North Carolina Real Estate License Requirements 📜

For Salespersons 🧑‍💼

Age and Residency 🎂🏠

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• No North Carolina residency requirement.

Character Standards 🛡️

• The North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC) requires applicants to demonstrate honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity.
• Applicants with criminal records may need to provide additional documentation.

Education Requirements 📚

• Complete 75 hours of pre-license education from an NCREC-approved school.
• Topics include real estate principles, practices, and North Carolina-specific laws.

Application Process 📄

• Submit your application online through the North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC).
• Paper applications are available but may incur additional fees.

Background Check and Fingerprinting 🔍

• Complete fingerprinting through a Live Scan vendor approved by the NCREC.
• Fees vary depending on the provider.

Sponsorship Requirement 🤝

• You must be sponsored by an active North Carolina-licensed broker to activate your license.

Exam and Fees 💳

• Pass the North Carolina real estate salesperson exam ($56).
• Pay the NCREC licensing fee ($100).

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For Brokers 🧑‍💼

Basic Requirements 📋

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• No North Carolina residency requirement.

Experience and Education 🎓

• Complete 90 hours of approved pre-license education.
• Have at least 2 years of experience as a licensed real estate salesperson within the last 5 years.

Application and Background Check 📑

• Submit your application to the NCREC and complete fingerprinting and background check requirements.

Exam and Fees 💰

• Pass the North Carolina broker exam ($56).
• Pay the NCREC licensing fee ($125).

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Exam Outline and Resources 📖

North Carolina Real Estate Exam Outline

Access crucial information regarding the North Carolina Real Estate Exam. Download and read the Candidate Handbook to fully understand the test-taking process:

North Carolina Real Estate Candidate Handbook (PDF)

Passing Scores 🎯

• Salesperson Exam: 80 questions (national and state-specific).
  • Passing Score: 70% correct answers.
• Broker Exam: 80 questions (national and state-specific).
  • Passing Score: 75% correct answers.
• Time Allowed: 4 hours to complete either exam.

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What to Bring on Exam Day 🎒

• Two matching forms of ID with signatures; one must be government-issued with a photo (e.g., driver's license, passport). ncrec.gov
• A basic, silent, non-scientific calculator (optional).

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Important North Carolina Real Estate Contacts 📞

North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC)

• Address: 1313 Navaho Dr., Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27609
• Phone: 919-875-3700
• Website: ncrec.gov
• Email: info@ncrec.gov

North Carolina Association of Realtors (NCAR)

• Address: 4511 Weybridge Ln., Greensboro, NC 27407
• Phone: 336-294-1415
• Website: ncrealtors.org
• Email: info@ncrealtors.org