North Carolina Real Estate Prelicensing

This 84-hour state approved course satisfys the North Carolina Real Estate Commission prelicensing education requirement.  You will gain a comprehensive foundation in real estate principles, practices, and North Carolina-specific laws, fully preparing you to sit for the NC Broker Licensing Exam.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Explain key concepts in real property, land use, and ownership rights

• Interpret and apply NC Real Estate License Law and Commission Rules

• Demonstrate proper agency relationships and fiduciary duties

• Draft, review, and negotiate common real estate contracts

• Calculate financing scenarios, commissions, proration, and closing costs

• Analyze property values using basic appraisal methods

• Navigate the closing and settlement process, including title, escrow, and recording

• Apply federal and state fair housing laws and ethical standards in real estate practice

Course Requirements & Attendance

• Instructional Time: 84 total hours of lecture and in‑class activities

• Attendance: Minimum 80% attendance required (no more than 16 hours may be missed) to remain eligible for the end‑of‑course exam

• Exams & Passing Score:

  • Unit quizzes and Exams throughout the course 

  • Comprehensive final exam (minimum passing score: 75%) 

• Study Expectations: Plan on at least 6–8 hours of self‑study per week to reinforce concepts outside of class

Course Outline 

Topics reflect core content areas such as property interests, contracts, agency, finance, appraisal, settlement, and relevant federal/state laws.

Instructional Methods

• Interactive Lectures: Engaging presentations with real‑world scenarios

• Case Studies & Role‑Plays: Practice agency and negotiation skills

• Group Discussions: Explore ethical dilemmas and legal updates

• Hands‑On Exercises: Contract drafting, math drills, appraisal walkthroughs

• Online Resources: Supplemental videos, practice exams, and quizzes

Materials

• Textbook: Digital Copy provided upon attendance

• Supplemental Resources:

  • Online learning platform (provided upon attendance)

  • State and National license law reference guides (provided upon attendance)

  • Calculator (4 function ONLY)  Phone calculators are prohibited

North Carolina Real Estate Prelicensing

This 84-hour state approved course satisfys the North Carolina Real Estate Commission prelicensing education requirement.  You will gain a comprehensive foundation in real estate principles, practices, and North Carolina-specific laws, fully preparing you to sit for the NC Broker Licensing Exam.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Explain key concepts in real property, land use, and ownership rights

• Interpret and apply NC Real Estate License Law and Commission Rules

• Demonstrate proper agency relationships and fiduciary duties

• Draft, review, and negotiate common real estate contracts

• Calculate financing scenarios, commissions, proration, and closing costs

• Analyze property values using basic appraisal methods

• Navigate the closing and settlement process, including title, escrow, and recording

• Apply federal and state fair housing laws and ethical standards in real estate practice

Course Requirements & Attendance

• Instructional Time: 84 total hours of lecture and in‑class activities

• Attendance: Minimum 80% attendance required (no more than 16 hours may be missed) to remain eligible for the end‑of‑course exam

• Exams & Passing Score:

  • Unit quizzes and Exams throughout the course 

  • Comprehensive final exam (minimum passing score: 75%) 

• Study Expectations: Plan on at least 6–8 hours of self‑study per week to reinforce concepts outside of class

Course Outline 

Topics reflect core content areas such as property interests, contracts, agency, finance, appraisal, settlement, and relevant federal/state laws.

Instructional Methods

• Interactive Lectures: Engaging presentations with real‑world scenarios

• Case Studies & Role‑Plays: Practice agency and negotiation skills

• Group Discussions: Explore ethical dilemmas and legal updates

• Hands‑On Exercises: Contract drafting, math drills, appraisal walkthroughs

• Online Resources: Supplemental videos, practice exams, and quizzes

Materials

• Textbook: Digital Copy provided upon attendance

• Supplemental Resources:

  • Online learning platform (provided upon attendance)

  • State and National license law reference guides (provided upon attendance)

  • Calculator (4 function ONLY)  Phone calculators are prohibited

POST 301 BROKER RELATIONSHIPS and RESPONSIBILITIES

INTRODUCTION

Course Description: The Post 301 – Broker Relationships & Responsibilities course is one

of the three 30-instructional hour courses in the North Carolina mandatory Postlicensing

(PL) education program. The primary objective of the courses is to provide instruction at a

level beyond that provided in prelicensing courses on topics deemed to be of special

importance in the active practice of real estate brokerage. Topics addressed in this course

include:

• a review of agency relationships in real estate residential and commercial sales and

commercial property management transactions,

• a real estate broker’s legal duties to clients and customers,

• a step-by-step review and discussion of the functions and responsibilities of a real estate

broker when working with property owners and buyers/tenants,

• a review of issues associated with transactions in progress when a broker leaves a

brokerage company, and

• a review of selected license status and education issues.

