Article Summary: This article will help anyone looking for information pertaining to a real estate license in the state of Nebraska or anyone looking to become a real estate agent or realtor in Nebraska. Contents of this article may include information on real estate education, schools, training courses, continuing education, tests and exams, laws, license requirements, renewal information, forms and more..
The Nebraska Real Estate Commission,
with offices in Lincoln, Nebraska, administers all aspects of the Nebraska Real Estate
License Act.
The requirements for a real estate salesperson license in Nebraska include being at
least 19 years of age, having a high school diploma or GED and having successfully
completed 60 hours (2 courses) of approved pre-license education. No previous real estate
experience is required. After completing the education requirement the applicant may take
the real estate exams. A passing score of 75% is required. Once licensed, the salesperson
must be under the direct supervision of a licensed broker at all times.
The requirements for a real estate broker or real estate associate broker in Nebraska
include being at least 19 years of age, having a high school diploma or GED and fulfilling
one of two educational options. If the applicant does not have two active years of full
time salesperson experience, or the part-time equivalent of this, then 180 hours (6
courses) of approved pre-license education is required. If the applicant has met the
experience requirement of two years, then 120 hours (4 courses) of approved pre-license
education is required. An investigation is made by the Commission to determine the
applicant's level of actual activity
All salesperson and broker applicants, both resident and non-resident, need to provide
a current Criminal History Report, which includes providing two sets of fingerprint cards.
Once the fingerprints are obtained they are sent with a $33.00 fee to the Nebraska State
Patrol in Lincoln.
All applicants whose license will be active need to provide Errors and Omissions
Insurance. The Commission has a group plan available for those who wish,
although applicants may also obtain the insurance from a private carrier.
Licensees are required to complete 12 clock hours of continuing education every two
years. Of these 12 hours, at least three hours must be in designated subject matter.. You
can locate the approved real estate schools for both prelicensure and continuing education
online.
The real estate examinations in Nebraska are conducted by the AMP Assessment Centers
that are located in Lincoln, North Platte, Bellevue and Scottsbluff. The exams are
computerized and provide instant score reporting. Applicants need to complete their
licensing process within 30 days of being notified of a passing grade.
The license application fee for either a salesperson or a broker is $135.00, and the
license examination fee, per exam, for either a salesperson or a broker is $150.00. The
total of these, $285.00, needs to accompany the application for license. The examination
retake fee is $150.00.
Once the application is approved and the examination passed, the license fees are $115.00 for a broker original license or
renewal license, and $90.00 for either a salesperson original license fee or renewal fee.
There is a $25.00 per month late renewal penalty fee. All fees are non-refundable.
All original licenses are valid for the remainder of the calendar year, and all
renewals are for one year, expiring on December 31st.
Real estate careers are reinforced by membership in the many organizations that provide
services for the professional agent. Those holding a real estate license usually join
organizations like the Nebraska Realtors Association,
the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), and the Association of
Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO). The National
Association of Realtors (NAR), the world's largest
professional association, assists many in locating real estate jobs within the industry.
These organizations are also excellent resources of real estate education and legislation
proceedings.
We also offer information and resources for Nebraska Commercial
Mortgage.
Nebraska Real Estate Forms
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Nebraska Reciprocity States
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- Most real estate forms can be obtained online.
Ones listed below pertain to new salespersons
and brokers.
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Mississippi |
Connecticut |
Montana |
Florida |
North Carolina |
Georgia |
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Ohio |
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Indiana |
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Pennsylvania |
Kansas |
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Washington |
Maine |
West Virginia |
Massachusetts |
Wyoming |
(as of 2/23/2010)
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Nebraska Approved Real Estate Schools Prelicensing and Postlicensing
Education
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Community Colleges
Central Community College
McCook Community College
Metropolitan Community College
Midland Lutheran College
North Platte Community College
Northeast Community College
Peru State College
University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska
Wayne State College
Western Nebraska Community College
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Private Schools
Education Institute (Lincoln)
Institute of Real Estate Management (Omaha)
Larabee School of Real Estate and Insurance (Lincoln)
Nebraska Realtors Association (Lincoln)
Randall School of Real Estate (Omaha)
Realtors Association of Lincoln)
Reesults Coaching (Omaha) |
Last Update: 3/1/2010
This list may not include all approved schools. Please visit the Nebraska
Real Estate Commission website for the latest list of approved real estate schools. |