Key reports, issues, and decisions of interest to licensees and/or the public are reported here from the most recent Commission meeting:
Commission Meeting of January 21, 2026
Pending Cases: The Commission entered into consent agreements to suspend 3 licenses, ordered hearings in cases involving a total of 7 licensees, accepted the permanent voluntary surrender of 1 license, accepted the voluntary surrender of 1 license for a period of time, left 4 cases pending, and reprimanded 2 licensees.
License Applications Involving Character Issues: License applicants who have character issues such as prior criminal convictions or disciplinary actions by another licensing board are separately considered by the Commission. Decisions are based upon criminal background checks, information supplied by the applicant, and in-person interviews.
Total candidates considered: 12; total approved: 11; approved with conditions: 1.
License Examination Results: If you are interested in reviewing the most recent statistics and pass rates regarding the North Carolina broker license examination, License Examination Results.
Larry A. Outlaw Excellence in Education Award: The Director of Education and Licensing reported on the purpose of the award, the timeline for this year, and the criteria for the Commission’s consideration in making its decision. Award submissions can be made until February 20, 2026.
Educators Conference: The Assistant Director of Education and Licensing reviewed the flyer announcing this year’s Educators Conference, to be held April 2, 2026, at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh. She noted that planned topics include remarks from the Chair and Executive Director, exam security, and the announcement of the Larry A. Outlaw Excellence in Education Award, among other things. She asked the members for additional suggestions and to let her know if they are interested in attending the conference.
Monthly Financial Report, Quarterly Investment, and Education & Recovery Fund Report: The Commission received the monthly Financial Report, Quarterly Investment Report, and Education & Recovery Fund Report presented by the Chief Financial Officer for the period ending December 31, 2025.
FY 2025-26 Income and Expense Projections: The Commission approved the revised income and expense projections as recommended by the Finance Committee. The Chief Financial Officer and Financial Controller indicated an improvement from original projections.
Rule Changes: The Compliance Manager reviewed proposed rule text, the process for changes, and the public comments received. The Commission adopted the rule changes as presented. Commission member Black thanked all those who had taken the time to submit their comments for the Commission’s consideration.
Project Summaries: The Executive Director reviewed the 2025-2026 Project Summaries noting projects that have been completed or extended since the December Commission meeting.
Report on License Numbers: As of January 1, 2026, there are 123,721 brokers and firms licensed by the Commission, as follows:
Active Full Brokers – 78,704
Active Provisional Brokers – 4,405
Brokers-in-Charge – 17,533
BIC Eligible Brokers – 6,781
Inactive Full Brokers – 16,483
Inactive Provisional Brokers – 6,164
Firms – 17,700
Limited Nonresident Commercial Brokers – 265
Next Commission Meeting: The next Commission meeting will be held at 8:30 am, February 18, 2026, at the North Carolina Real Estate Commission in Raleigh, NC, and is open to the public. It can also be viewed via Zoom online video.