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How to Become A Nebraska Real Estate Agent
Start by watching this video to learn how to get your Nebraska Real Estate License. Then read the additional information below to learn more about the topics listed.
- Nebraska Salesperson’s License
- Nebraska Broker’s License
- Exam Application
- The Exam
Nebraska Salesperson's License
- Must be 19 years of age
- Must have a high school diploma or certificate of equivalency
- Must have 66 clock hours in courses approved by the Nebraska Real Estate Commission (2 – 30 courses and 1 – 6 hour course on professionalism)
Nebraska Broker's License
- Must be 19 years of age
- Must have a high school diploma or certificate of equivalency
- Two years experience as a salesperson and a total of 126 clock hours (4 courses) 12-Hour Post Licensing Training
All Salespersons and Associate Brokers MUST attend a 12-Hours, Real Estate Commission approved training course within 6-months of obtaining your real estate license.
Exam Application
All applicants must provide the Real Estate Commission with a criminal background check run by the State Patrol. Contact the Real Estate Commission for the criminal background check information and for the license application:
Nebraska Real Estate Commission
301 Centennial Mall South
P.O. Box 94667
Lincoln, NE 68509-446
Telephone (402) 471-2004
When you have completed your courses, return the application to the Real Estate Commission along with copies of your certificates of completion.
Exam
All applicants must pass the state licensing exam given by the Nebraska Real Estate Commission. The computerized licensing exam is offered Monday through Friday in Omaha, Lincoln, North Platte, and Scottsbluff and one Saturday a month in either Omaha or Lincoln.