North Carolina real estate CE courses

Curated courses matched to North Carolina’s salespersons and brokers renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.

8CE hours every 1 yearBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: CE due by June 10 each year (license year July 1–June 30); no CE courses offered June 11–30.

Source: North Carolina Real Estate Commission

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Update course (General or BIC Update)	4 hours	Every year	Brokers
Commission-approved elective	4 hours	Every year	Brokers

Update course (General or BIC Update) (4 hours, every year)

2026-2027 Broker in Charge Update Course (Live Online)

The CE Shop · 4h · live webinar · State Real Estate Commission (The CE Shop is an approved continuing education provider in North Carolina; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$85.00list price; frequent promo pricing (e.g., $51 with code START)View course →

Note: Live-online 4-hour BIC Update. Non-BIC brokers take the General Update instead — select the right version on the provider's page.

Commission-approved elective (4 hours, every year)

O/L - Federal and North Carolina State Fair Housing Laws

The CE Shop · 4h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (The CE Shop is an approved continuing education provider in North Carolina; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$59.00list price; frequent promo pricing (e.g., $35.40)View course →

Note: Confirm this course is approved for North Carolina CE credit and matches the current cycle's requirements on the provider's page before purchase.

O/L - Managing Risk in Your Real Estate Business

The CE Shop · 4h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (The CE Shop is an approved continuing education provider in North Carolina; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$59.00list price; frequent promo pricing (e.g., $35.40)View course →

Note: Confirm this course is approved for North Carolina CE credit and matches the current cycle's requirements on the provider's page before purchase.

Advocating for Short Sale Clients

The CE Shop · 3h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (The CE Shop is an approved continuing education provider in North Carolina; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$59.00typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

Note: Counts toward elective hours. Confirm the course is approved for North Carolina CE credit on the provider's page before purchase.

AI in Real Estate: Usage, Oversight, and Scam Awareness

The CE Shop · 3h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (The CE Shop is an approved continuing education provider in North Carolina; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$59.00typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

Note: Counts toward elective hours. Confirm the course is approved for North Carolina CE credit on the provider's page before purchase.

Preparing a Market Analysis - Best Practices

The CE Shop · 3h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (The CE Shop is an approved continuing education provider in North Carolina; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$59.00typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

Note: Counts toward elective hours. Confirm the course is approved for North Carolina CE credit on the provider's page before purchase.

Personal Safety

The CE Shop · 3h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (The CE Shop is an approved continuing education provider in North Carolina; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$59.00typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

Note: Counts toward elective hours. Confirm the course is approved for North Carolina CE credit on the provider's page before purchase.

Lead Awareness and Compliance

The CE Shop · 3h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (The CE Shop is an approved continuing education provider in North Carolina; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$59.00typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

Note: Counts toward elective hours. Confirm the course is approved for North Carolina CE credit on the provider's page before purchase.

Working With Real Estate Investors: Understanding Investor Strategies

The CE Shop · 3h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (The CE Shop is an approved continuing education provider in North Carolina; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$59.00typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

Note: Counts toward elective hours. Confirm the course is approved for North Carolina CE credit on the provider's page before purchase.

Free options

Accredited free courses. Note: free options rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.

Fairhaven 2.0: Fair Housing SimulationFree

National Association of REALTORS · 2h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (National Association of REALTORS is an approved continuing education provider in North Carolina; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

Freefree; NAR membership requiredView course →

Note: Free for NAR members; meets NAR's fair housing training requirement. State CE credit is not automatic — confirm North Carolina accepts it before counting it toward renewal.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do North Carolina salespersons and brokers need?

North Carolina salespersons and brokers need 8 CE hours every year.

What are the mandatory CE topics for North Carolina real estate renewal?

Each renewal: 4 hours update course (general or bic update); 4 hours commission-approved elective. See the mandated topics table above for the full breakdown.

When is the North Carolina real estate renewal deadline?

CE due by June 10 each year (license year July 1–June 30); no CE courses offered June 11–30.

Do online real estate CE courses count, and are completions reported?

Yes — North Carolina accepts online CE from approved providers. Most national providers report completions to the North Carolina Real Estate Commission electronically; confirm reporting when you enroll and keep your certificates until renewal is confirmed.

Disclaimer: CECourse is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any course provider listed on this page. We do not control provider pricing, course availability, content, accreditation status, or board reporting — all of which may change without notice. Course listings are curated for convenience and were last verified on 10-06-2026. Requirements change — always verify current mandates with the North Carolina Real Estate Commission. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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