Arizona Real Estate License Practice Test

Arizona Real Estate License Exam at a Glance

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• Arizona Real Estate License cheat sheet — one-page printable summary for last-minute review

What changed for Arizona Real Estate License in 2026

• Oct 24, 2026: Passing score changed to 75% correct (previously passing score: 75% correct on each portion).^[1]

What the Arizona Real Estate License is and how it works

According to Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE); exams delivered by Pearson VUE, “Arizona Real Estate Sales - General 80 5 85 150 minutes”^[1] Practice with the free Arizona Real Estate License practice test on PracticeTestGeeks (11 questions with answer explanations).

The Arizona real estate salesperson exams are part of the licensing process overseen by the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE). Pearson VUE delivers the exams. Make an online reservation at least 24 hours before your desired appointment; walk-ins are not accepted.

The Sales – General exam has 80 scored questions and 5 pretest questions, for 85 questions within 150 minutes. The Sales – State exam has 60 scored questions and 5 pretest questions, for 65 questions within 90 minutes. The stated passing requirement is 75% correct. You receive a score report when you finish the examination.

The General exam costs $70 per attempt, and the State exam costs $60 per attempt. A $75 combined price is available when scheduling these exams back to back. If you do not pass an examination, wait 24 hours after taking it before making a retake reservation. Each retake costs the same as the initial examination.

The required fingerprint document is a Level 1 Non-IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by AZDPS. Submit your license application within 1 year of passing the exam. For official booking instructions, consult Pearson VUE’s Arizona Real Estate Candidate Handbook. For the application process and eligibility requirements, consult ADRE’s Salesperson License page; this exam summary is not an eligibility checklist.

Worked examples: how to reason through Arizona Real Estate License questions

These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.

Example 1

Question: A real estate investor enters into a contract to purchase a residential property in Phoenix with the intention of assigning the contract to another buyer for a fee. Under Arizona law, what must this investor, acting as a 'wholesale buyer,' do?

1. Deposit a minimum of 10% for the earnest money.
2. Hold a valid Arizona real estate license.
3. Close on the property themselves before selling it to the end buyer.
4. Disclose their status as a wholesale buyer in writing to the seller.

Answer: D. Disclose their status as a wholesale buyer in writing to the seller.

Explanation:

D is correct: the wholesale buyer must disclose that status in writing to the seller before entering into a binding agreement. The question tests the disclosure obligation attached to the proposed transaction. A is wrong because a minimum 10% earnest money deposit is not the required disclosure. B is wrong because holding a real estate license is not the requirement for assigning the investor’s own purchase contract in this scenario. C is wrong because buying the property before reselling it is different from assigning a contract. Remember: distinguish the investor’s role, the contract interest being assigned, and the written disclosure required before agreement.

Example 2

Question: What type of deed provides the GREATEST protection to a buyer in an Arizona real estate transaction?

1. General warranty deed
2. Special warranty deed
3. Bargain and sale deed
4. Quitclaim deed

Answer: A. General warranty deed

Explanation:

A is correct: a general warranty deed provides the broadest title protection among the listed deeds. Its warranties extend to title defects arising before the grantor’s ownership as well as during it. B is wrong because a special warranty deed limits its warranties to the grantor’s period of ownership. C is wrong because a bargain and sale deed does not provide the same broad title warranties. D is wrong because a quitclaim deed transfers whatever interest the grantor has without title warranties. Remember: compare the scope of the deed’s promises, especially whether they cover title problems predating the grantor’s ownership.

Example 3

Question: Which of the following is TRUE about Arizona's property disclosure requirements under the Seller Property Disclosure Statement (SPDS)?

1. Sellers are legally required to complete the SPDS
2. The SPDS is customary but not mandated by statute
3. Only commercial property sellers must complete the SPDS
4. The SPDS applies only to new construction

Answer: B. The SPDS is customary but not mandated by statute

Explanation:

B is correct: the Seller Property Disclosure Statement, or SPDS, is customary in Arizona but is not mandated by statute. The distinction is between using a particular form and having disclosure obligations. A is wrong because it treats customary use of the SPDS as a statutory requirement. C is wrong because the statement does not establish a requirement limited to commercial sellers. D is wrong because the form is not limited to new construction. Remember: a question about whether a named form is mandatory is different from a question about what a seller must disclose. Do not interpret this answer as permission to withhold information.

How to use these practice tests

Start with the basic practice questions. Answer before checking the explanation, and record the rule behind each mistake. Separate unfamiliar terms from mistakes caused by overlooking wording such as greatest or required.

Choose your next set from those notes. Use agency relationships and duties for representation questions, contract law and practice for agreement scenarios, and property valuation and appraisal for valuation concepts. Explain why the rejected options do not fit before moving on.

Compare your study notes with Pearson VUE’s official candidate handbook and exam outline. These practice-set labels are not a verified official blueprint. For Arizona legal questions, check the underlying rule in official material rather than memorizing an answer alone.

Return to missed topics using the mixed practice questions. Keep timing notes with the General exam’s 150 minutes and the State exam’s 90 minutes in mind. Before booking, review Pearson VUE’s reservation instructions and ADRE’s application requirements.

Sources & last verified

1. pearsonvue.com — number of questions, time limit, passing score, exam fee (official source). “Arizona Real Estate Sales - General 80 5 85 150 minutes” Verified Oct 24, 2026.
2. Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE); exams delivered by Pearson VUE — registration deadline (official source). “Applications must be submitted within one year of passing your exam(s).” Verified Oct 24, 2026.

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