2025 AREC Required Course on Agency Representation and Compensation
Clear and well-structured agency agreements are the foundation of trust between real estate professionals and their clients. This engaging course explores the legal requirements, benefits, and best practices of exclusive and non-exclusive agreements under Arkansas law. Through real-world case studies, you'll gain practical insights into ensuring compliance, avoiding disputes, and building strong client relationships.
Beyond agreements, you'll explore listing contracts, compensation structures, and key industry regulations, including Arkansas Commission Rules 8.5(c) and 8.5(d). You’ll also tackle advanced topics like Broker Price Opinions (BPOs), zoning laws, and local compliance to elevate your expertise.
With a focus on transparency and effective communication, this three-hour course equips you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate Arkansas real estate transactions successfully.
Course highlights include:
- Review of agency agreements in Arkansas
- Exclusive and Non-Exclusive Buyer agency
- Best practices for buyer agency agreements
- Listing agreements and compensation structures
- Promoting transparency in compensation
- Discussing compensation with clients
- Compensation disclosures
- Overview of Broker Price Opinions (BPOs)
- Understanding liability and mitigating risk in BPOs
- Arkansas zoning and ordinance review
- Guiding clients to understanding zoning and ordinance rules
This course is required for SALESPERSONS ONLY. Principal Brokers and Executive Brokers WILL NOT receive CE credit for this course.
State Requirements For Arkansas
Arkansas State Requirement Details for Real Estate Salesperson and Broker Continuing Education
Renewal Date: Renew for upcoming year by September 30th to avoid penalty. License expires on December 31st.
Hours Required by the State: 7 hours
- 1-hour Required Safety Course
- 3 hours of Electives
- Salespersons:
- 3-Hour 2025 AREC Required Course on Agency Representation and Compensation
- Principal Brokers and Executive Brokers WILL NOT receive CE credit for this course.
- Principal Brokers and Executive Brokers:
- 3-Hour 2025 AREC Required Broker Course on Supervision/Agency
- Salespersons may NOT take the Supervising Broker course.
- Associate Brokers:
- Associate Brokers may elect to take either the Salesperson course or the Broker course. If an Associate Broker has aspirations of becoming a managing broker, they are encouraged to take the Broker course.
Arkansas Real Estate Commission
Street Address: 612 South Summit Street, Little Rock, AR 72201
Mailing Address: 612 South Summit Street, Little Rock, AR 72201
Telephone: (501) 683-8010
Email: areclic@arkansas.gov