How long does it take to get my AR real estate license?

Here is a potential timeline for how long it could take to obtain your Arkansas real estate salesperson license:

Step 1: Complete the required 60-hour Arkansas Pre-License course.

  • While you can take the course at a college or university, an online course is a faster and more affordable way to meet the education requirement.
  • This step can take anywhere from 2-4 weeks, depending on how quickly you complete an online course.

Step 2: Submit the AR license application.

  • You can submit the application as soon as you have finished your pre-license course.
  • The Arkansas Real Estate Commission requires you to submit fingerprints on an FBI fingerprint card.
  • AREC estimates 5-10 days to process a completed application and issue a Certificate of Testing Eligibility. Any delays will push this date out further.
  • We estimate 1-2 weeks to get your fingerprints and application documents together and 2 weeks for mailing and processing.

Step 3: Schedule and take the state exam.

  • You can schedule your exam through http://www.pearsonvue.com or by calling 1-800-274-2606.
  • Expect scheduling to take from 1-3 weeks, depending on availability at the testing location.

Step 4: Send follow-up documents and pay the licensing fee.

  • Once you pass the exam, you have 90 days to pay your licensing fee and send your official exam score report. 
  • Submission should take no more than one week to mail in. AREC does not estimate a processing time to issue your initial license. Expect 2 weeks.

Step 5: Take your post-license course

  • Arkansas requires all real estate salespersons to take an 18-hour post-license education within six months of the licensing date.
  • The time to take the class should be 1-2 weeks.

Total Time: 10-16 weeks

It's possible to have an Arkansas real estate license within three months. How quickly you earn your license will depend on the time it takes you in completing your pre-license course, applying for the license, passing the exam, and processing at the AREC.

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