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North Carolina Real Estate License Course Online
Get your North Carolina real estate license with our 75-hour, state-approved, pre-licensing course. This 100% online program meets all requirements to become a real estate broker in North Carolina.
Get your license in less than 5 weeks
Take the course online - on any device, anytime
North Carolina residency not required
Our Real Estate Course in Action
What to Expect
92%
COURSE PASS RATE
24/7
INSTRUCTOR SUPPORT
5/5
SATISFACTION RATE
75-Hour State-Approved Course
Fully Narrated Online Course
Dedicated Instructor Support 24/7
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
6-Month Access
State Exam Simulator
Digital Flashcards
Unlimited Re-activations
Pass Guarantee ($64 Value)
North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC) Certified School 1684
Our official, state-approved course is 100% online, making it easy for you to get licensed on your own time.
With full audio and video narration, this course makes it easy to study on the move.
Get expert guidance from dedicated instructors seven days a week, without any delays.
Try the course risk-free for 30 days. If you aren’t completely satisfied, we’ll give you a full refund—no questions asked.
In line with NCREC requirement, you have 180 days from your enrollment date to complete the entire course.
Our smart Exam Prep platform is built to help you master both the national and state exam sections and pass on your first try.
Use our digital flashcards to easily memorize key topics for the state exam.
If you don't finish the course before it expires or happen to fail the final exam, you will receive unlimited free re-enrollment.
We are so sure our Pre-Licensing course and Exam Prep will help you pass your licensing exam that if you don't succeed the first time, we will reimburse the cost of your initial test fee.
Your 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Try our online real estate classes for 30 days. If for any reason you're not completely satisfied with the program, simply let us know. We'll immediately refund you, no questions asked.
Meet Your Real Estate Educator
Marc Pare, Education Director
Marc has been working in the real estate industry for over 20 years. He started working in real estate financing before transitioning to real estate education which turned out to be Marc’s true calling. Marc is passionate about online education and to help all his students to pass their exam on their first attempt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Obtaining your North Carolina real estate license is mostly online, including the pre-licensing course, application, and background check. The State exam, however, requires in-person attendance at an authorized North Carolina location.
To obtain your real estate agent license in North Carolina you must be at least 18 years of age, have a U.S. social security number, be a US citizen or a non-citizen national, and complete the following 4 steps:
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Take and pass a pre-licensing course
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Order a criminal background check
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Submit your application
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Schedule and pass the State licensing exam
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To obtain your real estate license in North Carolina in 2026, you should expect to spend between $473 and $1,138. The total cost varies significantly depending on the format of the pre-licensing course you choose (self-paced vs. classroom) and the complexity of your criminal background check (based on your residency history).
Candidates typically take from 12 to 24 weeks to fulfill the real estate licensing requirements, but it can be accomplished much faster. If you plan diligently, you can get the entire process done in less than 8 weeks.
The difficulty of the real estate broker licensing exam in North Carolina can vary depending on your background and preparation. The exam has 80 national questions and 60 state specific questions. You will have 2.5 hours to complete the national section and 2 hours to complete the state specific section. The passing score for each section of the license examination is 75, and it is calculated separately for each section.
In North Carolina, you can retake the real estate exam as many times as you need within a 180-day eligibility period. However, after a failed or missed exam, you must wait at least 10 days before trying again.
No, the North Carolina real estate broker licensing exam is not open book. It's a closed-book exam that tests knowledge in real estate practices and laws.
North Carolina doesn't have formal reciprocity agreements with other states for real estate licensing. However, applicants who holds a current real estate license in another state that has been on active status within the previous three (3) years can expedite their North Carolina licensing by waiving the 75-hour pre-license course and only taking the state-specific exam.
The average salary for real estate agents in North Carolina is approximately $82,730 per year, based on data reported in January 2026. It's important to note, however, that the income of real estate agents can vary widely, influenced by factors such as location, experience, and the number of transactions they manage.