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The NC real estate licensing exam is a two-part, entry-level examination administered by Pearson VUE on behalf of the North Carolina Real Estate Commission. It includes 140 scored items (80 in the National section and 60 in the State section) plus 10 unscored pretest items (5 per section). The National section allows 2.5 hours and the State section allows 2.0 hours, for a total of 4.5 hours. The passing score is 75 for each section, computed separately, and both sections must be passed within the same 180-day eligibility period.

Pearson VUE offers practice tests for $19.95 covering general real estate topics, and a free Candidate Handbook is available for download from the Pearson VUE website. The NC license exam consists of 140 scored items (80 National + 60 State) plus 10 pretest items, with 2.5 hours allotted for the National section and 2.0 hours for the State section. The passing score is 75 for each section, computed separately, and the NCREC brochure publishes detailed content outlines for both sections listing the topics and number of items in each category.

Pearson VUE administers the NC real estate license examination on behalf of the North Carolina Real Estate Commission. Candidates schedule exams online through the Pearson VUE website or by phone at 800-745-2627. Pearson VUE instructs NC candidates to select the Sales Practice exam. This exam is comparable to the North Carolina Broker examination. Appointments may be made up to one calendar day prior to the desired test date, subject to availability.

How long does it take to get my real estate exam results in North Carolina? You will learn your score immediately after you have finished the exam. You will receive separate pass/fail results for each section. If you fail the national section, you will be advised of your results for each of the 11 subsections. If you do not pass the state section, you will be given results of each of the two subsections. The exam proctor will print your pass/fail results. Once you have been provided with approval to move forward with scheduling the state licensing exam, you can schedule it by going to the PSI candidate website and following the simple instructions after clicking on “Government/State Licensing Agencies” from the homepage. You can also schedule your exam by calling PSI Services at 800-733-9267. No matter which method you choose to schedule your exam, it should only take you a few minutes to do so. You can schedule your exam session as much as 6 weeks in advance, if you prefer. Your best opportunity for getting an appointment on your preferred date is to contact PSI about 4 to 6 weeks before your preferred testing date.

What to do after passing real estate exam in North Carolina? Once you have passed North Carolina’s license exam and the Commission has deemed you to be of good character, you will be qualified for licensure. You can expect to receive your license certificate in the mail at the address you provided on your application form in up to 10 business days. When you receive your license, it will be in inactive, provisional status. Before you can begin practicing real estate, you will need a broker-in-charge to file a License Activation/Affiliation form online with the North Carolina Real Estate Commission. A provisional broker must be supervised at all times by a broker-in-charge when engaging in real estate brokerage activities. To remove your provisional status, you will need to satisfy the post-licensing educational requirement of 90 classroom hours. The post-licensing education program consists of three, 30-hour courses titled: • Broker Relationships and Responsibilities • Contracts and Closing • License Law, Commission Rules and Legal Concepts Once you have successfully completed all three courses, your provisional status will be automatically terminated by the Commission, as approved real estate schools automatically report course completion to the Commission. You cannot stay on provisional status indefinitely; you must complete your 90-hour post-licensing requirement within 18 months of your initial licensure. If you fail to do so, your license status will change to inactive. Once you have completed the necessary education requirement, your license will move from provisional broker to broker status. The post-licensing education requirement must be completed as in-person classroom only.

There is no limit to the number of times a qualified candidate can retake the North Carolina license exam during the 180-day examination eligibility period. Applicants must wait at least 10 calendar days after a failed attempt before retaking, and each application submission and fee payment is valid for only one exam attempt. Both the National and State sections must be passed within the same 180-day period; if the period expires, the applicant must refile with a new application, fee, and criminal record report, and retake both sections.

Do I need a calculator for real estate exam in North Carolina? You may bring a battery-operated, silent calculator for use during the exam, but it cannot be programmable and must not have a keyboard containing the alphabet nor paper-tape printing capabilities.

What to bring to real estate exam in North Carolina? You are prohibited from taking any personal items into the testing center. PSI is not responsible for any personal items, including those put into secure storage. Personal items should be left in or returned to, your vehicle prior to taking the exam.