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North Carolina Real Estate Courses
Exam Prep Toolkit: Real Estate
The Exam Prep Toolkit: Real Estate gives you a variety of tools to help you understand and retain the knowledge needed to prepare you for national information on your real estate exam.
- Real Estate Flashcards: Delivered electronically, covering hundreds of terms and definitions you will encounter on your real estate exam.
- Real Estate Recorded Review: Powerful recorded webinars covering all topics on the national portion of the licensing exam.
- Real Estate Test-Taking Tips: Recorded webinar covering test-taking tips, strategies for preparing for the national portion of the state licensing exam and how to utilize the test content outlines.
$99.00 BUNDLE
National Real Estate Prep xL - AMP
Prep xL by OnCourse Learning is a sophisticated exam prep tool that leverages adaptive learning technology to tailor study materials to meet your individual needs. Its personalized learning paths provide the optimal study experience to prepare you for the national information on your upcoming real estate license exam. This product should be used only after completion of the state pre-licensing course requirement.
Customized study plan including daily goals that adapt based on activity throughout the system.
Self-paced, comprehensive library of over 1,000 practice questions that will allow you to concentrate on specific topics based on your confidence and knowledge of the subject.
Full-length, timed exams that simulate an actual testing environment.
Real-time readiness data to track your progress and identify your strengths and areas of focus.
$59.00 ONLINE – SELF PACED
ADA and Fair Housing
Fair Housing and the Americans with Disabilities Act legislation affects the business of every real estate professional. This course covers the law and how it pertains to real estate professionals, while refreshing their knowledge of the Federal Fair Housing Laws.
This course covers the prohibitions in the Fair Housing Act, how an individual can enforce the Fair Housing Act, the provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the Fair Housing Act of 1968. It also covers the purpose and scope of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its effects on licensees of the ADA.
$49.00 ONLINE – SELF PACED
Commercial Leases
Leases can be a huge source of commission for agents looking to pursue commercial real estate. This course offers the need-to-know information for the 3 major types of commercial leases: office, retail and industrial. Highlights include: major negotiation points, how to determine rent based on formulas, and technical concerns exclusive to industrial leases.
$49.00 ONLINE – SELF PACED
Ethics In Real Estate: A NAR Code review
A great refresher in ethics, this course reviews the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Code of Ethics and fulfills the mandatory NAR Ethics Renewal Training requirement. Complete with case studies and various scenarios, students will enjoy a better understanding of what is and is not ethical for real estate professionals. Highlights include decision-making exercises designed for an in-depth understanding of application in daily real estate practice.
$49.00 ONLINE – SELF PACED
Green Home Construction
Thinking about "going green?" The prevalence of green home construction continues to expand in the U.S. Don't you want to have a better understanding of this market? This course covers various topics in both sustainable design and green home construction including waste management, lot shopping, special safety applications, site work, and building material choices.
$49.00 ONLINE – SELF PACED
North Carolina Appraisal Courses
Residential Appraiser Site Valuation & Cost Approach
Gain confidence in your appraisal valuation skills! A more in-depth dive into appraisal valuation concepts and cost approach applications, this course meets 15 hours for the Trainee level up to the Licensed Appraiser level of Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria. Develop a stronger understanding of the process of the cost approach as this covers step-by-step the appraisal value process while applying this method. Highlights include interview methods and tips, market extraction, and data sources from professional services. Please note that Basic Appraisal Principles and Basic Appraisal Procedures are both prerequisites for this course.
$199.00 ONLINE – SELF PACED
Residential Report Writing and Case Studies
Get a crash course in appraisal report writing! Students will enjoy this hands-on constructive course focused on learning how to create effective, well-formed reports for appraisals. Both content and exercises focus on appraisal writing techniques, gaining a real understanding of and ability to apply residential valuation procedures and grammar guidelines. Specific residential case studies are used as examples to help students gain a realistic view. Examples help students grasp narrative comment writing on form appraisal reports and also how to explain the process and reasoning behind the valuation conclusions to those who use the reports. 15 hours of Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for the Trainee through Licensed Appraiser level upon completion of this course. Students need to have taken Basic Principles and Basic Appraisal Procedures to be able to sign up.
$199.00 ONLINE – SELF PACED
A URAR Form Review
This course is a detailed walkthrough showing how to complete the Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR). Students will learn each step of the process as the course guides them through the sections and necessary fields of the form. At completion of this appraisal CE course, students should have a full understanding of how to complete the URAR reports in compliance with USPAP.
