Step 1: Make sure you meet the basic requirements
The basic requirements to get a Nebraska real estate license are simple. Do you meet these requirements?
- You are at least 19 years old
- You have a high school diploma or GED
- You are a US citizen or have lawful presence in the US
- You pass a criminal background check
Step 2: Register for real estate licensing classes
A real estate license is required for most real estate jobs. Nebraska requires 60 hours of pre-licensing education (two, 30 hour classes) before they will let you get a real estate license.
The following topics are covered in the Nebraska licensing law course:
- Overview of the Nebraska License Act
- Getting Your Real Estate License
- Nebraska Agency Relationships
- Brokerage Business Practices
- Working with Sellers & Buyers
- Specialized Topics
- Real Estate Trust Accounts
- Equal Opportunity: Housing and Public Accommodations
- Discipline: Keeping Your Nebraska License
- Final Exam
- Transferring and Renewing Real Estate Licenses
The following topics are covered in the Nebraska real estate principles course:
- Real Estate as a Career
- Real Property
- Interests in Real Property
- Restrictions on Land Use
- Legal Descriptions
- Ownership of Real Property
- How Ownership is Acquired & Conveyed
- Contract Law – the Basics
- Real Estate Contracts
- Agency and Brokerage Relationships
- Finance: Regulation and Oversight
- Finance: The Role of the Mortgage Markets
- Finance: Types of Loan Programs
- Finance: Pre-Approval Through Loan Commitment
- Finance: Funding & Closing
- Financing: Notes and Security Instruments
- Valuation and Appraisal
- Ethical and Legal Brokerage Practices
- Real Estate Specialties
- Property Management
- Real Estate Investment
- Real Estate Calculations
- Practice Exam
- Course Final Exam
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Step 3: Apply to take the Nebraska real estate exam
You can apply to take the Nebraska real estate exam after you have completed the licensing education requirements. The Nebraska real estate exam fee is $150.
Step 4: Complete the Nebraska real estate license application
The application will ask you some basic questions about you and your background, including any other real estate licenses you have held or currently hold. The Nebraska license application fee is $135.
Nebraska requires a criminal background check for all real estate license applicants. Applicants with a criminal history will be considered on a case-by-case basis. You must submit a letter of explanation if you have a criminal record of any kind.
Nebraska also requires all licensees to carry errors and omissions insurance.
Step 6: Choose a sponsoring broker
All new licensees in Nebraska must work under the supervision of a broker. Choosing a broker is an important decision and we can help you with that. Keller Williams training has been ranked the best in the business and we are committed to helping our agents succeed. Click here to be connected with the right person in charge of hiring at the Keller Williams nearest you.