AZ-RES · Syllabus & Exam Outline 2026
Arizona Real Estate Salesperson
Exam-aligned study paths covering the national real estate core plus Arizona state law, in retention-first 15-minute topics.
- Questions
- 150 items (80 scored + 5 pretest National; 60 scored + 5 pretest State)
- Passing score
- 75%
- Cost
- $70 for the General (National) portion and $60 for the State portion, or a $75 combo discount when scheduled back-to-back
- Format
- Multiple choice
- Delivery
- Computer-based testing at Pearson VUE test centers
- 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
- The exam contains unidentifiable pretest items (5 on the National portion, 5 on the State portion) which do not count toward your final score. Candidates should answer all questions.
- If a question requires calculating prorated amounts, it will explicitly state whether to base the calculation on a 360-day or 365-day year.
- Proration questions will explicitly state whether the day of closing belongs to the buyer or the seller.
- Where applicable, candidates should round off calculations using standard mathematical rounding rules.
- Questions are classified into three cognitive levels: Knowledge (recalling facts), Application (using knowledge in a situation), and Analysis (examining fact patterns to make decisions).
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.