Key Takeaways
- Nevada salesperson applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Pre-license education requirement is 120 hours of approved coursework including Real Estate Principles, Law, Contracts, and Agency
- The exam has 120 scored questions: 80 national and 40 state-specific questions
- Passing score is 75% on each portion (60/80 national, 30/40 state)
- Total exam time is 4 hours (240 minutes); exam fee is \$100
Nevada License Requirements
Nevada has specific requirements for salesperson and broker licenses. Understanding these requirements is essential for the state exam.
Salesperson License Requirements
1. Basic Eligibility
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Have an honest and truthful reputation
- Pass a criminal background check
2. Education Requirements
Complete 120 hours of pre-license education from an NRED-approved school:
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Real Estate Principles | 45 hours (or 3 college credits) |
| Real Estate Law (including 18 hours Nevada law) | 45 hours (or 3 college credits) |
| Contracts in Real Estate Transactions | 15 hours (or 1 college credit) |
| Agency (including broker-agent relationship and risk reduction) | 15 hours (or 1 college credit) |
| Total | 120 hours |
Note: The Agency course must include 3 hours on the foundation of relationship between broker and agents and 3 hours on risk reduction.
3. Examination
| Detail | Salesperson Exam |
|---|---|
| Total Scored Questions | 120 multiple-choice |
| Pre-test Questions | 5-10 (unscored, mixed in) |
| National Portion | 80 questions (150 minutes) |
| State Portion | 40 questions (90 minutes) |
| Total Time | 240 minutes (4 hours) |
| Passing Score | 75% on each portion |
| Exam Provider | Pearson VUE |
| Exam Fee | $100 |
4. Background Check
All applicants must submit to a criminal background check:
- Fingerprints submitted through approved vendor
- State and FBI criminal history review
- NRED reviews results for suitability
- Background check fee approximately $40
Convictions that may affect licensure:
- Felonies involving fraud or dishonesty
- Crimes related to real estate activities
- Moral turpitude offenses
Broker License Requirements
To become a Nevada real estate broker, you must meet additional requirements:
Experience Requirement
Two years of active full-time experience as a licensed salesperson within the preceding 4 years, OR equivalent experience approved by the Division.
Education Requirements
| Requirement | Hours |
|---|---|
| Original salesperson education | 120 hours |
| Additional broker courses | 64 hours |
| Total | 184 hours |
Broker Examination
| Detail | Broker Exam |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 120 scored questions |
| National Portion | 80 questions |
| State Portion | 40 questions |
| Passing Score | 75% on each portion |
License Fees
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $140 |
| Exam fee | $100 |
| Background check | ~$40 |
| License fee | Included in application |
Application Process
- Complete 120 hours education at NRED-approved school
- Apply for exam through Pearson VUE
- Pay exam fee ($100)
- Submit fingerprints for background check
- Schedule and pass exam at Pearson VUE testing center (Las Vegas, Reno, or Elko)
- Submit license application (Form 549) with $140 fee
- Find sponsoring broker (salespersons must affiliate with broker)
- Receive license from NRED
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