No, Arizona does not allow you to hold an active real estate salesperson license if you are not an Arizona resident.
Here are the basic steps to take if you decide to buy a home without using a Realtor: Set your budget. Get preapproved. Find the right home. Review the seller's disclosure. Make an offer. Get an appraisal and inspection. Negotiate. Close on your new home.
Yes, it's possible to sell a house in Arizona without a Realtor. “For sale by owner” listings are fairly common, but if you're considering one, make sure you're prepared for how much work you'll have to put in.
How to get a real estate license in AZ Complete all 90 hours of instruction online. Complete the 6 hour Contract Writing Course. Pass your school exam (state required) Pass the Pearson Vue® real estate exam (official exam) Find a brokerage to work for. Activate your license with the Arizona Department Of Real Estate!
Arizona makes practicing real estate without a license a class 6 felony, punishable by up to two years in prison and a $150,000 fine for first-time offenders and up to 5.75 years' incarceration for repeat offenders.
Is the Arizona real estate exam hard? Around 23% of Arizona students fail the test and have to retake it in order to pass.
A license may also be obtained by a person who does not immediately intend to be employed by a broker. However, a salesperson without an responsible broker may not perform acts requiring a real estate license.