Here is a potential timeline for earning your Nevada real estate salesperson license:
Step 1: Complete the required 120-hour Nevada Pre-license course.
- Most students take the online course so they can complete the required education on their schedule.
- An online course can be faster to complete than an in-person class.
- Expect to take 3-6 weeks, which will depend on how quickly you work through the online course.
Step 2: Schedule and take the state exam.
- You can schedule the licensing exam as soon as you finish the pre-license course.
- To schedule your exam, visit https://home.pearsonvue.com/nv/realestate or call (888) 248-8055.
- Expect 1-3 weeks, depending on test center availability and your schedule.
Step 3: Schedule your fingerprinting.
- Once you pass the exam, schedule your fingerprints and background check.
- Select from one of the state’s approved Fingerprint Vendors. Pearson VUE also has digital fingerprinting at its Las Vegas test center.
- Scheduling fingerprints could take 1-3 weeks, depending on availability and your schedule.
- Results could take 2-6 weeks, depending on how and when you submit the fingerprint card.
Step 4: Be hired by a Nevada broker
A real estate company or broker must hire you before you can submit Form 549 for your license. This step could take a few weeks to months.
Step 5: Apply for your license.
- You can submit the application as soon as you have been hired by a broker, your proof of education, the passing exam report, and your fingerprint verification form.
- The NREC does not provide an application process time estimate. It often depends on when the state receives your fingerprint results.
Total Time: 9-24 weeks
It's possible to have your real estate license in about three months. How quickly you earn your license depends on the time it takes to complete the pre-license education course, pass the exam, submit fingerprints, be hired by an agency or broker, and the license application processing.