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Test yourself first: 5 questions
Question 1 of 5
A newly licensed Arizona salesperson must conduct all licensed real estate activity under the supervision of whom?
Answer: C. In Arizona, a salesperson must be employed by and act under the supervision of a designated broker. The designated broker is the individual broker responsible for supervising the activities of the brokerage and its licensees.
Question 2 of 5
Under Arizona law, a person who holds a license that authorizes them to operate a brokerage and supervise licensees is best described as a:
Answer: C. A broker is licensed to operate a real estate brokerage and may serve as a designated broker supervising salespersons and associate brokers. A salesperson must always work under a broker's supervision.
Question 3 of 5
An Arizona salesperson is found to have commingled client earnest money with personal funds in a non-trust account. Which body has authority to investigate and discipline the licensee for this violation?
Answer: A. The Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE), through the Commissioner, regulates licensees and investigates and disciplines violations of license law such as commingling. Trust account funds must be kept separate from personal or brokerage operating funds.
Question 4 of 5
A licensed salesperson from another state moves to Arizona and wants to practice. How does Arizona generally treat out-of-state licensees seeking to be licensed?
Answer: B. Arizona does not have blanket reciprocity agreements. Out-of-state applicants must satisfy Arizona's requirements and pass at least the state-specific (Arizona law) portion of the licensing exam.
Question 5 of 5
When must an Arizona licensee notify ADRE that they have changed their employing broker or place of business?
Answer: A. Arizona requires licensees to notify ADRE of changes such as a change of employing broker or business address within 10 days. Prompt notice keeps the license records and affiliation current.
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What you need to know
Licensees have an affirmative duty to disclose to all parties any material information they know that affects the property's value or a party's decision to buy. These disclosure obligations apply even when the licensee represents only one side of the transaction, and material defects cannot be concealed.
Disclosures Arizona Sellers and Licensees Must Make: FAQs
Is Disclosures Arizona Sellers and Licensees Must Make on the real estate exam?
Yes. State License Law is a scored domain on the Arizona real estate licensing exam, and this topic appears in the state license-law portion.
Is this cheat sheet free?
Yes — every page on Cinna RE's resource library is free to read, print and share. The app adds practice questions, mock exams and a readiness score.
Does Arizona test this differently?
Arizona applies its own license law on top of the national portion. This page covers the Arizona rules specifically, which is what the state section of your exam tests.
