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The Alabama exam at a glance
Pearson VUE-administered exam for the Alabama Real Estate Commission. General portion 80 scored items in 2.5 hours; Alabama state portion 40 scored items in 1 hour; 3.5 hours (210 minutes) total. Reciprocal applicants take a 40-item, 1-hour state-only exam. Verified against the Pearson VUE Alabama Real Estate Candidate Handbook (#093300), 'Available Exams and Time Allotted', 2026-07-27.
Salesperson exam
120questions
210 mintime limit
70%to pass
Two separately scored sections
Broker exam
120questions
210 mintime limit
70%to pass
Two separately scored sections
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Sample Alabama law questions
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Which of the following is a power AREC holds under Alabama license law?
Setting local property tax rates for the counties in which licensees practice
Formally approving zoning variances for real property whenever any municipality declines to act
Certifying appraisers, a function that belongs to the Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board instead
Issuing subpoenas to compel witness testimony and document production during an investigation
Show answer & explanation
Issuing subpoenas to compel witness testimony and document production during an investigation — AREC may issue subpoenas and compel testimony or documents when investigating a licensee, a power granted directly by the license law.
Source: Code of Alabama Title 34, Chapter 27
A verified complaint against an Alabama licensee is investigated by:
AREC or its staff
Only a county district attorney
The buyer's private attorney exclusively
The Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board
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AREC or its staff — AREC or its staff may investigate a licensee's conduct either from a verified complaint or on its own initiative under the license law.
Source: Code of Alabama Title 34, Chapter 27
If AREC finds probable cause after investigating a licensee, the next procedural step is generally:
The license is revoked immediately without a hearing
The matter is automatically referred to a criminal court
A formal complaint is filed and a hearing is held
The complaint is sealed and no further action is taken
Show answer & explanation
A formal complaint is filed and a hearing is held — Alabama's license law requires a formal complaint and a hearing before AREC before final disciplinary action, protecting the licensee's due process rights.
Source: Code of Alabama Title 34, Chapter 27
Alabama exam FAQ
How many questions are on the Alabama real estate salesperson exam?
The Alabama salesperson exam has 120 questions with a time limit of 210 minutes. You need 70% to pass.
What score do you need to pass the Alabama broker exam?
The Alabama broker exam requires 70% to pass, across 120 questions in 210 minutes.
Who administers the Alabama real estate exam?
The exam is administered by Pearson VUE. Pearson VUE-administered exam for the Alabama Real Estate Commission. General portion 80 scored items in 2.5 hours; Alabama state portion 40 scored items in 1 hour; 3.5 hours (210 minutes) total. Reciprocal applicants take a 40-item, 1-hour state-only exam. Verified against the Pearson VUE Alabama Real Estate Candidate Handbook (#093300), 'Available Exams and Time Allotted', 2026-07-27.
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