This Arkansas real estate practice exam is a free practice test you can start right away, with no account and no sign-up. Use it to measure what you know, then read the guide below to learn how the actual Arkansas real estate exam works: the provider, the two portions, the passing score, the fee and the retake rules.

The exam facts on this page come from the Arkansas Real Estate & Property Management Candidate Handbook published by Pearson VUE (June 2026) and the Arkansas salesperson content outline effective December 1, 2025. Fees and rules change, so check the current handbook before you schedule.

A quick note first: the practice exam below is an Arkansas state-law practice exam. It covers the state portion of the Arkansas real estate exam: the Real Estate License Law and the Arkansas Real Estate Commission rules on licensing, agency, trust funds and discipline. For the general portion, which is 80 of the 110 scored questions, take our free national practice exam.

Still working toward your license? Our step-by-step guide on how to get a Arkansas real estate license covers the education, application, background check, fees and renewal rules.

About the Arkansas Real Estate Exam

The Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC) sets the licensing rules and has hired Pearson VUE to develop and give the exam. You test on a computer at a Pearson VUE test center. Walk-in testing is not available.

The salesperson exam is divided into two parts, a general portion and a state law portion. You may take them together or separately. Based on the Arkansas candidate handbook and outline:

• General portion: 80 scored questions, plus 5 unscored pretest questions
• State law portion: 30 scored questions, plus 10 unscored pretest questions
• Total scored questions: 110

The handbook’s quick-reference page says candidates have two to four hours to complete an exam, depending on the exam. It does not list a separate time for each salesperson portion, so check your confirmation when you book.

Pretest questions are trial items for future exams. They are scattered throughout and not marked, so answer every question. There is no penalty for guessing, so never leave a question blank.

How the Arkansas Real Estate Exam Is Scored

The Arkansas real estate exam uses a scaled score, and the passing score is 70 on both the general and state portions. A scaled score is not a percentage and not a count of correct answers. Pearson VUE uses several forms of the exam and a statistical process called equating so that everyone is held to the same standard, then reports scores on a common scale.

You get a score report marked “pass” or “fail” before you leave the test center. If you pass, the report explains how to finish the licensing process. If you fail, you get a numeric score and diagnostic information, which is your best guide to what to study next.

You may use two facts on the math questions that are not given at the test center, so memorize them: 43,560 square feet per acre and 5,280 feet per mile. Proration questions will tell you whether to use a 360- or 365-day year and who owns the day of closing.

Who Can Take It

Before you can register, you need an approved application and an authorization to test from AREC. The handbook lists these salesperson requirements: be at least 18, complete 60 hours of approved real estate education (30 of them in basic principles of real estate), and submit your application, a $50 application fee and background check paperwork to the Commission. Some applicants qualify for a waiver of the application fee under Arkansas’s Workforce Expansion Act.

After you are licensed, you must complete a post-license education course within six months of your initial license to stay active.

Arkansas Real Estate Exam Fees and Scheduling

The June 2026 handbook lists the Arkansas salesperson exam fee as $75, with a twist:

• Both portions scheduled together: $75 total
• Each portion scheduled separately: $75 per portion

So if you plan to take both parts on the same day, book them together and pay once. You pay Pearson VUE by credit card, debit card or voucher when you reserve. Fees are not accepted at the test center and are non-refundable and non-transferable, except under the change and cancel policy.

How to Book Your Seat

Once you receive your Authorization to Test email, schedule through the Pearson VUE Arkansas real estate page or by phone. The handbook’s reservation section says to book at least 48 hours before the date you want (its quick-reference page says 24 hours), so book early to be safe. To cancel or reschedule without penalty, do it at least 48 hours before your appointment.

Active-duty military members may be able to test at a Pearson authorized center outside Arkansas; the handbook explains how.

What to Bring on Exam Day

Arrive 30 minutes early. Bring two forms of current signature identification. The primary ID must be government-issued with a photo and signature, such as a driver’s license or passport; the secondary ID needs a signature. The name must exactly match your registration, or you will not be allowed to test and will lose your fee.

