How long does it take to get my NE real estate license?

Here is a potential timeline for how long it could take to obtain your Nebraska real estate salesperson license:

 

Step 1: Complete the required Nebraska Pre-License courses.

  • Most students decide to take an online course because it is faster to complete than an in-person class.
  • Finishing your course can take anywhere from 2-4 weeks, depending on how you bundle the three courses and work through the online course.

 

Step 2: Apply for your license.

  • You'll need passport-type photographs, proof of high school education, and your pre-license education before you apply.
  • The application can be made online within a day once your documentation is ready.
  • Expect around one week to gather documents and 2-3 weeks for processing.

 

Step 3: Schedule your background check.

  • Once the NREC receives your application, it will send fingerprint cards to your address.
  • You must follow all instructions and use the listed vendors.
  • Scheduling your fingerprints could take 1-3 weeks, depending on availability.
  • The NREC estimates results take 4-6 weeks to receive.

 

Step 4: Schedule and take the state exam.

  • PSI will notify you once the NREC approves you to take the exam.
  • You can schedule your exam through http://www.psiexams.com or by calling (855)-834-8748.
  • This step can take anywhere from 1-3 weeks, depending on availability at the testing centers.

 

Step 5: Obtain E&O insurance

Nebraska requires all real estate salespersons to have an E&O insurance policy before asking for license issuance. The Nebraska Real Estate Commission offers a Group E&O Program. Your insurance coverage begins when you pay your premium.

 

Step 6: Submit license issuance.

  • You need to have your employing broker complete the license issuance form.
  • The NREC does not provide an application process time estimate. Expect 1-3 weeks.

 

Step 7: Take 12-hour post-license course

  • You have 180 days or six months to take and submit proof of completing the 12-hour post-license course to the NREC once you have been issued a license.
  • Failure to complete the step will move your license to inactive status.

 

Total Time: 12-24 weeks

 

It's possible to have your NE real estate license within three months. How quickly you earn your license depends on how long you complete all these steps.

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Complete these steps to earn your NE Salesperson's license: 1) Complete a total of 66-hours of pre-license education 2) Apply for the salesperson license 3) Be fingerprinted for a background check 4)Pass the NE salesperson state exam 5)Obtain E&O insurance 6)Submit a license issuance form 7)Take post-license education

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In total, it can cost as little as $704 to earn your Nebraska real estate salesperson license. The fees are spread over the licensing process and not paid all upfront.

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