REAL ESTATE NC
NC Real Estate Licensing Courses Online
Kaplan Real Estate Education is the only program designed to support you from licensing to long-term success. Our courses, approved by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission, will give you the confidence to pass your licensing exam the first time and achieve a lasting career.
Guidance for Every Step of Your North Carolina Real Estate Career
Kaplan’s realistic practice exams, flexible courses, and personalized support ensure you’re fully prepared on a timeline that works for you. Whether you're getting licensed, renewing your credentials, or advancing your career, we provide the expert support you need to succeed:
- Getting Licensed: 75-Hour Broker Pre-Licensing Courses and Exam Prep
- Post-Licensing Education: 90 hours of Broker Post-Licensing Courses
- Continuing Education: 8 hours of Continuing Education Courses every year
Kaplan Real Estate Named a Top Online Learning Provider by Newsweek and Statista*
Time for a career change?
Learn how to get your North Carolina real estate license.
Looking for requirements?
See NC broker and broker-in-charge state requirements.
What Are Your North Carolina Real Estate Career Goals?
| Your Current Goal | What You Need | Key Requirements | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|
| I want to become a broker | 75-Hour Pre-Licensing Courses |
| View North Carolina Licensing Courses |
| I need to retain license eligibility after initial licensure | 90 Hours of Post-Licensing Education |
| View NC Post-Licensing Courses |
| I need to renew my real estate license | 8 Hours of Continuing Education Courses Yearly |
| View North Carolina CE Courses |
| I want to read NCREC Laws & Eligibility | State Requirements |
| North Carolina State Requirements |
Why Kaplan?
Since 1975, J.Y. Monk has guided thousands of real estate professionals through the North Carolina Real Estate Commission’s required courses for state licensure. Now in the experienced hands of Kaplan Real Estate Education, your courses will be more effective than ever.
Our North Carolina real estate licensing, continuing education classes, and exam prep courses are of the same quality that J.Y. Monk is known for. Now, you’ll have the national recognition of a Kaplan education behind you.
Essential Prep for Your North Carolina Real Estate Career
Bridge the gap between study time and exam day success. Explore our library of expert-led videos designed to clarify key topics and sharpen the skills you need for your state-specific exam.
North Carolina Licensing Information, Reciprocity, and Portability
Licensing Information
- Average time to complete licensing education: 3.5 months
- State governing body: North Carolina Real Estate Commission
- State exam provider: Pearson Vue
Reciprocity
- North Carolina real estate licenses allow full reciprocity.
- Steps to Real Estate License Reciprocity in North Carolina
- Pass the North Carolina state exam portion or take 90 hours (three, 30-hour courses) of post-licensing
- Applicant’s choice of exam or post-licensing
- Submit a criminal background check
- Provide proof of licensure
- Pass the North Carolina state exam portion or take 90 hours (three, 30-hour courses) of post-licensing
Military Portability
- The applicant has been awarded a military occupational specialty and has completed the following, meeting or exceeding the requirements for licensure, certification, or registration:
- Completed a military training program
- Finished testing or equivalent training and experience
- The applicant has actively practiced the occupation for at least 2 of the 5 years before the application date
- The applicant has not committed any acts in any jurisdiction that would have warranted refusal, suspension, or revocation of a license to practice in this state and has no pending complaints
Kaplan's 75-hour pre-licensing course typically takes 2 to 4 weeks to complete.
North Carolina real estate licenses allow full reciprocity.
It is the entry-level license status in NC; all new licensees are provisional until they complete 90 hours of post-licensing education.
Yes, Kaplan's North Carolina pre-licensing course can be completed online.