- 195 total questions (180 scored + 15 unscored pretest) in 5 hours 15 minutes; you need 75% to pass.
- Real Estate Statutes (28 items) and Commissioner's Rules (18 items) together make up nearly a quarter of the exam.
- The exam fee is $125, and every retake also costs $125 with a mandatory 24-hour wait.
- You must apply within one year of passing, or your passing score expires.
Exam Snapshot
The Arizona Real Estate Broker Exam (AZ-REB) is administered by the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) through Pearson VUE. It is a single, Arizona-specific, computer-based exam - there is no separate national portion to schedule. Keep this one-page reference open while you finalize your study plan, and pair it with the full AZ-REB Study Guide 2026: How to Pass on Your First Attempt for a week-by-week roadmap.
| Detail | Fact |
|---|---|
| Exam fee | $125 |
| Scored questions | 180 |
| Unscored pretest questions | 15 (unidentified) |
| Total questions delivered | 195 |
| Time allowed | 5 hours 15 minutes |
| Passing score | 75% |
| Testing locations | Arizona Pearson VUE test centers only |
| License validity | 2 years |
Eligibility Checklist
Before you can even sit for the AZ-REB, ADRE requires a specific paper trail. Missing one item is the most common reason candidates get delayed after they've already booked a Pearson VUE seat. For the full breakdown of documentation, see AZ-REB Requirements 2026: Eligibility, Prerequisites & How to Qualify.
- Be at least 18 years old
- Complete a 90-hour approved broker prelicense course and pass the school's final exam
- Document at least three years of actual full-time active licensed experience within the immediately preceding five years, using Form LI-226 plus any required certified license histories
- Complete Broker Management Clinic courses #1-#3 (9 hours total) within two years of applying
- Obtain a Level 1 Non-IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Document legal presence in the United States
- Apply within one year of passing the exam
Key Takeaway
The one-year application window after passing is easy to overlook. Diarize the exact pass date so your fingerprint card, LI-226 form, and Broker Management Clinic completions are all lined up before that window closes.
Domain Weights That Matter Most
ADRE's outline lists 29 content areas, but item counts are not evenly distributed. Three domains alone account for 60 of the 180 scored questions - roughly a third of the entire exam.
Domain 1: Real Estate Statutes - 28 questions
The single largest domain by a wide margin. Expect deep coverage of licensing law, disciplinary authority, and statutory definitions that anchor almost every other domain.
- Know statutory triggers for license suspension/revocation
- Understand how statutes interact with Commissioner's Rules
Domain 2: Commissioner's Rules - 18 questions
Rules implement the statutes and are tested with scenario-based questions rather than pure recall.
- Focus on advertising, trust account, and supervision rules
- Distinguish rule requirements from statute requirements
Domain 3: Agency Relationships & Managerial Duties - 14 questions
Directly relevant to broker-level responsibilities, since this exam qualifies candidates to supervise other licensees.
- Broker supervisory obligations over salespersons
- Disclosed vs. undisclosed dual agency scenarios
These three domains together make up 60 of 180 items, so any study block that shortchanges Statutes or Commissioner's Rules is a high-risk shortcut. For a granular look at how weight maps to study time, read AZ-REB Exam Domains 2026: Complete Guide to All 29 Content Areas.
All 29 Domains at a Glance
The remaining 26 domains carry smaller individual item counts but collectively make up the majority of the exam. Do not assume "smaller domain" means "skip it" - a handful of missed points across several thin domains adds up fast against a 75% passing threshold.
- Domain 4: Contracts and Contract Law
- Domain 5: Property Interests, Estates & Tenancies
- Domain 6: Government Rights in Real Property
- Domain 7: Income Tax Aspects of Real Estate
- Domain 8: Arizona Water Law
- Domain 9: Environmental Law
- Domain 10: Land Descriptions
- Domain 11: Land Development
- Domain 12: Encumbrances
- Domain 13: Acquisitions/Transfer of Title
- Domain 14: Escrow and Settlement
- Domain 15: Fair Housing, ADA & RESPA
- Domain 16: Leases & Leasehold Estates
- Domain 17: Commercial Leasing & Building Terminology (includes the Arizona Residential Landlord Tenant Act as a subtopic - not a standalone domain)
- Domain 18: Property Insurance & Warranties
- Domain 19: Appraisal
- Domain 20: Primary & Secondary Markets / Financing Concepts
- Domain 21: Residential & Commercial Financing
- Domain 22: Financing Documents
- Domain 23: Deed of Trust
- Domain 24: Deed of Trust Foreclosure
- Domain 25: Disclosure & Consumer Protection
- Domain 26: Math Calculations
- Domain 27: Cooperative Nature of Real Estate
- Domain 28: Business Accounting
- Domain 29: ADRE Audits
Note also that Pearson's January 2026 publication confirms the 29-area outline in use since September 23, 2019 is still the operative version for the current exam. ADRE's May 2026 strategic plan signals a replacement broker exam is targeted for delivery during FY27, so this outline is the one to study against for now - check AZ-REB Exam Dates 2026: Testing Windows, Deadlines & Scheduling before you lock in a testing window.
