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Real estate agents help people buy and sell homes — a flexible, commission-based Arizona career you can enter with state licensing instead of a four-year degree. Here's the roadmap, with the Arizona education, licensing, and market that matter.
Education in Arizona
Arizona requires 90 hours of approved real estate pre-licensing classes before you can sit for the exam. You take them at ADRE-approved schools across the state — long-running options like the Arizona School of Real Estate & Business, plus community colleges and online providers.
Licensing in Arizona
Real estate agents in Arizona are licensed by the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE). After your 90 hours you pass the Arizona salesperson exam, get a fingerprint clearance card, and activate your license under a designated broker — new agents cannot work on their own.
Where the Arizona jobs are
Arizona is one of the fastest-growing states, and its busy housing market keeps agents in demand across metro Phoenix, Tucson, and booming suburbs like Buckeye, Queen Creek, and Maricopa. Income is commission-based, so your client base and reputation drive your earnings.
Ready to start? Browse live Arizona opportunities — internships, training programs, and scholarships across the state.
Pre-licensing courses plus the state exam earns your license
The path is clear: complete your state's pre-licensing education, pass the licensing exam, and join a broker. Your income is commission-based, so building a strong client base and reputation — and eventually earning a broker license — is where a real estate career really grows.
Keep going: see whether the trades are worth it, weigh a business degree, and check if it will pay off.