$99.00 ONLINE – SELF PACED
Appraisal Math and Statistics
A true understanding of appraisal math is essential for success as a real estate appraiser. This course offers students insight into key mathematical functions including the mathematics of finance, and calculating area and statistics involved in appraisal.
$99.00 ONLINE – SELF PACED
North Carolina Real Estate Career
License Process for North Carolina
North Carolina Real Estate License Requirements
Learn about the real estate education needs for licensing and renewal in your state.
Licensing Board/Commission:
North Carolina Real Estate Commission
Requirements:
Education hours required for a real estate salesperson license in the state of North Carolina: N/A
Education hours required for a real estate broker license in the state of North Carolina: 75 hours
Reciprocity:
Real estate commissions and boards across the country are adopting policies for a real estate agents in one state to more easily become licensed in another state. In North Carolina, an applicant who holds a current salesperson or broker real estate license in another state (or US territory or Canadian jurisdiction) that has been on active status within the previous three years may qualify to waive the 75- hour North Carolina broker prelicense course, as well as the national section of the North Carolina real estate license exam. The applicant must first pass the State section of the examination and demonstrate satisfactory moral character.
Continuing Education (CE) and License Renewal Requirements:
Real estate professionals in North Carolina must renew their real estate licenses every year by June 10. By this date, licensees must complete 8 hours of real estate CE classes, including the 4-hour update course provided by the Real Estate Commission (REC).
North Carolina Appraisal Career
License Process for North Carolina
North Carolina Real Estate Appraisal Licensing Requirements
Learn about the appraisal education needs for licensing and renewal in North Carolina.
The information contained below is designed to provide a summary of the minimum education, experience, and examination requirements established by the North Carolina Board of Real Estate Appraisers. The information provided below can be found on the Board’s website. However, we recommend you contact the Board for more detailed information and for any changes which may have occurred.
Licensure Levels
• Registered Trainee
• Certified Residential Appraiser
• Certified General Appraiser
Licensure Requirements to Become an Appraiser
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Possess good character
• Must meet the educational requirement for the applying level of appraiser licensure
• Must meet the experience requirement for the applying level of appraiser licensure
• For Certified Residential level: A minimum of an Associate’s Degree OR 21 college semester hours in specific subject matters is also required
• For Certified General level: A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree OR 30 college semester hours in specific subject matters is also required
• Satisfactory completion of the state examination (Registered Trainees are not required to take a state exam)
• Submit application, required documents, and associated fees
Appraiser School Education Requirements
• 90 hours for the Registered Trainee which consist of the following appraiser courses: Basic Appraisal Principles (30 hours), Basic Appraisal Procedures (30 hours), 15 Hour National USPAP Course or its equivalent (15 hours), Residential Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use (15 hours) OR General Market Analysis & Highest & Best Use (30 Hours)
• 200 Hours for the Certified Residential Appraiser which consist of the same 90 hours of Registered Trainee education AND: Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach (15 Hours), Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches (30 Hours), Residential Report Writing and Case Studies (15 Hours), Statistics, Modeling and Finance (15 Hours), Advanced Residential Applications and Case Studies (15 Hours), Appraisal Subject Matter Electives 20 Hours (May include hours over minimum shown above in other modules)
• 300 hours for the Certified General Appraiser which includes the same 200 hours for the Certified Residential Appraiser education AND: Income Property Appraisal (60 hours), General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies (10 hours), General Appraiser Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use (15 hours)
Experience Requirements for Becoming an Appraiser
• Registered Trainee – No experience required
• Certified Residential Appraiser – 2500 hours in no less than 24 months
• Certified General Appraiser – - 3000 hours in no less than 30 months
• NOTE: NC Point System Requirement is: 300 points in either the residential or general category, 50% must be 1-4 unit single family residential property where the sales comparison approach was used; for the General Certification - 360 points with at least 180 points in the general category
Continuing Education Requirements for Appraiser License Renewal
• There are two CE cycles and appraisers are required to take 28 hours every 2 years
• Seven of the 28 hours must be the 7-Hour National USPAP Update course, as required by the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal Foundation, or its equivalent. USPAP is revised every even numbered year, and appraisers must take the even numbered year edition of the 7- Hour National USPAP Update course by June 1st even numbered year in order to renew in an even numbered year
• The remaining 21 hours of continuing education appraiser classes must be completed by June 1st of every odd numbered year
North Dakota real Estate Courses
National Real Estate Prep xL - AMP
Prep xL by OnCourse Learning is a sophisticated exam prep tool that leverages adaptive learning technology to tailor study materials to meet your individual needs. Its personalized learning paths provide the optimal study experience to prepare you for the national information on your upcoming real estate license exam. This product should be used only after completion of the state pre-licensing course requirement.
