Arkansas Real Estate Agent Continuing Education Requirements
Arkansas real estate agents must complete 7 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC).
Applies to 5 Required Continuing Education for all Licensees.
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Requirements at a glance
What Arkansas requires of real estate agents
- CE hours required
- 7 hours
- per renewal year
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- License classes
- 5 Required Continuing Education for all Licensees
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
The course Arkansas real estate agents need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC) requires.
- 1 license class
7 hours
of board-approved CE every year
- 5 Required Continuing Education for all Licensees
Course for this class is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Arkansas real estate agents must cover
Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
1-hour Required Safety Course (agent/consumer personal safety)
3-hour Commission-required course (2025: Agency Representation & Compensation for salespersons; Broker Supervision and Agency for principal/executive brokers)
3 hours electives
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Arkansas
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 7 hours and topics Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC) requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every year through the board.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Arkansas real estate agent license.
Questions Arkansas real estate agents ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Arkansas real estate agents need?
- Arkansas real estate agents must complete 7 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC).
- Which license classes does the Arkansas real estate agents CE requirement apply to?
- The 7 hours requirement applies to: 5 Required Continuing Education for all Licensees.
- What topics are required for Arkansas real estate agents continuing education?
- Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC) requires coverage of: 1-hour Required Safety Course (agent/consumer personal safety); 3-hour Commission-required course (2025: Agency Representation & Compensation for salespersons; Broker Supervision and Agency for principal/executive brokers); 3 hours electives.
- Can Arkansas real estate agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Arkansas requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Arkansas real estate agents licensing resources
- Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC)
The Arkansas board that licenses real estate agents and sets the CE rule.
- Renewal and application portal
Where licensees renew and where CE completions are checked.
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
Requirements on this page come from Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC)’s published rules and were last verified on September 4, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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