AZ-RES · Syllabus & Exam Outline 2026
Arizona Real Estate Salesperson
In short
The Arizona Real Estate Salesperson exam has 150 items across national and state portions and requires a 75% to pass in Arizona, though state licensure cutoffs vary. It covers property ownership, agency, contracts, financing, valuation, disclosures, and real estate math. Free practice questions and a full study plan are below.
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- Questions
- Two separately-scheduled exams: General 80 scored + 5 pretest (85 total); State 60 scored + 5 pretest (65 total)
- Time limit
- 150 minutes for the General exam; 90 minutes for the State exam (taken as two separate appointments)
- Passing score
- 75%
- Cost
- $60 for the Arizona Real Estate Sales - State exam and $70 for the Arizona Real Estate Sales - General exam; a $75 combo discount is available when the two are scheduled back to back. Each retake costs the same as the initial exam.
- Format
- Multiple choice
- Delivery
- Computer-based testing; all examinations must take place at a Pearson VUE authorized test center in Arizona. Walk-in examinations are not available.
- Calculator
- Calculators are permitted only if they are silent, hand-held, nonprinting, and without an alphabetic (A-Z) keypad. 43,560 sq ft/acre and 5,280 ft/mile are NOT provided and must be memorized.
- Prep time
- ~100 hours
Exam overview
The Arizona Real Estate Salesperson exam is a comprehensive assessment designed to evaluate a candidate's readiness to protect the public and facilitate real estate transactions competently. Administered by Pearson VUE under the authority of the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE), the exam combines a broader national overview of real estate practices with a specialized, state-specific portion focusing exclusively on Arizona statutes, regulations, and localized practices. Because the examination evaluates cognitive skills ranging from basic recall to complex application and analysis, mere memorization is rarely enough. You will need to apply legal concepts, disclosure requirements, and contract principles to situational fact patterns. To simplify your preparation, Only Ever maps every domain in this syllabus to focused, 15-minute study topics, allowing you to absorb critical information systematically and efficiently. Success on the exam demands a clear understanding of both the general principles of agency, which form the bedrock of client representation, and Arizona's stringent licensing and regulatory frameworks. By mastering the core concepts outlined in this syllabus, from real property characteristics to state-mandated fiduciary duties, you will build the foundational knowledge necessary to pass the exam and launch a successful real estate career in Arizona.
Exam domains & weighting
Each domain's share of the exam — study deepest where the weight is highest. Open one for how to study it and its objectives.
How to study this domain
Focus on distinguishing between real and personal property and how they transfer. Pay special attention to Arizona-specific topics like community property rules, subdivided land, and the Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District.
Key objectives
- Real and Personal Property Conveyances
- Legal Property Descriptions
- Measuring Structures and Land
- Liens, Easements, and Encumbrances
- Surface, Subsurface, Air, and Water Rights
- Basic Types of Ownership and Tenancy
- Common-Interest, Trusts, and Business Ownership
- Arizona Property, Water & Special Topics
Readiness self-check
Tick off everything you can confidently explain. Anything left unchecked is your study list — tap “Review” to jump straight into that domain.
Quick reference
Required Math Conversions
According to the official exam outline, these specific conversions are NOT provided at the test center and must be memorized.
Square feet per acre
43,560
Required for area/acreage calculations.
Feet per mile
5,280
Required for linear distance calculations.
Frequently asked questions
Good to know
- Effective 1 January 2026 the Arizona salesperson exam was split into two separately-scheduled exams: Arizona Sales General (ReAZ-Sales-GE) and Arizona Sales State (ReAZ-Sales-S). They are booked, paid for and scored separately.
- Time allotted: 150 minutes for the General exam, 90 minutes for the State exam.
- Each exam contains 5 unidentified pretest items that do not count toward your score. Answer every question.
- Fees: $70 General, $60 State, with a $75 combo discount when the two are scheduled back to back. Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable except under the change/cancel policy.
- Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance; changes or cancellations need 48 hours' notice or the entire fee is forfeited. Walk-ins are not available.
- Arrive 30 minutes early to check in. The exam clock does not stop for breaks, and you may not leave the floor or building during the exam.
- No personal items are allowed in the testing room. Calculators must be silent, hand-held, nonprinting, and without an alphabetic keypad.
- If a question requires calculating prorated amounts, it will state whether to use a 360- or 365-day year and whether the day of closing belongs to the buyer or the seller.
- Candidates who fail must wait 24 hours before rebooking; each retake costs the same as the initial exam. After a second or subsequent failure you may book a one-time 30-minute exam playback, within 14 days of the failed attempt and before taking another exam.
- You must apply for the licence within one year of passing, and must hold a Level 1 Non-IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- General exam items are classified by cognitive level: knowledge (recall), application (use knowledge in a situation), and analysis (examine a fact pattern to decide).
Reading isn’t remembering.
Arizona prep blends national real estate concepts with Arizona-specific license law and Commission rules, and most materials muddle the two.
Only Ever teaches the shared national core once, then layers Arizona state law, regulated by the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE), as focused 15-minute topics.