How to get a Nevada real estate license
Nevada 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
- 120 (45 hrs Real Estate Principles, 45 hrs Real Estate Law incl. 18 hrs NV law, 15 hrs Real Estate Transactions/Contracts, 15 hrs Agency)
- Broker requirement
- 64 semester credit hours of broker-level education (45-hr Broker Management, 45-hr Law/experience, 45-hr Appraisal/experience, 15 credits related coursework, 15-hr Contracts, 15-hr Agency) + 2 years active full-time experience within the preceding 4 years (experience can offset some credit hours)
- Exam vendor
- Pearson VUE
- Exam structure
- 120 scored multiple-choice questions: 80 national + 40 Nevada state-specific, administered as two separate exams (national exam + NV state exam)
- Passing
- 75%
Preparing for the Nevada exam
PrepTempo's Salesperson and Broker courses cover the national portion — property, contracts, financing, agency, and practice — which is the same in Nevada and the larger share of the exam. Study your Nevada state-law portion from the commission on top of the core.
Nevada real estate license FAQ
How many hours are required for a Nevada real estate license?
120 (45 hrs Real Estate Principles, 45 hrs Real Estate Law incl. 18 hrs NV law, 15 hrs Real Estate Transactions/Contracts, 15 hrs Agency)
What does the Nevada real estate salesperson exam cover?
120 scored multiple-choice questions: 80 national + 40 Nevada state-specific, administered as two separate exams (national exam + NV state exam)
How do I become a realtor in Nevada?
Complete required pre-license education (120 (45 hrs Real Estate Principles, 45 hrs Real Estate Law incl. 18 hrs NV law, 15 hrs Real Estate Transactions/Contracts, 15 hrs Agency)), pass the licensing exam (Pearson VUE; 120 scored multiple-choice questions: 80 national + 40 Nevada state-specific, administered as two separate exams (national exam + NV state exam)), meet any broker affiliation rules, and apply through the Nevada 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 Nevada real-estate commission. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state commission or exam vendor.