Phones, watches, bags, notes and other personal items are not allowed in the testing room. Do not bring scratch paper or reference materials; the test administrator gives you an erasable notebook for notes and calculations.

Retakes and How Long Your Results Last

Arkansas has some of the more flexible retake rules. According to the handbook:

• One-year authorization, unlimited attempts. You are authorized to test for one year from the date of Commission approval, with unlimited attempts at the portions you qualify for.
• Retake only the part you failed. If you pass one portion and fail the other, you only need to retake the failed portion, within six months.
• Six-month limit on split results. If you have not passed both portions after six months, you must retake the entire exam.
• Wait 24 hours. You must wait 24 hours before booking a retake, and you cannot book it at the test center.
• Apply within 90 days. Submit your license forms and fees to AREC no later than 90 days after passing the exam.

If you fail, read the diagnostic report, spend a week or two on the weak areas, and rebook. Our article on what happens if you fail the real estate exam has a plan for getting back on track.

What’s on the Arkansas Real Estate Exam

The content outlines list every topic and how many questions it gets. Use them as your study map.

General Portion (80 Scored Questions)

The general portion follows Pearson VUE’s national salesperson outline, effective April 1, 2025:

• Real property characteristics, legal descriptions and property use: 11 questions. Fixtures, characteristics of land, legal descriptions, and public and private land use controls.
• Forms of ownership, transfer and recording of title: 9 questions. Estates, co-ownership, deeds and recording.
• Property value and appraisal: 11 questions. Value, the appraisal process and broker price opinions.
• Real estate contracts and agency: 16 questions. Contract elements, listing and buyer agreements, sales contracts and agency relationships.
• Real estate practice: 10 questions. Broker responsibilities, property management, fair housing and risk management.
• Property disclosures and environmental issues: 9 questions.
• Financing and settlement: 7 questions. Loans, lender requirements, federal laws and closing.
• Real estate math calculations: 7 questions.

State Law Portion (30 Scored Questions)

The Arkansas salesperson state outline, effective December 1, 2025, has five areas:

• Statutory requirements governing the activities of licensees: 14 questions. Dealing independently of the principal broker, agency contract expiration dates, broker responsibilities, advertising, handling of funds and records, trust accounts and disbursements, written agreements, self-dealing, sales contracts, agency agreements and signage, broker price opinions and property management.
• Agency relationships and disclosures: 8 questions. Seller and buyer agents, dual agency and consent, failure to disclose agency, fidelity and honest dealing, and required and waivable duties.
• Duties and powers of the Real Estate Commission: 4 questions. General powers, examination of records, investigations and hearings, sanctions and the recovery fund.
• Licensing requirements: 2 questions. Activities requiring a license, license types, eligibility, renewal, changes in status and place of business.
• Other statutory requirements: 2 questions. Trade organization membership, reporting violations, criminal convictions and time-shares.

Almost half of the state questions come from one area: the rules governing what licensees do day to day. Trust funds, advertising and written agreements deserve extra attention.

How to Use This Arkansas Real Estate Practice Exam

The practice exam above covers the Arkansas state law portion of the exam. Here is how to get the most out of it, along with our free national practice exam for the general portion.

Take one cold. Before reviewing, take a full practice exam. Your score is a starting point and your misses are your study list.

Learn from every answer. Review each explanation, including questions you got right. Understand why each wrong choice is wrong; exam writers build distractors from common mistakes.

Group misses by topic. Sort them into the five Arkansas areas and the eight general areas above. Most people find two or three areas that need real work.

Practice your pace. Time yourself and get used to answering, flagging hard questions and coming back at the end.

Cover both portions. Use the Arkansas practice exam for state law and the national practice exam for the general portion. Make your own flashcards for the licensee activity rules and agency duties, which carry the most state questions.

When you want more questions, try our free real estate practice exam or the full list of free practice exams. Your progress is saved in your browser.

A Study Plan for the Arkansas Real Estate Exam

This four-week plan assumes you have finished your 60-hour course.

Week 1: Baseline and Vocabulary

Take a full practice exam and score it. Write down your weakest areas. Build flashcards for every term you missed. Our real estate terms glossary helps with definitions.

