New Instructor exam administered this month.
The process to become an approved NCREC instructor now includes an exam that candidates must pass before attending the New Instructor Seminar (NIS). Administration of the new exam begins this month, and the NIS will resume in 2026. You can find more information regarding How to Become a Commission Approved Instructor here.
The proposed rulemaking comment period is now open (November 17 – January 16).
Real estate brokers and members of the public are invited to review proposed rule changes and provide feedback. Written comments may be submitted by email to Public.Comment@ncrec.gov, or mailed to our office. Comments may also be made orally to the Commission at the public hearing on December 17th at 8:30 a.m. at the Commission’s office at 1313 Navaho Drive, Raleigh.
You can find the proposed rule text on our website under Proposed Rulemaking. Please note that this public comment period is different from the public comment period regarding the RPOADS form from November 3 through December 3, 2025
You are invited!
The monthly Real Estate Commission meetings are always open to the public, and you are invited to attend in person or online via Zoom. The meeting this month is December 17th, 2025, here at the Commission building, 1313 Navaho Drive, Raleigh, NC. A Zoom link will be available at ncrec.gov on the day of the meeting.
Kizzy Crawford Heath and Andrew Cox presented Item Writing Workshop in Kentucky
Kizzy Crawford Heath, Assistant Director of Education and Licensing, and Andrew Cox, Education Officer, traveled to Kentucky last month to present NCREC’s ARELLO award winning Item Writing Workshop to the Kentucky Real Estate Educators Association.
Public Comment Period for RPOADS is open now
The Commission is considering updates to the Residential Property Owners’ Association Disclosure Statement (RPOADS) form. A 30-day public comment period will run from November 3 through December 3, 2025. All comments must be submitted in writing by email or mail. You may review the proposed changes on the ncrec.gov homepage, under the License Law and Rules section.
You are invited!
The monthly Real Estate Commission meetings are always open to the public, and you are invited to attend in person or online via Zoom. The meeting this month is November 19th, 2025, here at the Commission building, 1313 Navaho Drive, Raleigh, NC. A Zoom link will be available at ncrec.gov on the day of the meeting.
Janet Thoren presented at the NCREEA Conference this month; Education recognized.
Janet Thoren, Director of Regulatory Affairs, presented at the NCREEA Conference. Stormie Benfield won an award for Program of the Year and Alisha DeBerry won an award for Instructor of the Year. The Commission extends its congratulations to these two North Carolina Real Estate Instructors.
Fall outreach activities are underway.
NCREC attended several college, high school, and community college events in September and October. These events introduced students to the North Carolina Real Estate Commission and its purpose as a consumer protection agency. Students were also introduced to various career opportunities in the real estate industry, some of which require a license and others that do not. To explore these opportunities, click here.
You are invited!
The monthly Real Estate Commission meetings are always open to the public, and you are invited to attend in person or online via Zoom. The meeting next month is November 19th, 2025 here at the Commission building, 1313 Navaho Drive, Raleigh, NC. A Zoom link will be available at ncrec.gov on the day of the meeting.
Fair Housing Symposium October 30, 2025
NCREC is hosting the final Fair Housing Symposium this year on Thursday October 30th, 2025, from 9am – 1pm at Cape Fear Community College. Attendees will learn from industry experts from the US Attorney’s Office, Wilmington Housing Authority, Legal Aid of NC Fair Housing Project, and NCREC. CE and CLE credit will be awarded, NC REALTORS® Approved Fair Housing Training Course. Register here: https://www.ncrec.gov/FairHousing/Registration
Dynamic Appraisal reporting process began this month.
The new dynamic appraisal reporting process began this month. View videos on the new process on Fannie Mae’s website. For more details, you may also download Appendix C & D from this page. See these frequently asked questions for more information: https://singlefamily.fanniemae.com/media/23286/display
You are invited!
The monthly Real Estate Commission meetings are always open to the public, and you are invited to attend in person or online via Zoom. The meeting next month is October 15th, 2025 here at the Commission building, 1313 Navaho Drive, Raleigh, NC. A Zoom link will be available at ncrec.gov on the day of the meeting.
Dynamic score reports are now available!
NCREC is pleased to announce that dynamic score reports for Education Providers (EPs) are now available. You may check the most recent quarterly or annual license examination performance record reports of EPs on our website: ncrec.gov under the Education tab.
The Commission is complying with Session Law 2025-52 (Senate Bill 690) by initiating permanent rulemaking to amend 21 NCAC 58A .0112: Offers and Sales Contracts.
During this rulemaking process, the Commission will not enforce the provisions of the current rule that are subject to change. A broker acting as an agent in a real estate transaction may use a preprinted offer or sales contract form containing provisions concerning the payment of a commission or compensation, including the forfeiture of earnest money, to a broker or firm.
This action is taken in accordance with legislative direction and is designed to provide clarity during the rule revision period. For questions or additional information, please contact Regulatory Affairs at (919) 719-9180.
You are invited!
The monthly Real Estate Commission meetings are always open to the public, and you are invited to attend in person or online via Zoom. The meeting tomorrow, August 13th, 2025 is here at the Commission building, 1313 Navaho Drive, Raleigh, NC. A Zoom link will be available at ncrec.gov on the day of the meeting.
