Nebraska Real Estate License Requirements
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Nebraska Real Estate Salesperson License Requirements
Nebraska State Required Pre-licensing Hours: 66 hours
Colibri Real Estate Nebraska Course Hours Offered: 66 hours
1. General Nebraska Salesperson License Requirements
The general requirements for real estate salespersons defined by the Nebraska Real Estate Commission website are as follows:
- Be at least nineteen (19) years of age.
- Have a high school diploma, GED, or evidence of participation or enrollment in a homeschool program from the Department of Education
2. Salesperson License Education Requirements in Nebraska
Below are credit hours required for the Nebraska pre-license course to qualify for your salesperson license.
| Course Type | Required Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Total Pre-license Course Hours | 66 hours |
3. Additional Salesperson License Requirements in Nebraska
If you meet the general requirements and have completed your required course credit hours, you will need to complete the following steps to get your Salesperson license:
- Apply for the Nebraska Salesperson examination
- Submit fingerprints for a criminal background check
- Successfully pass the Nebraska Salesperson licensing exam with a score of 75% or higher
- Obtain sponsorship from a licensed Nebraska broker
- Complete the Nebraska Real Estate License application
Regulatory Notes:
Obtaining Certificate of Course Completion: Upon completion of the course, Colibri Real Estate will provide you an electronic certificate of completion in your account dashboard. You will need to submit your certificate of completion with your license application. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time, therefore that will be the time reflected on your certificate.
A list of students including their address and their ss# must be forwarded to the Commission within 10 days after completion.
Rosters are sent electronically each business day.
Nebraska Real Estate Commission
Website: https://nrec.nebraska.gov/index.html
Phone: (402) 471-2004
Fax: (402) 471-4492
Address: 301 Centennial Mall South P.O. Box 94667 Lincoln, NE 68509
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Good to Know
The information provided is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Nebraska Real Estate Commission. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board’s site.
If you hold Real Estate licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state’s requirements.
Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It’s ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.