How Long to Study for the Arizona Real Estate Exam

Arizona's exam has the most questions of any major state (180) and a 75% threshold. The 90-hour prelicense course is a good foundation, but dedicated additional study is essential.

After the 90-Hour Course: How Much More?

No real estate background: 5-7 weeks, 1.5-2 hours/day Business or law background: 3-5 weeks Licensed in another state: 3-4 weeks focused on Arizona-specific law

Week-by-Week Plan

Week 1: ADRE and license law — Commissioner structure (vs. commission), ARS Title 32/Chapter 20, 90-hour prelicense, 3-year renewal cycle, 30 CE hours per cycle.

Week 2: Agency law — imputed knowledge rule, written disclosure requirement, dual agency, agency coupled with an interest.

Week 3: Disclosure requirements — SPDS (1-4 unit residential), unimproved land disclosures, subdivision Public Report, HOA disclosures.

Week 4: Arizona property law — community property state, deed of trust structure, homestead protection, water rights (prior appropriation).

Week 5: National content review — financing (TRID), valuation (cap rate), fair housing, contracts.

Week 6-7: Full 180-question timed practice exams (3.5 hours). Target 80%+ consistently before scheduling.

A Note on Arizona's 180-Question Format

At 180 questions in 3.5 hours, you have about 70 seconds per question — tighter than most states. Pacing practice with full-length timed exams is important.

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