Assistant Director of Education and Licensing, Kizzy Crawford Heath, elected President-Elect of the North Carolina Real Estate Educators Association (NCREEA)
Kizzy Crawford Heath, Assistant Director of Education and Licensing for the North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC), has been elected President-Elect of the North Carolina Real Estate Educators Association (NCREEA).
Allow Extra Time for Appraisal-Related Transactions
Consumers and brokers should consider allowing additional time for real estate transactions involving an appraisal. Lenders, appraisers, and brokers are adjusting to the mandatory transition to the new dynamic appraisal form, UAD 3.6.
Planning ahead and building in extra time can help minimize delays and keep transactions on track. For more information about the new appraisal requirements, visit Fannie Mae’s website.
NCREC is hiring!
Are you considering a career with the North Carolina Real Estate Commission? If so, visit this site to view current job opportunities, sign up for job alerts, and apply.
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 18, 2026, 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 accepts two national awards at the 2026 National ARELLO® Conference
NCREC attended the National ARELLO® conference last month. We received two national awards: 2026 ARELLO® Postlicensing/CE Award and 2026 Total Education Award for the Fair Housing Symposiums. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar7_QgACNBQ
NCREC announces our new video series, “Open House” with Executive Director Janet Thoren.
Beginning October 1st, consumers and brokers will be able to hear candid thoughts on important current topics from our Executive Director, Janet Thoren. Check out our new YouTube video series, Open House with Janet Thoren. You may view the first episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cBqwiZJ0UM
NCREC is hiring!
Are you considering a career with the North Carolina Real Estate Commission? If so, visit this site to view current job opportunities, sign up for job alerts, and apply.
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 October 21st, 2026, 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.
Public Comment Period for Proposed Rulemaking
The Commission is considering proposed rule changes for the Limited Nonresident Commercial License, 21 NCAC 58A .1800s. We invite members of the public to submit written comments on the proposed rules during the designated comment period, July 15 to September 14, 2026. Comments should be directed to the Commission’s Rulemaking Coordinator at public.comment@ncrec.gov.
NCREC is hiring!
Are you considering a career with the North Carolina Real Estate Commission? If so, visit the Commission’s website to view current job opportunities, sign up for job alerts, and apply.
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 September 23rd, 2026, 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.
New Chair and Vice-Chair began their terms on August 1, 2026.
Executive Director Janet Thoren announced that Melvin “Skip” Alston of Greensboro has been elected as Chair and Robert J. Ramseur, Jr., of Raleigh as Vice Chair of the North Carolina Real Estate Commission. Their terms will begin on August 1, 2026.
Seller impersonation fraud is increasing.
The North Carolina Real Estate Commission has issued alerts to consumers and brokers regarding fake seller scams since 2022. These fraudulent schemes continue to increase in frequency and sophistication, posing significant risks to consumers, brokers, attorneys, and lenders. Consumers are encouraged to stay informed about seller impersonation fraud and recognize potential warning signs. Watch the Fake Seller Fraud video in the Commission’s newly released Consumer Fraud YouTube playlist to learn how these scams occur and the steps you can take to help protect yourself.
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 week is August 19th, 2026, 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 wishes Miriam Baer a happy retirement!
Miriam Baer retired from her position as Executive Director on June 30, 2026, from the North Carolina Real Estate Commission, after 38 years of service. The Commission thanks Miriam for her excellence and dedication to North Carolina consumers and brokers and wishes her a happy retirement!
Have you updated your email address, physical address, and phone number?
Maintaining accurate contact information with the North Carolina Real Estate Commission is a requirement. All licensees must notify the Commission of any change to their email address or phone number within 10 days of the change. This requirement applies to all brokers, including provisional brokers and full brokers, regardless of whether their licenses are on active or inactive status.
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 week is July 15th, 2026, at Appalachian State University, Plemmons Student Union, 263 Locust Street, Boone, NC. A Zoom link will be available at ncrec.gov on the day of the meeting.
Renewal Deadline is Rapidly Approaching
NCREC encourages all brokers and firms to take a moment to renew their broker and firm licenses by June 30, 2026. Failure to renew will cause their licenses to expire on July 1st. Ask your broker if they have renewed their license. https://www.ncrec.gov/Licensing/LicenseRenewalFaq
Public Comment Period for Proposed Agency Rules is Open Now.
The Commission is considering updates to rule 58A. 0104, and the introduction of three new rules regarding Agency, WWREA/Agency Disclosures, Agency Agreements and Dual Agency. A 60-day public comment period began last month and will run through July 3, 2026. 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 next week is June 24th, 2026 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.
Continuing Education Deadline is Rapidly Approaching
NCREC encourages all brokers to verify their Continuing Education (CE) status. Are you one of the +/- 80,000 brokers with outstanding CE requirements that, if not satisfied by June 10, 2026, will cause your licenses to go inactive on July 1st?
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 week is May 20th, 2026, 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 NCREC Spring Educators Conference
Last week’s Spring Educator’s conference was held at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh. This travel themed conference featured presentations about Exam Security, New Instructor Procedures and AI updates. Congratulations to the 2026 Larry A. Outlaw Excellence in Education Award winner, Cindy Chandler.
Application Fees Increases By $5.00
Effective, April 1, 2026, the application fee for broker and firm licenses will increase to $105.
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 week is April 22nd, 2026, 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.
Congratulations to Janet Thoren for recognition in the Legal Elite Hall of Fame
The North Carolina Real Estate Commission extends its congratulations to Janet Thoren, Director of Regulatory Affairs, on being selected to the Legal Elite Hall of Fame. She was bestowed this prestigious honor of being a 2026 Legal Elite by the North Carolina Business Magazine, in recognition of her professional excellence and contributions to the legal community.
License Renewal Fee Increases By $5.00
Effective, April 1, 2026, the license renewal fee will increase to $50 (previously $45). Licensees must renew their license by paying this renewal fee between May 15th-June 30th, 2026.
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 March 18th, 2026, at the North Carolina State Capitol Building, Historic House Chamber, 1 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC.
Mark Barker Lift Me Up Award
Deborah Carpenter, Education Officer, was awarded the Mark Barker Lift Me Up Award at the Distinguished Real Estate Instructor (DREI) Summit on January 17, 2026. The Mark Barker Lift Me Up Award is an annual award bestowed by the DREI Council on an active DREI who has contributed significantly to help DREI’s, and other instructors elevate the level of their professional instruction. The award is named after the first award recipient, Mark Barker, DREI, who created the designation and the Generally Accepted Principles of Education (GAPE) criteria for REEA.
NCREC has a New Learning Management System
NCREC is pleased to announce a new partnership with DigitalChalk, and the launch of a modernized training portal designed to enhance course administration and deliver a more intuitive, efficient, and dependable learning experience for all Commission-offered courses such as the 12-Hour BIC Course and the Trust Account Course. View this eBulletin article for more details.
NCREC is hiring!
Are you considering a career with the North Carolina Real Estate Commission? If so, visit this site to view current job opportunities, sign up for job alerts, and apply.
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 week is February 18th, 2026, 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.