Real Estate Agent Jobs in Tucson, AZ
Real estate agents in Tucson work on commission, selling homes from the Catalina Foothills to Rita Ranch and Sahuarita. Arizona agents averaged about $61,400 a year in the latest federal wage survey, and the license starts with a 90-hour course. Openings are below, followed by the brokerages that sign agents and how to get licensed.
Current Real Estate Agent Openings in Tucson, AZ
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Real Estate Agent Work in Tucson
Tucson's residential market is spread across one county with very different neighborhoods: older midtown ranch houses, foothills custom homes off River Road and Sunrise Drive, master-planned subdivisions in Marana, Oro Valley, Vail and Sahuarita, and the retiree market in Green Valley along I-19. Most agents specialize by area or by buyer, whether that is first-time buyers on the south side, families relocating for Raytheon or Davis-Monthan, or winter visitors buying a second home.
The brokerage map is local too. Long Realty, Tierra Antigua Realty, Realty Executives Arizona Territory and Keller Williams Southern Arizona all run Tucson offices, and a new agent picks one of them, or another broker, to hang a license with. The brokerage supplies training, leads and a desk; the agent supplies the sales.
Top Tucson Employers for Real Estate Agents
These Tucson brokerages sign licensed agents and train new ones:
- Long Realty - a long-established Southern Arizona brokerage with Tucson offices, including River and Campbell, that signs licensed sales agents.
- Tierra Antigua Realty - seven offices across Southern Arizona, a 100% commission model and near-daily classes through Tierra Antigua University.
- Realty Executives Arizona Territory - headquartered on East Sunrise Road in the foothills, with the Hogan School of Real Estate listed as an office resource.
- Keller Williams Southern Arizona - a market center on East River Road that hosts Tucson agents and their teams.
Real Estate Agent Salaries in Tucson
- First years (newly licensed): roughly $30,000 to $45,000 a year in commissions.
- Established agent (3 to 7 years): roughly $50,000 to $80,000 a year.
- Top producer or team lead: roughly $100,000 a year and up.
These are estimates that vary by employer and experience. Agents are paid a share of the commission on each closed sale, not an hourly wage, so income depends on how many deals close and on the brokerage split or fees. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics put Arizona's average for real estate sales agents at $29.53 an hour, or $61,410 a year, in May 2023, with the national median at $54,300. Expect a slow first year while you build a client base, and budget for license, association and brokerage fees.
How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Tucson
Arizona licenses real estate salespersons through the Arizona Department of Real Estate. You need to be at least 18, finish a 90-hour salesperson prelicensing course and the school's final exam, take the 6-hour contract writing course, pass the state exam, hold a DPS fingerprint clearance card and show legal presence. You then activate the license under a sponsoring Arizona broker. In Tucson, the Hogan School of Real Estate on East Grant Road has taught prelicensing since 1973, in person and online.
What the Job Involves
Agents spend their days finding clients and moving deals: pricing a listing against recent sales, showing homes on evenings and weekends, writing and negotiating purchase contracts, then coordinating inspections, appraisals, lenders and the title company until the sale closes. Marketing, follow-up calls and open houses fill the gaps.
Skills Employers Look For
- A current Arizona salesperson license, or one in progress
- Comfort with commission income and a lead-generation plan
- Contract writing and negotiation
- Knowledge of Tucson neighborhoods, school districts and HOA communities
- Responsiveness by phone and text, including weekends
- Spanish is an asset in much of the metro
Career Path and Advancement
Most Tucson agents start solo or as a buyer's agent on an established team, then build a listing business in a few neighborhoods. With enough licensed experience, an agent can take the 90-hour broker prelicensing course and the broker exam through the Arizona Department of Real Estate, which opens the door to managing an office, running a team or opening a brokerage. Some move sideways into property management, mortgage lending or title work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get a real estate license in Arizona?
The 90-hour prelicensing course is the biggest piece, offered in person and online, and after it you add the 6-hour contract writing course, the state exam and a DPS fingerprint clearance card. Timing depends mostly on your class schedule and how fast the fingerprint card comes back.
Do Tucson real estate agents get a salary?
Rarely. Agents at Tucson brokerages are typically paid commission on closed sales, and Tierra Antigua Realty, for one, advertises a 100% commission model. Salaried jobs in the field tend to be assistant, transaction coordinator or leasing roles.
Which agency licenses real estate agents in Arizona?
The Arizona Department of Real Estate. It approves prelicensing schools, issues salesperson and broker licenses, and handles renewals and continuing education.
Can I work in real estate part time in Tucson?
Yes, a license can be active while you hold another job, though you still need a sponsoring broker. Part-time agents often find it harder to answer buyers quickly, which is where most deals are won or lost.
Where can I take real estate classes in Tucson?
The Hogan School of Real Estate on East Grant Road offers salesperson and broker prelicensing in person and online, and brokerages such as Tierra Antigua Realty run their own training for licensed agents.
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