How to get a Nebraska real estate license
Nebraska real estate salesperson exam requirements: hours, vendor, national vs state portions, and how to prepare for the licensing exam — from the official commission.
- Salesperson hours
- 90 hours (3 x 30-hour courses) + 6-hour professional standards/ethics course (Course 0003), for 96 total — effective January 1, 2026, up from the prior 60+6 hour requirement
- Broker requirement
- 2 years active experience as licensed salesperson/broker (full-time equivalent) + 60 additional hours of broker-level education (two 30-hour courses) + the 6-hour Course 0003
- Exam vendor
- PSI Services, LLC
- Exam structure
- 130 scored questions: 80 national + 50 state law, plus 5-10 unscored pretest questions
- Passing
- Not specified in sources reviewed; consult PSI candidate handbook via Nebraska Real Estate Commission for exact cut score
Some Nebraska details were ambiguous on the official site when we researched this (July 2026) — double-check specifics with the commission before you rely on them.
Preparing for the Nebraska exam
PrepTempo's Salesperson and Broker courses cover the national portion — property, contracts, financing, agency, and practice — which is the same in Nebraska and the larger share of the exam. Study your Nebraska state-law portion from the commission on top of the core.
Nebraska real estate license FAQ
How many hours are required for a Nebraska real estate license?
90 hours (3 x 30-hour courses) + 6-hour professional standards/ethics course (Course 0003), for 96 total — effective January 1, 2026, up from the prior 60+6 hour requirement
What does the Nebraska real estate salesperson exam cover?
130 scored questions: 80 national + 50 state law, plus 5-10 unscored pretest questions
How do I become a realtor in Nebraska?
Complete required pre-license education (90 hours (3 x 30-hour courses) + 6-hour professional standards/ethics course (Course 0003), for 96 total — effective January 1, 2026, up from the prior 60+6 hour requirement), pass the licensing exam (PSI Services, LLC; 130 scored questions: 80 national + 50 state law, plus 5-10 unscored pretest questions), meet any broker affiliation rules, and apply through the Nebraska real estate commission. PrepTempo covers the national exam portion with free sample questions and free Chapter 1.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Nebraska real-estate commission. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state commission or exam vendor.