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How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Nevada

120 hours of pre-licensing education, then the Pearson VUE exam. State fees come to $280, on top of a course starting at $99.

Requirements set by Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED).

The steps, in order

  1. 1

    Check you're eligible

    Nevada requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or equivalent.

  2. 2

    Complete 120 hours of pre-licensing education

    Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED) requires 120 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.

  3. 3

    Pass the Pearson VUE licensing exam

    Nevada uses Pearson VUE. The exam is 120 questions, split 80 national and 40 state. The exam fee is $100.

  4. 4

    Submit fingerprints and a background check

    Nevada charges $40 for fingerprinting and the background check.

  5. 5

    Apply for your license

    The application fee is $140, paid to Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED).

  6. 6

    Keep the license current

    Nevada requires 36 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew.

Worth knowing about Nevada

Pre-licensing curriculum: 45 hrs Real Estate Principles, 45 hrs Real Estate Law (must include 18 hrs NV law), 15 hrs Contracts, 15 hrs Agency. Must register and pay exam fee ($100) through NRED website first, then receive Pearson VUE Authorization to Test email (2-3 business days) before scheduling.

Next steps

Nevada Real Estate License FAQ

How many hours of real estate school does Nevada require? ▾

Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED) requires 120 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.

How much does a Nevada real estate license cost? ▾

Nevada charges $280 in state fees: $100 exam fee, $140 application fee, $40 fingerprinting. Your course is the other half of the cost and is priced by the school, not the state.

What are the requirements to get a real estate license in Nevada? ▾

You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or equivalent, complete 120 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the Pearson VUE licensing exam.

What is on the Nevada real estate exam? ▾

Nevada uses Pearson VUE. The exam is 120 questions: 80 on national real estate practice and 40 on Nevada law.