POST 302 CONTRACTS AND CLOSING

INTRODUCTION Course Description: The Post 302 – Contracts & Closing course is one

of the three 30 instructional hour courses in the North Carolina mandatory Postlicensing

(PL) education program. The primary objective of the courses is to provide instruction at a

level beyond that provided in Prelicensing courses on topics deemed to be of special

importance in the active practice of real estate brokerage. Topics addressed in this course

include:

• selected basic contract law concepts,

• real estate sales contract preparation,

• sales contract procedures,

• buyer’s due diligence,

• closing procedures,

• Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act,

• closing disclosure preparation,

• contracts for deed, options, and

• selected real estate license status and education issues.

POST 303 NC LAW, RULES, and LEGAL CONCEPTS

Course Description: The Post 303 -- NC Law, Rules, and Legal Concepts course is one of

the three 30-instructional hour courses in the North Carolina mandatory Postlicensing (PL)

education program. The primary objective of the courses is to provide instruction at a level

beyond that provided in prelicensing courses on topics deemed to be of special importance

in the active practice of real estate brokerage. Topics addressed in this course include:

• general North Carolina licensing requirements,

• brokerage compensation issues,

• the disciplinary process,

• specialized types of real estate,

• property management in NC, and

• miscellaneous NC laws and legal concepts.

POST 301 BROKER RELATIONSHIPS and RESPONSIBILITIES

INTRODUCTION

Course Description: The Post 301 – Broker Relationships & Responsibilities course is one

of the three 30-instructional hour courses in the North Carolina mandatory Postlicensing

(PL) education program. The primary objective of the courses is to provide instruction at a

level beyond that provided in prelicensing courses on topics deemed to be of special

importance in the active practice of real estate brokerage. Topics addressed in this course

include:

• a review of agency relationships in real estate residential and commercial sales and

commercial property management transactions,

• a real estate broker’s legal duties to clients and customers,

• a step-by-step review and discussion of the functions and responsibilities of a real estate

broker when working with property owners and buyers/tenants,

• a review of issues associated with transactions in progress when a broker leaves a

brokerage company, and

• a review of selected license status and education issues.

POST 302 CONTRACTS AND CLOSING

INTRODUCTION Course Description: The Post 302 – Contracts & Closing course is one

of the three 30 instructional hour courses in the North Carolina mandatory Postlicensing

(PL) education program. The primary objective of the courses is to provide instruction at a

level beyond that provided in Prelicensing courses on topics deemed to be of special

importance in the active practice of real estate brokerage. Topics addressed in this course

include:

• selected basic contract law concepts,

• real estate sales contract preparation,

• sales contract procedures,

• buyer’s due diligence,

• closing procedures,

• Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act,

• closing disclosure preparation,

• contracts for deed, options, and

• selected real estate license status and education issues.

POST 303 NC LAW, RULES, and LEGAL CONCEPTS

Course Description: The Post 303 -- NC Law, Rules, and Legal Concepts course is one of

the three 30-instructional hour courses in the North Carolina mandatory Postlicensing (PL)

education program. The primary objective of the courses is to provide instruction at a level

beyond that provided in prelicensing courses on topics deemed to be of special importance

in the active practice of real estate brokerage. Topics addressed in this course include:

• general North Carolina licensing requirements,

• brokerage compensation issues,

• the disciplinary process,

• specialized types of real estate,

• property management in NC, and

• miscellaneous NC laws and legal concepts.

Fred is hosting an Open House on Sunday afternoon. Joe and Mary walk in, fall in love with the house, and make a full price, cash offer, "on the spot."

Who does Fred represent in this transaction?

Alice walks into a real estate office and says to Jane, the broker sitting at the front desk, "I just drove by a house that is for sale at 789 Maple St. and I want to buy it.  Can you help me?"

Who does Jane represent in this transaction?

While dinning with family, cousin Bertha asks Jim, "How much are you asking for that house you have your sign on just up the street from where I live?" Jim replies, "$239,900, you want to buy it?" Before departing, Bertha makes an offer, with Jim, on his listing.

Who does Jim represent in this transaction?

Fred is hosting an Open House on Sunday afternoon. Joe and Mary walk in, fall in love with the house, and make a full price, cash offer, "on the spot."

Who does Fred represent in this transaction?

Alice walks into a real estate office and says to Jane, the broker sitting at the front desk, "I just drove by a house that is for sale at 789 Maple St. and I want to buy it.  Can you help me?"

Who does Jane represent in this transaction?

While dinning with family, cousin Bertha asks Jim, "How much are you asking for that house you have your sign on just up the street from where I live?" Jim replies, "$239,900, you want to buy it?" Before departing, Bertha makes an offer, with Jim, on his listing.

