Arkansas Real Estate Exam Day: What to Expect
What to bring, how the 130-question Arkansas exam works at PSI, and strategies for passing with a 70% score.
Arkansas's salesperson exam is administered by PSI. Here's what to expect.
What to Bring
Two valid IDs (one government-issued photo ID), PSI confirmation number. All other items go in a locker.
The Exam
- 130 questions (80 national + 50 Arkansas)
- 4 hours (~1:50 per question — comfortable)
- Passing: 70% (91/130)
- Score reported immediately
Use flag function for uncertain questions. Most candidates finish in 2.5-3 hours.
Retaking
No mandatory waiting period. Retake fee: $75. Score report shows content areas to strengthen.
Exam Strategy
Arkansas state questions: AREC composition (7 members — memorize the 5/1/1 breakdown), Title 17/Chapter 42, 2-year renewal, 7 hours annual CE, trust account timing, 5-year record retention, Residential Property Disclosure Act scope.
National questions: Financing (TRID), fair housing (7 federal classes), valuation (cap rate), contracts (essential elements, Statute of Frauds).
When uncertain: Choose answers that favor disclosure, protect consumers, and hold licensees professionally accountable — AREC exam questions consistently favor these outcomes.
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