How to get a real estate license in Cave Creek, AZ
There is no separate Cave Creek real estate license. Agents in Cave Creek hold an Arizona salesperson license from the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE), the same as everywhere else in the state. Here is what that means locally, with the full steps in the Arizona guide.
The Arizona steps at a glance
- Meet the basics
- Take the 90-hour pre-licensing course
- Pass both state exams
- Take the 6-hour contract writing course
- Get a fingerprint clearance card and apply
Full Arizona guide · Renewal and CE rules
Cave Creek by the numbers
- Active licensees
- 90
- Brokers
- 45
- Salespersons
- 45
- Brokerages they work with
- 39
- First licensed in the last 12 months
- 3
Source: Arizona Department of Real Estate licensee list (public record), as of October 23, 2026. Counted by the mailing county on file with the state. Active means an active real estate salesperson or broker license.
Picking a brokerage in Cave Creek
The Arizona guide explains when you need to work under a broker. Many new agents talk to a few local offices before they decide.
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Cave Creek?
Not for the real estate license itself: the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) issues it and it covers all of Arizona. The city may have its own business license rules, so check with the city.
Where do I take the course if I live in Cave Creek?
Any school approved by the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) works, in a classroom or online where the state allows it. Check the approval before you pay.
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This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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