Who does Jim represent in this transaction?

The 2025-2026 Broker-in-Charge Update (BICUP) Course is a four (4) hour* course that must be completed by all Brokers-in-Charge and brokers who have BIC-Eligible status and who wish to renew their licenses on active status on July 1, 2026, for the 2026 2027 license year.

Brokers-in-Charge and brokers with BIC-Eligible status must take the BICUP course each year to satisfy the Update course requirement and to maintain BIC-Eligible status, as prescribed by Commission Rules 58A .1702 and 58A .0110.

*Per Commission Rule 58H .0101(7): "Instructional hour" means 50 minutes of instruction and 10 minutes of break time.

The 2025-2026 Broker-in-Charge Update (BICUP) Course is a four (4) hour* course that must be completed by all Brokers-in-Charge and brokers who have BIC-Eligible status and who wish to renew their licenses on active status on July 1, 2026, for the 2026 2027 license year.

Brokers-in-Charge and brokers with BIC-Eligible status must take the BICUP course each year to satisfy the Update course requirement and to maintain BIC-Eligible status, as prescribed by Commission Rules 58A .1702 and 58A .0110.

*Per Commission Rule 58H .0101(7): "Instructional hour" means 50 minutes of instruction and 10 minutes of break time.

The 2025-2026 General Update (GENUP) Course is a four (4) hour* course that must be completed by all provisional and non-provisional brokers who are not Brokers-in-Charge and/or do not have BIC-Eligible status and who wish to renew their licenses on active status on July 1, 2026, for the 2026-2027 license year.

Brokers-in-Charge and brokers with BIC-Eligible status must take the BICUP course each year to satisfy the Update course requirement and to maintain BIC-Eligible status, as prescribed by Commission Rules 58A .1702 and 58A .0110.

*Per Commission Rule 58H .0101(7): "Instructional hour" means 50 minutes of instruction and 10 minutes of break time. 

The 2025-2026 General Update (GENUP) Course is a four (4) hour* course that must be completed by all provisional and non-provisional brokers who are not Brokers-in-Charge and/or do not have BIC-Eligible status and who wish to renew their licenses on active status on July 1, 2026, for the 2026-2027 license year.

Brokers-in-Charge and brokers with BIC-Eligible status must take the BICUP course each year to satisfy the Update course requirement and to maintain BIC-Eligible status, as prescribed by Commission Rules 58A .1702 and 58A .0110.

*Per Commission Rule 58H .0101(7): "Instructional hour" means 50 minutes of instruction and 10 minutes of break time. 

Course Description

Our fair housing course is designed to empower real estate brokers with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complex landscape of fair housing laws. From exploring the historical evolution of fair housing legislation to dissecting the insidious nature of steering and implicit bias, the course provides insights and practical strategies for fostering inclusivity and combating discrimination in the real estate industry. Join us as we delve deep into the laws, principles, and ethical standards that underpin fair housing, equipping you to create a more equitable and inclusive real estate landscape for all.

Each real estate licesncee should be familiar with the concepts of basic contract law, especially real property contract law.  However, upon completion of this course, some participants may feel that their personal views and judgments are not "in sync" with the findings of most courts.  In any case, the participants [themselves] will have "to be the judge..."

This is an active course, meaning that each participant is required to actively engage in discussion, analysis, and determination of findings of as many of the following rea estate and related court cases as time permits.

Each real estate licesncee should be familiar with the concepts of basic contract law, especially real property contract law.  However, upon completion of this course, some participants may feel that their personal views and judgments are not "in sync" with the findings of most courts.  In any case, the participants [themselves] will have "to be the judge..."

This is an active course, meaning that each participant is required to actively engage in discussion, analysis, and determination of findings of as many of the following rea estate and related court cases as time permits.

When does an offer become a contract? 

Though the answer to this "basic" question may appear obvious, there have been instances where real estate agents learned almost too late the legaltities of this question. For example, the N.C. agent who "sold" one house to three different buyers in one day! All because he did not understand the potential power of initials on a contract.

When does an offer become a contract? 

Though the answer to this "basic" question may appear obvious, there have been instances where real estate agents learned almost too late the legaltities of this question. For example, the N.C. agent who "sold" one house to three different buyers in one day! All because he did not understand the potential power of initials on a contract.

This course serves as an introductory course for real estate agents to understand the principles and standards of practice governing the home inspection/inspector according to the NC Home Inspector Licensure Board (NCHILB) Standards of Practice (SOP) then apply those principles when advising clients through the process of buying or selling a residential property.  This course is essential for maintaining a real estate license in North Carolina through the successful completion of elective continuing education credits.