Test-Day Rules & Materials
The AZ-REB is delivered exclusively at Arizona Pearson VUE test centers - there is no remote proctoring option. Plan your commute and arrival buffer accordingly.
- No reference materials of any kind are permitted at your station
- A silent, handheld, nonprinting calculator without an alphabetic keypad is allowed - verify your calculator model before test day
- 195 total questions must fit inside 5 hours 15 minutes; that's roughly 1.6 minutes per question if you use every second, though most candidates finish with time to spare on recall-heavy statute questions and slow down on Domain 26 math items
Key Takeaway
Bring your calculator to practice sessions, not just test day. A device you've never used under time pressure is a liability during Domain 26 (Math Calculations) and Domain 19 (Appraisal) questions.
Retake Policy & Fees
If you don't pass on the first attempt, ADRE and Pearson VUE have a defined path back into the exam room.
- A failed candidate must wait 24 hours before scheduling another attempt
- Every retake costs the full $125 fee again - there is no discounted repeat rate
- After a second or subsequent failure, you may schedule one 30-minute exam playback review, available within 14 days and before your next scheduled exam
The playback review is a genuinely useful diagnostic tool - it lets you see where your time and attention went wrong, rather than guessing at which domains cost you the most points. For a deeper look at how the 75% threshold interacts with the 180-item scored pool, see AZ-REB Passing Score 2026: Exactly What You Need to Pass, and if you're budgeting for one or more retakes, review AZ-REB Certification Cost 2026: Complete Pricing Breakdown.
Final-Week Review Plan
In the last stretch before your scheduled date, structure your remaining hours around item count, not personal comfort. Spend the most time where the exam spends the most questions.
Statutes & Rules Deep Dive
- Drill Domain 1 (Real Estate Statutes) and Domain 2 (Commissioner's Rules) - 46 combined questions
- Rework any missed statute questions from prior practice sessions
Agency, Contracts, Financing Cluster
- Domain 3 (Agency Relationships & Managerial Duties), Domain 4 (Contracts), Domains 20-24 (financing and deed of trust group)
- Practice distinguishing Domain 23 (Deed of Trust) from Domain 24 (Deed of Trust Foreclosure) scenarios
Math, Appraisal, Disclosure
- Domain 26 (Math Calculations) with your approved calculator
- Domain 19 (Appraisal) and Domain 25 (Disclosure & Consumer Protection)
Full Timed Simulation
- Run a full 195-question, 5-hour-15-minute practice simulation
- Confirm Pearson VUE ID requirements and test center location
If you want a more granular, multi-week version of this plan tied to each of the 29 domains, cross-reference AZ-REB Study Guide 2026: How to Pass on Your First Attempt and How Hard Is the AZ-REB Exam? Complete Difficulty Guide 2026 for an honest read on where most candidates lose points.
Key Takeaway
Don't split study time evenly across 29 domains. Statutes, Commissioner's Rules, and Agency Relationships alone represent a third of your scored questions - weight your final week accordingly.
FAQ
You'll see 195 questions total on screen - 180 scored plus 15 unscored pretest items mixed in without identification. Since you can't tell which is which, answer every question as if it's scored.
You need 75% correct on the 180 scored questions. See AZ-REB Passing Score 2026: Exactly What You Need to Pass for how that translates to raw correct answers.
Testing is available only at Arizona Pearson VUE test centers. There is no remote or online-proctored version of this exam.
You must wait 24 hours before scheduling another attempt, and each retake costs the full $125 fee. After a second or subsequent failure, you can request a 30-minute exam playback review within 14 days and before your next attempt.
No. It's a subtopic within Domain 17 (Commercial Leasing & Building Terminology), not a standalone domain, despite being a frequently cited area of Arizona real estate law.
Arizona broker licenses are issued for two years. Beyond exam prep, it's worth understanding how the credential affects your career trajectory - see AZ-REB Salary Guide 2026: Complete Earnings Analysis and Is the AZ-REB Certification Worth It? Complete ROI Analysis 2026.
Keep this cheat sheet bookmarked alongside your Pearson VUE confirmation email. When you're ready to convert these facts into timed reps, run a full-length simulation on our AZ-REB practice test platform so exam day feels like a repeat, not a first attempt.