To obtain a real estate license in the state of Arizona you must take 90 hours of pre-licensing education. There are several schools  in the valley that you can sign up at for these classes. Most have all classes ongoing so new classes usually start each week. You can take the classes over a 6 or 3 week period or most offer a "crash course" that takes about 10 days. Below are the requirements set forth  by the Arizona Department of Real Estate.

To qualify for a salesperson's license: You must be at least 18 years of age when applying for a license.

You may obtain a Candidate Informational Bulletin ("informational brochure") and a Certification Questionnaire from the Department (602-468-1414, ext. 100), from Experior, the company that administers the state license exam. You may phone them at (1-800-899-4091).

If applying for a real estate license, you must complete 90 hours of pre-licensing education and pass the examination at a real estate school, college or university; you will receive the "informational brochure" and Certification Questionnaire from the school you attend. Complete the Certification Questionnaire. Disclosure and documentation concerning your background is required .

Contact Experior (1-800-899-4091) to schedule your state examination. The telephone number is also in the informational brochure. The fee is $90.00. Take photo ID to the exam. If you are a real estate applicant, also take your Education Certificate.

You have one year from the date you pass the state examination to apply for your license. To apply for your license, submit your pass-score/application form(s), completed fingerprint card, completed Certification Questionnaire, and your license fee. The fee for an inactive-status real estate or cemetery salesperson's license is $99; for an inactive-status membership camping license the fee is $84.

To be employed by a broker (active-status), include Form LI-201 signed by a broker, and proof of attendance at the 6-hour Contract Writing course. The fee is $114 for an active-status real estate or cemetery license; $104 for an active-status membership camping license.