Arkansas Real Estate License Practice Test

This page is for Arkansas real estate salesperson and broker candidates preparing for their licensing exam. Use the free practice sets to review agency, licensing rules, disclosures, and related real estate topics. You will also find verified exam details, explanations of our practice questions, and a study plan. Practice Test Geeks uses AI tools to write its content; these questions are practice material, not real exam questions.

Arkansas Real Estate License Exam at a Glance

What changed for Arkansas Real Estate License in 2026

• Oct 27, 2026: Delivery changed to Computer-based testing at Pearson VUE test centers (previously Computer-based at Pearson VUE test centers (Arkansas plus a national network)).^[2]
• Oct 27, 2026: Passing score changed to Scaled score of 70 (previously Scaled score of 70 (on a 0–100 scale) for each Salesperson portion and for the Broker exam).^[1]
• Oct 27, 2026: Time limit changed to 2 to 4 hours (previously 2–4 hours).^[1]
• Oct 27, 2026: Score release changed to Immediately at the test center (previously Immediately at the test center (pass/fail score report)).^[1]
• Jul 1, 2026: The Arkansas Real Estate Commission and Pearson VUE introduced new Property Management licensing examinations (Associate and Broker) effective July 1, 2026, alongside an integrated Candidate Handbook.^[1]
• Dec 1, 2025: The Arkansas Real Estate Salesperson state law content outline and Unified Real Estate Broker content outline went into effect on December 1, 2025.^[1]

What the Arkansas Real Estate License is and how it works

According to Arkansas Real Estate Commission, “On this converted scale, a passing score of 70 was set by the Commission (in conjunction with Pearson).”^[1]

The Arkansas real estate licensing exam is for candidates seeking a salesperson or broker license. The Arkansas Real Estate Commission is the official licensing body. Its New Applicant page describes computer-based testing, and exams are delivered at Pearson VUE test centers.

The verified exam time range is 2 to 4 hours. This range does not establish the time allowed for your particular reservation; check the Pearson VUE Arkansas Real Estate Candidate Handbook for the exam you plan to take. The passing standard is a scaled score of 70. A scaled score should not be read as a percentage of questions answered correctly. You receive a score report marked pass or fail before leaving the test center.

The broker exam fee is $75. For salesperson candidates, scheduling both portions together costs $75 total. Scheduling each component separately costs $75 per component; that separate-component fee also applies to a salesperson retaking a single component.

The supplied facts do not establish eligibility requirements, retake waiting periods, or how long a passed component remains valid. Consult the Commission’s New Applicant page and Pearson VUE’s Arkansas candidate handbook before applying or booking. Use those official materials to resolve requirements specific to your application.

Arkansas Real Estate License content outline and where to practise each area

The content areas below are copied from the official Arkansas Real Estate License content outline published by Arkansas Real Estate Commission. The right-hand column shows which of our practice sets covers it.

Worked examples: how to reason through Arkansas 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: Under Arkansas law, what document provides the borrower with a detailed breakdown of all closing costs and fees?

1. Closing Disclosure
2. Good Faith Estimate
3. Title Abstract
4. Deed of Trust

Answer: A. Closing Disclosure

Explanation:

Closing Disclosure is the intended answer. It gives the borrower an itemised account of closing costs and fees for a covered mortgage transaction. A Good Faith Estimate concerns estimated costs rather than the closing disclosure requested here. A Title Abstract summarises title history; it does not provide the borrower’s detailed settlement charges. A Deed of Trust is a security instrument rather than a closing-cost statement. Remember the document’s function: disclosure of costs, title history, and security for a loan serve different purposes. The wording needs care: the supplied explanation attributes the disclosure to federal TRID rules, so “under Arkansas law” should not be read as establishing an Arkansas-specific requirement or universal coverage.

Example 2

Question: What happens to a licensee's commission if they are found to have violated AREC regulations in connection with a transaction?

1. The commission is automatically refunded to the client
2. AREC may order forfeiture of the commission
3. The court must order the forfeiture before it takes effect
4. The commission is held in escrow pending investigation

Answer: B. AREC may order forfeiture of the commission

Explanation:

The supplied answer key selects “AREC may order forfeiture of the commission,” but this item needs source verification. Neither the verified exam facts nor the supplied content-area names establish that disciplinary power. The existing explanation repeats the claim without supplying a supporting legal provision. An automatic refund, a required court order, and an escrow hold each assert a different legal consequence; the supplied material does not establish those alternatives either. It would therefore be misleading to explain them as conclusively wrong. The general rule to remember is to distinguish a regulator’s disciplinary powers from civil remedies and verify the precise statutory authority before memorising a claimed sanction.

Example 3

Question: Which type of zoning classification is typically used for single-family homes, duplexes, and apartment buildings?

1. Commercial zoning
2. Residential zoning
3. Industrial zoning
4. Agricultural zoning

Answer: B. Residential zoning

Explanation:

Residential zoning is correct. The question groups single-family homes, duplexes, and apartment buildings by their shared use as housing. Commercial zoning generally concerns business uses, so it is not the best classification for the housing examples given. Industrial zoning concerns industrial activities rather than ordinary housing. Agricultural zoning concerns farming-related uses rather than the residential grouping described. Remember to identify the property’s use before choosing a broad zoning category. This question asks for a typical classification, not permission to build a particular project. A residential label alone does not establish that every housing type is allowed on a particular parcel; the applicable local zoning rules determine that.

How to use these practice tests

Start with the Commission’s official content outline and the Pearson VUE Arkansas candidate handbook. Use the outline to organise your review and the handbook to check booking details. Keep a record of topics where you cannot explain the rule behind an answer.

Begin with agency relationships and disclosures, then work through licensing and regulations. For each missed question, identify the relevant duty, document, or authority. Check that point against official material before trying the topic again.

Use contracts and financing and settlement practice to review related concepts. Treat the links as topic practice, not proof that every outline requirement is covered. When an explanation makes a legal claim without a supporting provision, flag it for verification rather than memorising it.

Before test day, revisit uncertain topics and check the official instructions for your reservation. Use practice results to choose what to review next; they do not establish readiness or predict an exam result.

Sources & last verified

1. pearsonvue.com — time limit, passing score, exam fee, retake fee (official source). “You will have two to four hours to complete your exam, and after testing, you will receive a score report for your exam and instructions…” Verified Oct 27, 2026.
2. Arkansas Real Estate Commission — delivery (official source). “The testing method in Arkansas is an electronic system that is PC-based which eliminates the use of paper answer sheets.” Verified Oct 27, 2026.
3. Arkansas Real Estate Commission — other (official source). “agency relationships and disclosures” Verified Oct 27, 2026.

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