Nebraska Real Estate State Requirements

The information contained below is designed to provide a summary of the minimum education, experience, and examination requirements established by the Nebraska Real Estate Commission.

The information provided below can be found on the Commission's website. However, we recommend you contact the Real Estate Commission for more detailed information and for any changes which may have occurred.

Sales Person

• Obtain 60 hours of approved pre-license education
• Obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Pass state exam with 75% or better
• Submit application with appropriate fees
• Submit current criminal history report

Broker

• Obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Obtain 180 hours of approved pre-license education OR
• 120 hours of Pre-license education and 2 years full time Salesperson experience or part-time equivalent
• Pass a state exam with 75% or better
• Submit application with appropriate fee
• Submit current criminal history report

Continuing Education

• Complete 12 hours of state approved courses every 2 years.
• These hours must include 3 hours of Mandatory courses chosen from:
  • NE License Law
  • NE Landlord/Tenant Act
  • NE Trust Accounting Maintenance
  • Agency/Brokerage Relationship
  • Fair Housing/ADA
  • Ethical Decision Making
  • Preparing a Certified Market Analysis and/or Broker Price Opinion
• The other 9 hours are elective courses

Sales agents renew every two years from the date their license was received.