Arkansas CE Renewal
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7-Hr. AR 2026 Broker CE Package
Broker- 2023 Required Supervising Broker Course (6 required hours)
- Personal Safety (1 required safety hour)
7-Hr. AR 2026 Sales CE Package (with Ethics course)
Salesperson- 2023 AREC Salesperson Best Practices Course (3 required hours)
- Personal Safety (1 required safety hour)
- Fair Share: Protecting Consumers and Your Business from Unfair Practices (3 elective hours)
7-Hr. AR 2026 Sales CE Plus ProPath Professional Development (with Ethics course)
Salesperson- 2023 AREC Salesperson Best Practices Course (3 required hours)
- Personal Safety (1 required safety hour)
- Using the Code to Solve Ethical Dilemmas* (3 elective hours)
Individual Courses
Not ready for a package? Purchase each course separately at your own pace. All courses are required for ar licensure.
Personal Safety (1-Hour)
Attacks on real estate professionals have made headlines at an alarmingly more frequent rate in recent years. After an incident where a licensee is harmed, everyone vows to do better, and the topic of...
Assistance Animals And Fair Housing
Must a property manager accept a tenant's emotional support animal, and under what conditions? What proof can a property manager or landlord require of a tenant who claims a need for an emotional...
Current Issues: Cooperation, Negotiation, iBuyers, and Disaster Preparedness
Real estate is a dynamic industry, and that’s one of the reasons it’s an enjoyable, challenging, and interesting career. The industry is ever-changing to adapt to a transforming marketplac...
Did You Serve? Identifying Homebuying Advantages for Veterans
With more than 20 million veterans living in the U.S. today, real estate professionals can provide a valuable service to a strong client base by walking in their eligibility shoes. If the...
Document Excellence for Smoother Transactions
Proper document management provides proof that a licensee did what was required, when it was required. It serves to protect the consumer and it reduces the licensee's risk of litigation. ...
Ethics at Work
There’s a reason real estate agents often rank among the least trusted professionals in the U.S. But what can you do to improve the public’s perception? And what should you do when you run...
First-Time Homebuyers: A Niche to Grow On
Whether you want to develop a niche business working with first-time homebuyers or simply increaseyour overall knowledge so you can better help inexperienced first-time homebuyers, this course willpro...
Marketing, Advertising, and Social Media Compliance
The internet is full of promotional opportunities. Whether it’s a post on Facebook or a tweet linking to your new listing, a status update on LinkedIn, a virtual home tour on YouTube, or photo c...
Preparing a Market Analysis - Best Practices
Whether for a buyer or seller, the comparative market analysis, properly done, can mean several thousands extra dollars in their pockets, and can determine whether a deal can be struck at all. But bec...
Property Inspection Issues
The inspection period is a big hurdle to jump over on the way to closing. The inspector’s job is to call out defects. The buyer agent’s job is to negotiate repairs. The seller agent’...
Roadmap to Success: Business Planning for Real Estate Professionals
More than 80% of real estate licensees leave the business within the first two years, and this is primarily due to a lack of understanding of what it takes to succeed. Of those who stay, very few earn...
Second Home Ownership: Trends, Options, and Opportunities
What's better than helping a client close on a home? Helping the same client close on a second home! Second home ownership is on the rise, and it takes many forms depending on the needs, wishes, a...
Your Path to Becoming a Licensed Agent
Follow these 4 simple steps to start your real estate career in Arkansas
Enroll in the 7-Hour AR CE Package
AREC-Approved Bundle
Instant access, self-paced.
Complete 3-Hour Arkansas Core Course
AREC-Mandated
Work through the current Arkansas Core Course.
Complete 4 Hours Electives
Multiple Topics
Work through 4 hours of elective CE.
Auto-Reported to AREC + Renew
Annual Renewal
Fortune Academy transmits within 24 hours. Renew online by September 30.
Meet Our Expert Instructors
Joseph F. Gobbett, Jr.
Licensed Broker, GRI
50+ YearsStarted his real estate career in Maryland in 1971. Training director, branch sales manager, and broker in charge of Rescom Realtors.
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Mark Davis-Cote
Licensed Broker, SFR
13+ YearsBA from URI, MBA from Webster University. Licensed salesperson since 2011, broker since 2016, SFR certified.
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Amanda Farnum
Licensed Real Estate Broker
17+ YearsAward-winning agent with experience across residential, commercial, foreclosures, and investments.
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Dale Clift
Real Estate Instructor
40+ YearsPassionate about real estate from age 20. Made it his goal to teach, train, and coach professionals across South Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our real estate courses
How many CE hours does Arkansas require?
AREC requires 7 hours of continuing education every year for active Arkansas real estate licensees. The 7 hours must include 3 hours of the Arkansas Core Course (mandatory annual) and 4 hours of elective CE.
When is my Arkansas real estate license renewal due?
Arkansas real estate licenses renew annually by September 30. Complete all 7 CE hours by September 30 of each renewal year.
Does Fortune Academy report my AR CE to AREC automatically?
Yes. Fortune Academy automatically reports your completion to AREC within 24 hours.
Can I complete Arkansas CE online?
Yes. Fortune Academy's 7-hour AR CE package is 100% online and AREC-approved.
What is the Arkansas Core Course?
The Arkansas Core Course is a 3-hour state-mandated annual update that changes yearly to reflect current Arkansas real estate law, AREC rule updates, and contract changes.
What if I miss my AR CE deadline?
If you miss your September 30 renewal deadline, AREC places your license in expired status. Reinstate with completed CE and late fees within the grace period.
Do Arkansas brokers have different CE requirements?
AR brokers have the same 7-hour annual CE requirement as salespersons — Core Course + electives. Fortune Academy's package works for both.
How long does the AR CE course take?
Most students finish the 7-hour AR CE package in less than 1 week. Self-paced.