How to Become a Real Estate Agent in North Carolina
75 hours of pre-licensing education, then the PSI / AMP exam. State fees come to $164, on top of a course starting at $399.
Requirements set by North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
North Carolina requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: None (no HS diploma/GED required).
- 2
Complete 75 hours of pre-licensing education
North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC) requires 75 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the PSI / AMP licensing exam
North Carolina uses PSI / AMP. The exam is 120 questions, split 80 national and 40 state. The exam fee is $64.
- 4
Apply for your license
The application fee is $100, paid to North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC).
- 5
Keep the license current
North Carolina requires 8 hours of continuing education every 1 year to renew.
Worth knowing about North Carolina
NC issues 'Provisional Broker' license initially. No separate salesperson license. Must work under Broker-in-Charge. 90hr post-licensing required to remove provisional status.
Next steps
North Carolina Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does North Carolina require? ▾
North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC) requires 75 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a North Carolina real estate license cost? ▾
North Carolina charges $164 in state fees: $64 exam fee, $100 application fee. 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 North Carolina? ▾
You must be at least 18 and have: None (no HS diploma/GED required), complete 75 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the PSI / AMP licensing exam.
What is on the North Carolina real estate exam? ▾
North Carolina uses PSI / AMP. The exam is 120 questions: 80 on national real estate practice and 40 on North Carolina law.