How to Get Your Nebraska Real Estate License

How to Get Your Nebraska Real Estate License (Downloadable PDF)

STEPS To Getting Your Nebraska Real Estate License

STEP 1

Review Nebraska Real Estate Commission Resources

REEsults Coaching School of Real Estate provides direct links from the Nebraska Real Estate Commission (https://nrec.nebraska.gov) for essential information needed to obtain your NEW Nebraska Real Estate Salesperson or Broker License. 


NREC Real Estate Application Packet:

https://nrec.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/Application/applicationpacket%20onlne.pdf


Nebraska Pre-License Education Information:

https://nrec.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/Education/prelicenseeducation.pdf 


Nebraska Resident: Salesperson Application/Checklist

https://nrec.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/Application/APPLICATIONCHECKLIST-SALES.pdf 


Nebraska Resident: Broker Application/Checklist

https://nrec.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/Application/APPLICATIONCHECKLIST-BROKER.pdf 


Salesperson License Application

https://nrec.igovsolution.net/online/initial/initial.aspx?id=14 


Broker License Application

https://nrec.igovsolution.net/online/initial/initial.aspx?id=9 


Pearson VUE Candidate Handbook April 2025

https://www.pearsonvue.com/content/dam/VUE/vue/en/documents/publications/092800.pdf


For questions, contact the NREC at 402.471.2004. Or contact us at info@reesultscoaching.com | call 402.676.0101, and we’ll be happy to help!


STEP 2

Meet The Educational Requirements


Receive Certificates of Completion for the following Educational Requirements:


Educational Requirements

Earn Certificates of Completion for (96) ninety-six course hours of Pre-License education. You must take (3) three (30) thirty-hour Pre-License courses, plus the mandatory (6) six-hour 0003 Ethical Practices course. You have the option to attend Classroom w/Zoom™ or Home Study:


* Some students take all (4) three courses to maximize their real estate knowledge, test performance, and rapidly accelerate their real estate careers.


Pre-License Courses Classroom w/Zoom™ Option: 

See: Classroom/Zoom™ Courses Catalog (or) Click on each course link to learn more...



PLUS, the required 6-hour pre-license Course:



Home Study Self-Paced (Online) Courses: 
See: Home Study Courses Catalog (or) Click on each course link to learn more...



STEP 3

Background Check


You must register and complete a Criminal Background Check by going to the Nebraska State Highway Patrol website and making an appointment at a location near you. Tell them this is for the Nebraska Real Estate Commission. No previous background checks (Employment, CCW, etc.) can be used for your real estate application.


  • This will be a Fingerprint-based background check.

  • In order to complete your real estate license application, you will be required to provide a written statement covering all legal actions or charges against you, no matter how long ago or whether dismissed or not, and any convictions for misdemeanors or felonies, including pending charges for any misdemeanors or felonies. Please note that even if any charges have been dismissed or a conviction has been expunged from your records, you must still disclose this information on your real estate license application.

  • The Nebraska Real Estate Commission (NREC) may require a meeting with any applicant to review and discuss the applicant's background check before approving the application.


STEP 4

Prepare for the Real Estate Licensing Exam


Our Real Estate Exam PREP is an excellent investment to ensure you pass the Real Estate Exam and get your license quickly.

Real Estate Exam Prep Coaching Sessions:


Real Estate Exam Simulators: Our STATE AND NATIONAL EXAM Simulators virtually mirror the actual exam and can be critical in studying for and passing the real estate exam!

Real Estate Career Investment Costs Explained

Estimated expenses to obtain a Nebraska Salesperson Real Estate License in Nebraska. (Downloadable PDF)

How Hard Is It to Pass the Nebraska Real Estate Exam?

The passing rate for the Nebraska Real Estate Salesperson and Broker Exam varies based on exam preparation. The real estate exam is purposefully difficult, but with the proper training and serious study this can be easily overcome. If you are disciplined enough to put forth the effort you can pass on your first attempt!


  • The fee to take the exam is $150 per attempt.
  • The Nebraska Real Estate Exam consists of 130 questions. This includes 80 questions for the National section and 50 questions for the State section.
  • You will have 240 minutes (4 hours) to complete the entire exam. The National section time is 150 minutes (2.5 hours), and the State section time is 90 minutes (1.5 hours).
  • A passing score for the Nebraska Real Estate Salesperson and Broker Exam is 75%... 60/80 questions on the National section and 38/50 questions on the State section.


Immediately after completing your exam, you will receive a scoring document that states whether you passed or failed. If it is marked “Fail”, then review the breakdown of your score to determine the weak areas you will need to study before retaking the exam.


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