If you recently obtained your provisional broker license in North Carolina, you're already on the path to becoming a fully licensed broker. However, in North Carolina, provisional brokers are required to complete additional education to update their license to full broker status. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to achieve your real estate broker license in NC and what to expect during the process.
Step 1: Complete the 90-Hour Post licensing Education Program
To upgrade your provisional broker license to full broker status, you must complete a 90-hour Post licensing education program. This program consists of three 30-hour courses, all of which are prescribed by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission. These courses are designed to deepen your understanding of the real estate industry and prepare you for the responsibilities of a full broker.
The required courses are:
Post licensing Course 301
Post licensing Course 302
Post licensing Course 303
Step 2: Complete the Courses Within 18 Months
As a provisional broker, you are required to finish the 90 hours of post licensing education within 18 months of receiving your initial license. Failing to do so will result in your license being placed on inactive status, meaning you won’t be able to legally practice real estate until you meet the required education standards.
Step 3: Reactivating an Inactive License
If you do not complete the post licensing education on time and your license becomes inactive, don’t worry—it can be reactivated. To do this, you’ll need to:
Complete all three post licensing courses (301, 302, and 303) within the previous two years.
Satisfy the continuing education requirements needed for license activation.
Submit an activation form to the North Carolina Real Estate Commission.
Once these steps are completed, your license will be activated, allowing you to fully operate as a broker in North Carolina.
Step 4: Activate Your License with Park Place Realty Network
If you're looking for a place to activate your license right away, consider working with Park Place Realty Network. We are a real estate referral company that specializes in holding licenses for agents who prefer to refer clients rather than actively participate in day-to-day real estate transactions. One of the benefits of activating your license with Park Place is that we are not members of the Realtor or MLS associations, which means you won't have to pay their annual fees.
As a referral agent with Park Place, you can refer out residential or commercial real estate clients to top agents worldwide and earn competitive referral fees. This allows you to keep your license active, avoid the costs associated with traditional brokerage membership, and still earn income through real estate referrals.
Conclusion
Upgrading your provisional broker license to a full real estate broker license in NC requires completing 90 hours of post licensing education within 18 months of your initial licensure. By following the required steps and staying on top of continuing education, you can transition from a provisional broker to a fully licensed broker. If you're not ready to work as a full-time broker, activating your license with a referral company like Park Place Realty Network can be a great alternative. This option allows you to keep your license active without the costs and responsibilities associated with traditional real estate brokerages.
Visit our website at www.ParkPlaceNetwork.com for more information on how to activate your license with us and start earning referral fees today.
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