 2nd failure, booked within 14 days. Math reference values: 43,560 sq ft/acre, 5,280 ft/mile; proration basis stated in…
State-portion topics published for Arizona
- Arizona real estate regulatory framework (5 items)
- Arizona consumer protection laws (5)
- Advertising (5)
- Arizona agency (6)
- Licensee duties and obligations (6)
- Licensee competencies and duties (6)
- Reasonable skill and care (6)
- Contracts (8)
- Critical business services for a transaction: escrow, title insurance, lending (5)
- Ownership and encumbrances (5)
- Foreclosure / short sale / deed-in-lieu (3)
Sample Arizona practice questions
Original questions written from the law, each with an explanation and a citation. Arizona-specific questions are coming soon; these samples come from the national portion.
The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) requires covered lenders to:
- guarantee that every qualified applicant receives a loan within thirty days
- report data on mortgage applications and loans so patterns can be analyzed
- disclose their profits to each applicant
- use only a single appraiser for every loan
Answer: B. HMDA requires many lenders to collect and report data about mortgage applications and originations. The public and regulators use the data to assess whether institutions are serving community housing needs and to identify possible discriminatory lending patterns.
Topic: Fair Housing, Ethics & Federal Disclosures · Source: 12 U.S.C. § 2801
A buyer takes title subject to the seller's existing $150,000 mortgage, which stays in place after closing. On the Closing Disclosure, the $150,000 is shown:
- as a credit to the buyer and a debit to the seller
- as a debit to the buyer and a credit to the seller
- as a debit to the buyer only
- nowhere, since no money changes hands for it
Answer: A. The Closing Disclosure lists existing loans the buyer assumes or takes subject to among the amounts paid on behalf of the borrower and among the amounts due from the seller. The debt replaces part of the cash the buyer would otherwise pay, so it is a credit to the buyer and reduces the seller's proceeds as a debit.
Topic: Transfer of Title & Closing · Source: 12 C.F.R. § 1026.38(j)(2)(iv), (k)(2)(iv)
A seller lists a home at $350,000. A buyer submits a written offer at exactly $350,000 on the terms stated in the listing. As a matter of contract law, the seller
- must accept, because a full-price offer automatically creates a contract
- must accept unless the seller can give the buyer a written business reason for refusing
- is bound to sell as soon as the listing broker receives the offer
- may reject it, because listing at a price is not an offer a buyer can accept
Answer: D. Listing a property at a stated price invites offers; it is not an offer that a buyer can accept to form a contract. The buyer's full-price offer is the offer, and no contract exists until the seller accepts it. Whether the seller owes the broker a commission is a separate question under the listing agreement, and fair housing laws separately forbid refusing for a discriminatory reason.
Topic: Contracts & Leasing · Source: Restatement (Second) of Contracts § 26 (preliminary negotiations); § 50 (acceptance of offer defined)
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Arizona real estate exam?
The Arizona exam format we found is 80 national questions plus 60 Arizona questions (140 in total) in 240 minutes. Confirm in the official handbook before exam day.
What is the passing score for the Arizona real estate exam?
75% (percent score) on each exam (Official source).
How much does the Arizona real estate exam cost?
The exam fee we found is $130, paid to Pearson VUE. Fees change, so check the current handbook.
How many pre-licensing hours does Arizona require?
90 hours for the entry-level license, according to the sources below. Pre-licensing education must come from a state-approved school; GablePrep is exam prep and is not an approved course.
Official sources for Arizona
- Regulator: Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE)
- Exam provider: Pearson VUE
- Official candidate handbook / content outline
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