To qualify for a real estate license in Arkansas, applicants must complete a minimum of sixty (60) classroom hours of approved real estate education.
At least thirty (30) of these hours must cover the basic principles of real estate. Coursework must be completed through an accredited post-secondary institution or a real estate school licensed by the Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC).
This course provides foundational knowledge, exam preparation, and confidence for entering the profession.
60 classroom hours of approved education
AREC-licensed school curriculum
Foundational knowledge & exam preparation
Newly licensed salespersons must complete eighteen (18) classroom hours of AREC-approved post-licensure education within six (6) months of the date their license was issued.
The required coursework is divided into three six-hour modules:
This course helps new agents strengthen their understanding of professional responsibilities and real-world transaction practices.
Applicants seeking a broker license must complete sixty (60) classroom hours of approved real estate education.
Of these hours, forty-five (45) must consist of the Arkansas Real Estate Commission's designated Broker Pre-License course curriculum.
This course prepares experienced agents for broker-level responsibilities and licensing examination requirements.
Newly licensed brokers must complete thirty (30) classroom hours of AREC-approved post-licensure education within six (6) months of their licensing date.
Brokers requesting designation as an Executive Broker or Principal Broker must complete this requirement prior to being granted that status.
AREC-approved post-licensure education
Must be completed from licensing date
To renew an active Arkansas real estate license, licensees must complete seven (7) hours of continuing education each year prior to license renewal for the upcoming calendar year.
For individuals who receive their license during the current year, the continuing education requirement begins at the time of their second active license renewal.
Required prior to license renewal for the upcoming calendar year.
Courses designed to help licensees meet AREC renewal requirements with ease.
Improve professionalism, confidence, and practical knowledge alongside compliance.
Arkansas Salesperson Pre-License