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Free North Carolina Real Estate Exam Prep

North Carolina Real Estate Broker Exam

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Your Study Path

North Carolina Real Estate Salesperson License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to maximize your chances of passing on the first try

1

National Real Estate Concepts

Master property ownership, contracts, financing, agency relationships, and fair housing laws.

40
hours
Start this step
2

NC License Law & NCREC RulesYou are here

Study NCREC regulations, provisional broker status, Broker-in-Charge requirements, and trust account rules.

15
hours
3

NC Due Diligence & Contracts

Master the unique NC Due Diligence Period, Form 2-T (Offer to Purchase), and due diligence fee procedures.

15
hours
4

Practice Exams & Review

Take practice tests (need 71/100 national, 29/40 state). NC exam is among the nation's toughest.

25
hours
Estimated total study time
95 hours
That's about 10 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the North Carolina Real Estate Exam?

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Age
18 years or older
Education
75 hours of NCREC-approved prelicensing courses
Background Check
Criminal background check required
Fingerprinting
Not explicitly required
Additional Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • NC uses 'Broker' designation (no 'salesperson' license exists)
  • 90-hour post-license education within 18 months
  • Must affiliate with Broker-in-Charge (BIC) as provisional broker
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What You'll Study

5 chapters covering everything you need to pass

North Carolina Real Estate-Specific Topics Covered

NC Due Diligence Period (Unique to NC - Replaces Contingencies)Provisional Broker Status (NC Has No 'Salesperson' License)Working With Real Estate Agents (WWREA) DisclosureNC Offer to Purchase and Contract (Form 2-T)Due Diligence Fee vs. Earnest MoneyResidential Property Disclosure Statement (RPOADS)NC Trust Account Requirements (Rule A.0116-A.0118)Broker-in-Charge (BIC) RequirementsNC Fair Housing Act (Chapter 41A)2025: Buyer Agent Compensation Rule Change (SB 609)

North Carolina Real Estate Exam Details

North Carolina Real Estate Broker Exam

Administered by North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC)

Official Source
71/100 national, 29/40 state
Passing Score
120
Questions
4
Hours
$164 ($64 exam + $100 license)
Exam Fee
Study time: 80-100 hours
Prerequisites: 18 years old, 75 hours pre-license education

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC) content outline

NCREC & Licensing20%

Commission structure, provisional broker status, post-license education

Agency Law25%

Working with Real Estate Agents brochure, dual agency, designated agency

Contracts & Disclosures30%

Offer to Purchase, due diligence, trust accounts

Property Law & Fair Housing25%

Ownership types, NC Fair Housing Act, environmental issues

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