Alaska Real Estate Salesperson Exam Exam Guide
At a glance
- Time limit
- 4h
- Passing score
- Scaled 75 (0-100 scale)
- Exam fee
- $100
- Governing body
- Alaska Real Estate Commission
The Alaska Real Estate Salesperson Exam is the licensing test aspiring real estate salespeople must pass before they can work under a licensed broker in the state. It is administered by Pearson Vue Testing Services on behalf of the Alaska Real Estate Commission, which sets the eligibility rules, exam content, and passing standard.
Overview
The salesperson exam is split into a national/general portion and an Alaska state-law portion. On the national side, real estate contracts and agency is the heaviest-weighted topic at 16 items, followed by real property characteristics, legal descriptions, and property use at 11 items.
- Licensee duties and disclosures to the public: 10-12 items (salesperson)
- Requirements governing the activities of licensees: 10 items (salesperson)
- Property management: 6 items (salesperson)
- Powers of the Alaska Real Estate Commission: 4 items (salesperson)
Before sitting for the exam, candidates must complete 40 classroom hours of Alaska-approved pre-licensing education, finished within the 18 months immediately preceding their application.
Cost and registration
The Alaska Real Estate Commission's own fee page lists the exam fee as $100, while the Pearson Vue candidate handbook lists it as $115 — candidates should verify the current fee with whichever source they use to schedule. An additional $50 fee applies if testing is requested at a location other than the standard test site. Beyond the exam itself, licensing carries a $200 nonrefundable application fee, a $120 license fee, and a $50 recovery fund fee.
Exam format
The national/general portion consists of 80 scored items plus 5 unscored pretest items, and the state law portion consists of 40 scored items plus 5-10 unscored pretest items for the salesperson level. Candidates have 4 hours total to complete the examination, and a scaled score of 75 on a 0-100 scale is required to pass. Candidates who pass one section but fail the other must retake the entire exam, and must wait 24 hours after a failed attempt before rescheduling.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Alaska real estate salesperson exam?
The national/general portion contains 80 scored items plus 5 pretest items that don't count toward your score, and the state law portion contains 40 scored items plus 5-10 pretest items.
What is the passing score on the Alaska salesperson exam?
You need a scaled score of 75 on a 0-100 scale to pass; any score below that shows how close you came to passing.
How much does the Alaska salesperson exam cost?
The Alaska Real Estate Commission's fee page lists the exam fee as $100, while the Pearson Vue candidate handbook lists $115; candidates should confirm the current amount with whichever source they're scheduling through. An additional $50 fee applies if you request testing at another location.
What are the eligibility requirements to sit for the salesperson exam?
You must be at least 19 years old and complete 40 classroom hours of Alaska-approved pre-licensing education within the 18 months immediately preceding your application. The exam is administered by Pearson Vue Testing Services on behalf of the Alaska Real Estate Commission.
What happens if I fail the exam or only pass one part?
You must wait 24 hours after a failed attempt before scheduling a retake, and if you pass one section but fail the other, you have to retake the entire exam rather than just the failed section.
How long are my exam scores valid, and when do I need to apply for a license?
Exam scores are valid for only 6 months from your test date, and you must apply for licensure within 6 months of passing, so plan your application timeline accordingly.
Sources
- 1.Alaska Real Estate Candidate Handbook (Pearson VUE, #092200, July 2026) — Alaska Real Estate Commission (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Alaska Dept. of Commerce, Community & Economic Development) (accessed Aug 11, 2026)
- 2.Alaska Real Estate Commission - Salesperson Licensing Requirements — Alaska Real Estate Commission (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Alaska Dept. of Commerce, Community & Economic Development) (accessed Aug 11, 2026)
- 3.Alaska Real Estate Commission - Exam Information — Alaska Real Estate Commission (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Alaska Dept. of Commerce, Community & Economic Development) (accessed Aug 11, 2026)
- 4.Alaska Real Estate Salesperson by Examination Application Instructions (#08-4179) — Alaska Real Estate Commission (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Alaska Dept. of Commerce, Community & Economic Development) (accessed Aug 11, 2026)
- 5.Real Estate Regulatory Agencies Directory — ARELLO
Official sources
Every exam fact on this page traces to a primary document published by the body that administers the exam.
- Alaska Real Estate Candidate Handbook (Pearson VUE, #092200, July 2026)Alaska Real Estate Commission (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Alaska Dept. of Commerce, Community & Economic Development)pearsonvue.com
- Alaska Real Estate Salesperson by Examination Application Instructions (#08-4179)Alaska Real Estate Commission (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Alaska Dept. of Commerce, Community & Economic Development)commerce.alaska.gov
- Alaska Real Estate Commission - Salesperson Licensing RequirementsAlaska Real Estate Commission (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Alaska Dept. of Commerce, Community & Economic Development)commerce.alaska.gov
- Alaska Real Estate Commission - Exam InformationAlaska Real Estate Commission (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Alaska Dept. of Commerce, Community & Economic Development)commerce.alaska.gov
- Alaska Real Estate Commission - Frequently Asked QuestionsAlaska Real Estate Commission (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Alaska Dept. of Commerce, Community & Economic Development)commerce.alaska.gov
- Alaska Real Estate Commission - General InformationAlaska Real Estate Commission (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Alaska Dept. of Commerce, Community & Economic Development)commerce.alaska.gov
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