Week 2: Contracts, Agency and Math

These carry the most weight on the general portion. Review contract elements, listing types, agency creation and termination, and fiduciary duties. Practice math every day; our real estate math guide covers commission, proration and area problems with examples.

Week 3: Arkansas Law

Study the state outline. Spend most of your time on the licensee activity rules and agency disclosures. Learn how trust funds must be handled, what agreements must be in writing, how advertising rules work, and what the Commission can do when a licensee breaks the rules.

Week 4: Timed Practice and Review

Take at least two full timed practice exams and review each one the same day. In the last two days, stop adding new material. Review your flashcards and the outlines and get plenty of rest.

Not sure how long you need overall? See how long you should study for your real estate exam.

Common Arkansas Real Estate Exam Traps

Avoid these common mistakes on the Arkansas real estate exam:

• Confusing scaled scores with percentages. A 70 is a scaled score, not “70% correct.”
• Paying twice. Booking the two portions separately costs $75 each; booking them together costs $75 total.
• Letting a split result expire. If you pass one portion, you have six months to pass the other. After that, you retake both.
• Missing the 90-day window. Submit your license paperwork within 90 days of passing.
• Underestimating the state portion. It has only 30 scored questions, so each one counts for more of your state score.
• Skimming agency questions. Dual agency, consent and required duties are tested with short scenarios. Read every word of the question stem.

More test-day strategy is in our tips for passing the real estate exam.

Arkansas Real Estate Practice Exam Questions

Try each one before reading the answer.

1. How many scored questions are on the Arkansas real estate salesperson exam?

Answer: 110: 80 on the general portion and 30 on the state portion, plus unscored pretest questions (5 general and 10 state).

2. A candidate passes the general portion but fails the state portion. What does the Arkansas handbook require?

Answer: The candidate only needs to retake the state portion, within six months. If both portions are not passed after six months, the entire exam must be retaken.

3. A property sells for $180,000. The commission rate is 7%. The listing broker keeps 50% of the commission and pays the listing agent 40% of that share. How much does the listing agent receive?

Answer: $2,520. Total commission is $180,000 × 0.07 = $12,600. The broker’s share is $6,300, and 40% of $6,300 is $2,520.

4. An owner gives a utility company the right to run power lines across the back of a lot. The utility owns no nearby land. What kind of easement is this?

Answer: An easement in gross. It benefits a person or company rather than a neighboring parcel. An easement appurtenant, by contrast, benefits an adjoining property, called the dominant estate.

5. Under the Arkansas state outline, which area carries the most questions on the salesperson exam?

Answer: Statutory requirements governing the activities of licensees, with 14 of the 30 scored state questions.

6. Which federal law prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status and disability?

Answer: The federal Fair Housing Act. Fair housing is tested in the real estate practice area of the general portion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who gives the Arkansas real estate exam?

Pearson VUE, under contract with the Arkansas Real Estate Commission. You apply to AREC first, then schedule with Pearson VUE after you receive your Authorization to Test.

What score do you need to pass the Arkansas real estate exam?

A scaled score of 70 on each portion, general and state. The scaled score is not the number or percentage of questions answered correctly.

How many times can you take the Arkansas real estate exam?

You get unlimited attempts during your one-year authorization, paying the fee each time. If you pass one portion, you must pass the other within six months or retake both.

How much does the Arkansas real estate exam cost?

The June 2026 handbook lists $75 when you schedule both salesperson portions together, or $75 per portion if you schedule them separately. The $50 application fee is paid to AREC.

Key Takeaways

• Pearson VUE gives the Arkansas real estate exam for the Arkansas Real Estate Commission.
• The salesperson exam has 110 scored questions: 80 general and 30 state.
• You need a scaled score of 70 on each portion.
• The exam fee is $75 if you book both portions together.
• Retake only the portion you failed, but pass both within six months.
• Submit your license paperwork within 90 days of passing.

Ready to practice? Take the free Arkansas real estate practice exam at the top of this page, then try our free national real estate practice exam for more general-portion questions.