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North Carolina Real Estate Education
What is the focus of this course?
This program focuses only on the National part of the licensing exam. There are 80 questions on the NC real estate exam that are considered "national" questions. See list of topics at the bottom of this page.
If the state part of the exam is your challenge, read here. I have a state-specific prep course.
If real estate math is your weak spot, read here. I have a program for you, too.
How do I take this course?
This course is on demand. There are more than 40 videos to watch. Most of the videos are 15 minutes long. Some are longer. You take the course at your pace and can do all of the course or just parts of it.
You have 30 days to enjoy the material but you can ask for a 30-day extension.
Are there practice questions?
Every unit has practice questions. Within each video lesson, I go over the typical exam question on the topic and show you how to answer them. Then there are practice questions you do on your own and I provide you with the reason for the right answer and discuss the wrong answers.
I also provide practice quizzes, test-taking tips, and other bonus materials at the end of the course.
How close to the state exam questions are your questions?
NC instructors do not have access to the state exam. HOWEVER, my students tell me my questions are EXACTLY like the ones they are seeing on the exam. I am the contributing author of the leading practices and principles textbook and write test questions professionally.
Why should I take this program?
First, it is relatively inexpensive at $79. I have priced the course to be affordable. Other similar programs will cost you $100 more.
Second, I have been a real estate teacher for more than 35 years.
I also was an English teacher. Many students who are unsuccessful multiple times on the state exam have vocabulary and comprehension problems because the questions are long and the answers are longer. The language of test is very dense, much more than the questions on the national exam. I give a lot of guidance about how to read the questions.
I know what I am talking about when I teach. I even teach other real estate teachers.
I have four college degrees in education, including a doctorate. I understand how tests are constructed.
I wrote this course. I teach it. I run the software behind it. You won't have to wait to get answers to your questions. Just email me.
Is your course current?
Yes. I update my materials as soon as I know that new content is being tested.
Debbie, do you tutor?
I don't provide tutoring one-on-one, but I am happy to answer your questions by email. I can also call you if you need more guidance.
Will I be successful if I take this course?
See what other students who have failed the test say about my program here.
Do you give a guarantee refund?
No, I am sorry, I don't. But I can feel confident you will learn some important concepts and tips from the course.
Why am I failing the test?
There are any number of reasons. First, the test service dos not give you feedback, so you don't know what the problem is.
- It's possible that you are not reading the question correctly. You may be missing critical clues in the question.
- It's possible you are choosing a correct answer but there is an answer that is even MORE correct.
- It's possible that you do not understand the vocabulary being used in the question or that you really don't have the knowledge of that particular topic...yet.
It's likely that if you are just missing passing by 2 or 3 questions, it's reason #1 or #2. If you are missing by A LOT of questions, it's also reason #3.
Don't give up. A good real estate broker has to be persistent to be successful, too!
You may be interested in this short video explaining why students fail the exam here.
How do I enroll in this program? Click below.
What topics are covered in this course?
I cover all of the topics with the detail required by the NCREC. You can skip the lessons that you don't need or you can complete all of the video lessons and practice questions.
I wanted to say thank you! I had used 3 different companies and failed the test. I decided why not give your program a try? I am thankful that I did. I completed all the sections the day before I took the test. I passed my test. Your teaching is what I needed to pass. I will recommend your programs! Joey Dishman
Exam Prep Topics Coverage
Students will have an opportunities to practice state exam questions with the teacher and then on their own (with feedback, of course, about the answers.)
Students have 60 days to take this course and upon request can receive extended access.
Specifically, the NCREC requires that you know about these topics:
Requirement for Real Estate License
License Categories and Status
Broker-in-Charge
North Carolina Real Estate Commission
License Administrative / Maintenance Requirements
Agency Disclosure
Dual and Designated Agency
Selected Regulated Practices
Handling & Accounting for Funds
Brokerage Fees and Compensation
Prohibited Practices
Agency Contracts and Practices
Time Shares
Property Taxation
Sales Contracts and Practices
NCAR Standard Form 2-T
Closing Procedures
Laws Governing Residential Tenancies
Residential Square Footage Guidelines
Miscellaneous NC Laws and Legal Concepts
General Real Estate Topics
Basic House Construction
Federal Income Taxation of Home
Ownership / Sale
Residential Loan Qualification Calculations
Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) Calculations
