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North Carolina Real Estate License Exam Requirements

75 hours of pre-licensing education. Exam administered by PSI Exams. Licensed by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission.

Exam Details

Licensing BodyNorth Carolina Real Estate Commission
Exam ProviderPSI Exams
Pre-Licensing Hours75 hours
National Questions80 questions
State Questions40 questions
National Passing Score71%
State Passing Score29%
Exam Fee$64
Application Fee$100

How North Carolina Compares Nationally

  • North Carolina's 75 pre-licensing hours are right at the national median.
  • The $64 exam fee is below the national median of about $75.

Key Notes for NC

North Carolina issues a 'Provisional Broker' license initially. Must complete 90 additional hours of post-license education (3 courses) within 18 months.

How to Prepare for the North Carolina Real Estate Exam

After completing your 75-hour pre-licensing course, dedicate 2–3 weeks to exam-specific practice before scheduling your PSI Exams appointment. Focus on the topics most commonly missed: commission and proration calculations, agency law (fiduciary duties, dual agency rules), Fair Housing Act protected classes, and contract law (offer, acceptance, consideration, contingencies). VoltExam lets you start practice in the browser, review explanations by topic, and test your readiness before booking your state exam.

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Practice for the North Carolina real estate exam

Use this state guide to plan your licensing steps, then drill national and state real estate topics in your browser with calculator tools. Web access and native app purchases are separate.

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North Carolina Real Estate Exam — Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours of pre-licensing education are required for a real estate license in North Carolina?

North Carolina requires 75 hours of pre-licensing education before you can sit for the real estate salesperson exam. The exam is administered by PSI Exams with a passing score of 71% and an exam fee of $64.

Who administers the North Carolina real estate license exam?

The North Carolina real estate license exam is administered by PSI Exams on behalf of the North Carolina Real Estate Commission. The exam fee is $64 and the passing score is 71%.

What is the best app to study for the North Carolina real estate exam?

VoltExam offers North Carolina real estate exam prep on the web with national and state practice questions, explanations, licensing guidance, and a built-in commission calculator. Native iOS and Android apps are separate purchases for offline mobile study.