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 exam cover?

130 scored questions: 80 national + 50 state law, plus 5-10 unscored pretest questions

Nebraska real estate license

What it takes to get licensed to sell real estate in Nebraska, from the state's official commission and exam vendor.

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.

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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.