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NORTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE: PRELICENSING
Become a Real Estate Broker!
- Our Entire NC Real Estate Course is Online, On-Demand
- Prepares You to Pass the State Licensing Exam
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North Carolina Real Estate Broker Licensing Requirements:
- You must be at least 18 years old
- Complete a state-approved 75-hour prelicensing program
- There is no education prerequisite (such as a high school diploma)
- Pass the real estate license examination
- Be a US citizen, a non-citizen national, or a qualified alien under federal law
- See our FAQs for additional information
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What is required to qualify for a real estate broker license in North Carolina?
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a U.S. citizen, a non-citizen national, or a qualified non-citizen under federal law or be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Have a Social Security Number
- Satisfy the required education qualification requirements (75 hours of pre-licensing education)
- File eligibility application
- Pass the state licensing exam
- Possess the requisite character for licensure
How long do I have to complete the North Carolina Pre-licensing course?
You must finish your coursework and pass the final exam within 180 days of the purchase date. The North Carolina Real Estate Commission prohibits education providers from extending courses.
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North Carolina License Law, Rules, and Guidelines
Source: North Carolina Real Estate Commission
Application Booklet: "Real Estate Licensing in North Carolina"
Source: North Carolina Real Estate Commission