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Step-by-step requirements, exam details, state-specific topics, study tips, and approved course providers for aspiring North Carolina real estate agents.
Always verify current requirements with the NC Real Estate Commission (NCREC). Requirements change.
Take a 75-hour pre-license course from an NCREC-approved school. Topics include NC license law, agency, contracts (including NC's unique Due Diligence contract), finance, and ethics.
Register at psiexams.com and pay the $64 exam fee. Schedule at a PSI testing center in North Carolina.
Score at least 75% on BOTH the 80-question national section AND the 40-question NC section. Both sections must be passed independently.
Submit your application to NCREC at ncrec.gov. Pay the $100 fee. Include your exam score report and school certificate. Criminal background check is part of the application.
NC issues a Provisional Broker license to all new licensees. You must work under a BIC (Broker-in-Charge) for a minimum of 18 months and complete 90 hours of post-licensing education to remove the provisional status.
In addition to the national real estate topics, the North Carolina state section tests these state-specific concepts. This is where most candidates lose points — study these thoroughly.
Verify that any course you enroll in is currently approved by the NC Real Estate Commission (NCREC) before enrolling.
Once you pass your exam, the Albany Capital Region is one of the most stable and growing real estate markets in the Northeast. Connect with Agent Asad to learn about building a career here.