Customized study plan including daily goals that adapt based on activity throughout the system.
Self-paced, comprehensive library of over 1,000 practice questions that will allow you to concentrate on specific topics based on your confidence and knowledge of the subject.
Full-length, timed exams that simulate an actual testing environment.
Real-time readiness data to track your progress and identify your strengths and areas of focus.
$59.00 ONLINE – SELF PACED
ADA and Fair Housing
Fair Housing and the Americans with Disabilities Act legislation affects the business of every real estate professional. This course covers the law and how it pertains to real estate professionals, while refreshing their knowledge of the Federal Fair Housing Laws.
This course covers the prohibitions in the Fair Housing Act, how an individual can enforce the Fair Housing Act, the provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the Fair Housing Act of 1968. It also covers the purpose and scope of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its effects on licensees of the ADA.
$29.00 ONLINE – SELF PACED
Basic Real Estate Finance
Understand the money and financial transactions behind real estate. An excellent foundation course on real estate finance, this course will offer you crucial insight into promissory notes, assumptions, mortgages, financing instruments, loan practices, trust deeds, foreclosures, various types of loans, loan practices, and sources of funds.
$49.00 ONLINE – SELF PACED
Business Management in a Real Estate Office
Are you looking to or do you already run a real estate office? Set yourself up for success. The purpose of this course is to offer knowledge and strategy surrounding the essential aspects of the business management of a real estate office. Highlights of this real estate CE course include: human resource administration, financial management, business forecasting, budgeting, and government laws and regulations.
$49.00 ONLINE – SELF PACED
Ethics in Real Estate
A great refresher in ethics, this course reviews the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Code of Ethics and fulfills the mandatory NAR Ethics Renewal Training requirement. Complete with case studies and various scenarios, students will enjoy a better understanding of what is and is not ethical for real estate professionals. Highlights include decision-making exercises designed for an in-depth understanding of application in daily real estate practice.
$29.00 ONLINE – SELF PACED
Green Home Construction
Thinking about "going green?" The prevalence of green home construction continues to expand in the U.S. Don't you want to have a better understanding of this market? This course covers various topics in both sustainable design and green home construction including waste management, lot shopping, special safety applications, site work, and building material choices.
$49.00 ONLINE – SELF PACED
North Dakota Appraisal Courses
Basic Appraisal Principles
Gain a foundation in appraisal principles. This course is an introduction to topics including legal considerations, what influences the value of real estate, real property concepts and characteristics, principles of economics, types of value and real estate markets and analysis, ethical considerations and highest and best use. This 30 hour course fulfills the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for the levels of Trainee up to Licensed Appraiser.
$349.00 ONLINE – SELF PACED
Basic Appraisal Procedures
Want thorough insight into the process of valuation? Then this course is for you! During this 30-hour curriculum, students will learn the three approaches used by appraisers to reach the opinion of value (income capitalization, sales comparison and cost) and how to derive multipliers and rates. Also included is a guide through the sales comparison approach, which is comprised of checking the validity of information, organizing a comparative analysis, making adjustments, selecting comparison units, and conducting market research and reconciliation. Students will enjoy the hands-on completion of crucial sections of an appraisal report as well as gain insight into property description, design basics and construction. This course fulfills 30 hours of Real Property Appraisal Qualification Criteria for the levels of Trainee to Licensed Appraiser. It is advised to complete the Basic Appraisal Principles and Procedures Courses before taking this course.
$349.00 ONLINE – SELF PACED
North Dakota 75-Hour Real Property Appraiser Trainee Package
Complete with 75 hours of the new Associate Real Estate Appraiser Qualification Criteria. This package includes three courses: Basic Appraisal Principles, Basic Appraisal Procedures, and the 2018-2019 15-Hour Equivalent USPAP Course. Also included in this package is the USPAP Manual eBook.
$749.00 BUNDLE
2018-2019 15-Hour Equivalent USPAP Course
This mandatory course will introduce aspiring appraisers to the requirements for ethical behavior and competent performance set forth in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
With the use of practice tests and interactive appraisal scenarios, you will get a full understanding of the history of appraisal standards, the structure of USPAP, essential steps in the appraisal process, USPAP definitions, and how to follow USPAP standards in your new career as a real estate appraiser.
The mandatory Appraisal Foundation USPAP manual ($75 value) is included at no additional cost.
