1) Meet the Basic Requirements: You must be at least 18 years old, have a Social Security number, and be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or a qualified alien under federal law.

2) Complete Pre-Licensing Education: You need to complete a 75-hour pre-licensing course approved by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC). This course includes a mandatory end-of-course exam, and you must score at least 75% to pass1.

3) Submit a License Application: After completing the pre-licensing course, you'll submit a license application along with the required documentation and fee to the NCREC.

4) Pass the Licensing Examination: Once your application is approved, you'll schedule and take the North Carolina real estate broker exam. The exam consists of both national and state sections2.

5) Background Check: You'll need to pass a background check to demonstrate that you possess the requisite character for licensure.

6) Activate Your License: After passing the exam and background check, the NCREC will issue your license. You can then activate your license and start working under the supervision of a broker-in-charge3.

NC Licensing steps & Requirements

Complete these steps and in an average time frame of 3 months