NCREC welcomes four summer interns and congratulates award winners
This summer NCREC welcomed our Education and Licensing intern Winter Alexander (Winston-Salem State University), our Accounting intern Ty’Asiah Ruffin (Elizabeth City State University), and our two Allan Dameron Legal Internship Award recipients, Elliott Madden (Campbell University School of Law) and Elizabeth Allred (Elon University School of Law).
NCREC welcomes high school students on-site
Last month NCREC in collaboration with Jones Lang LaSelle, Inc. ( JLL), hosted 15 high school students participating in the Career Accelerator High School Immersion program. Students were introduced to real estate career opportunities, regulation activities, and commercial real estate interests.
You are invited!
The monthly Real Estate Commission meetings are always open to the public, and you are invited to attend in person or online via Zoom. The meeting today will be held in Charlotte at Johnson C. Smith University, Innovation Center Room 322, STEM Hall, 100 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216. A Zoom link will be available at ncrec.gov on the day of the meeting.
View the new License Renewal FAQ’s page for answers to common renewal questions.
June 30th is an important date here at the Commission. It is the deadline for all NC real estate licenses to be renewed. Due to increased call volumes during this time of year, please be patient when calling NCREC. To assist with some of these calls, a new license renewal FAQ’s page has been released.
Human Trafficking Training Requirement for Vacation Rental Property Managers begins July 1st 2025.
Beginning July 1st, 2025 there is a new law that impacts property managers of vacation rentals and other related service providers, requiring training and reporting procedures for human trafficking awareness. Read this eBulletin article for more information.
You are invited!
The monthly Real Estate Commission meetings are always open to the public, and you are invited to attend in person or online via Zoom. The meeting next month will be held July 16th, 2025 in Charlotte at Johnson C. Smith University. Innovation Center Room 322, STEM Hall, 100 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216. A Zoom link will be available at ncrec.gov on the day of the meeting.
Continuing Education Deadline is Rapidly Approaching
NCREC encourages all brokers and firms to take a moment to verify their Continuing Education (CE) status. There are currently thousands of brokers with outstanding CE requirements that, if not satisfied by June 10, 2025, will cause their licenses to go inactive on July 1st.
What can a co-host do without a license?
The Commission often receives calls from both brokers and unlicensed individuals who want to know what activities require licensure when renting property on Airbnb, VRBO and other similar online platforms. Watch this video and read the eBulletin article for details.
You are invited!
The monthly Real Estate Commission meetings are always open to the public, and you are invited to attend in person or online via Zoom. The meeting next month is June 18th, 2025, here at the Commission building, 1313 Navaho Drive, Raleigh, NC. A Zoom link will be available at ncrec.gov on the day of the meeting.
The Spring Educators Conference was a Shining Success
The Spring Educators Conference was held at the McKimmon Center on March 27, 2025. The theme was “Raleighwood: How to Become an Education Star.” Commission Chair T. Anthony Lindsey, and Vice Chair Bill Aceto addressed the educators and answered their questions about Commission policy and related issues. Executive Director Miriam Baer presented the state of the Commission, and education staff conducted several sessions to enhance the instructors’ education toolboxes.
Is radon a material fact?
A material fact is any fact that could affect a reasonable person’s decision to buy, sell, or lease real estate. Real estate brokers have a duty to take reasonable steps to discover and disclose material facts about a property to all parties in the transaction, regardless of who their agency agreement may be with. Many properties in North Carolina will have some level of radon in them. The EPA has determined that a radon reading of 4.0 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) or higher is the level that is dangerous enough to trigger remediation. If a broker knows prior to listing a property that it has been tested for radon and received a radon reading at or above 4.0 pCi/L, the broker has a duty to disclose this information prior to contract formation. If the broker discovers this information after contract formation, they must disclose this information immediately.
You are invited!
The monthly Real Estate Commission meetings are always open to the public, and you are invited to attend in person or online via Zoom. The meeting tomorrow will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton New Bern – Riverfront, Bradham Room, 100 Middle Street, New Bern, NC 28560. A Zoom link will be available at ncrec.gov on the day of the meeting.
NCREC welcomes our newest Commission Member James Beaty Jr.
James Beaty Jr. was ceremonially sworn in by former Congressman G.K. Butterfield at our March 19th business meeting. Mr. Beaty is a former United States District Court Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina. He previously served on the Commission from 1979-1981.
Seller’s Obligation to Disclose Latent Defects
This month’s eBulletin features an article that explains that the seller may be liable for failing to disclose latent or hidden defects, if they know there is a problem. The RPOADS (Residential Property and Owners’ Association and Disclosure Statement) released in 2024 contains clear language explaining this to sellers and brokers. Read more details in the article: https://bulletins.ncrec.gov/sellers-obligation-to-disclose-latent-defects-legal-liability-and-the-role-of-brokers/
You are invited!
The monthly Real Estate Commission meetings are always open to the public, and you are invited to attend in person or online via Zoom. The meeting next month will be held in New Bern at the DoubleTree by Hilton New Bern – Riverfront, Bradham Room, 100 Middle Street, New Bern, NC 28560. A Zoom link will be available at ncrec.gov on the day of the meeting.