$279.00 ONLINE – SELF PACED
Residential Appraiser Site Valuation & Cost Approach
Gain confidence in your appraisal valuation skills! A more in-depth dive into appraisal valuation concepts and cost approach applications, this course meets 15 hours for the Trainee level up to the Licensed Appraiser level of Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria. Develop a stronger understanding of the process of the cost approach as this covers step-by-step the appraisal value process while applying this method. Highlights include interview methods and tips, market extraction, and data sources from professional services. Please note that Basic Appraisal Principles and Basic Appraisal Procedures are both prerequisites for this course.
$199.00 ONLINE – SELF PACED
North Dakota Real Estate Career
License Process for North Dakota
North Dakota Real Estate License Requirements
Learn about the real estate education needs for licensing and renewal in your state.
Licensing Board/Commission:
North Dakota Real Estate Commission
Requirements:
Education hours required for a real estate salesperson license in the state of North Dakota: 45 hours
Education hours required for a real estate broker license in the state of North Dakota: an additional 60 hours
North Dakota also requires 15 hours of postlicense educataion.
Reciprocity:
Real estate commissions and boards across the country are adopting policies for a real estate agents in one state to more easily become licensed in another state. The North Dakota Real Estate Commission has entered into reciprocity with Georgia, Iowa and Minnesota.
Continuing Education (CE) Renewal Requirements:
In order renew a real estate license in North Dakota, real estate professionals must complete 9 hours of real estate CE courses every year by December
North Dakota Appraisal Career
License Process for North Dakota
North Dakota Real Estate Appraisal Licensing Requirements
Learn about the appraisal education needs for licensing and renewal in North Dakota.
The information contained below is designed to provide a summary of the minimum education, experience, and examination requirements established by the North Dakota Board of Real Estate Appraisers. The information provided below can be found on the Board’s website. However, we recommend you contact the Board for more detailed information and for any changes which may have occurred.
Licensure Levels
• Apprentice Appraiser
• Licensed Appraiser
• Certified Residential Appraiser
• Certified General Appraiser
Licensure Requirements to Become an Appraiser
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Must meet the educational requirement for the applying level of appraiser licensure
• Must meet the experience requirement for the applying level of appraiser licensure
• For Certified Residential level: A minimum of an Associate’s Degree OR 21 college semester hours in specific subject matters is also required
• For Certified General level: A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree OR 30 college semester hours in specific subject matters is also required
• Satisfactory completion of the state examination (Apprentices are not required to take a state exam)
• Submit application, required documents, and associated fees
Appraiser School Education Requirements
• 75 hours for the Apprentice Appraiser which consist of the following appraiser courses: Basic Appraisal Principles (30 hours), Basic Appraisal Procedures (30 hours), 15 Hour National USPAP Course or its equivalent (15 hours),
• 150 hours for the Licensed Appraiser which include the same hour requirement as the Apprentice Appraiser level AND: Residential Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use (15 hours), Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach (15 hours), Residential Report Writing and Case Studies (15 Hours), Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approach (30 hours)
• 200 Hours for the Certified Residential Appraiser which consist of the same 150 hours of Licensed Appraiser education AND: Statistics, Modeling and Finance (15 hours), Advanced Residential Application and Case Studies (15 hours), Appraisal Subject Matter Electives (20 hours)
• 300 hours for the Certified General Appraiser which includes the same 200 hours for the Certified Residential Appraiser education AND: Income Property Appraisal (60 hours), General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies (10 hours), General Appraiser Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use (15 hours)
Experience Requirements for Becoming an Appraiser
• Apprentice Appraiser – No experience required
• Licensed Appraiser - 2000 hours in no less than 12 months
• Certified Residential Appraiser – 2500 hours in no less than 24 months
• Certified General Appraiser – - 3000 hours in no less than 30 months with at least 1500 hours of experience in non-residential appraisals
Continuing Education Requirements for Appraiser License Renewal
• The North Dakota Appraisal Board has transitioned to a 28 hour/2 year renewal cycle. Licensees are now divided into 2 groups (see below). Each group is required to obtain 28 hours of continuing education including the 7 hour National USPAP Update (or Equivalent) course. 1.) Those that renewed on 12/31/12 have an expiration date of 12/31/14 and will continue to expire on even years. 2.) Those that renewed on 12/31/11 now have an expiration date of 12/31/13 and will continue to expire on odd years
• Appraisers must complete 28 hours of continuing education appraiser classes every two years
• 7 hours must include the USPAP Update course or its equivalent