How to get a real estate license in Lincoln, NE
There is no separate Lincoln real estate license. Agents in Lincoln hold a Nebraska salesperson license from the Nebraska Real Estate Commission, the same as everywhere else in the state. Here is what that means locally, with the full steps in the Nebraska guide.
The Nebraska steps at a glance
- Meet the basics
- Complete 96 hours
- Apply, get fingerprinted and pass the exam
Full Nebraska guide · Renewal and CE rules
Picking a brokerage in Lincoln
The Nebraska guide explains when you need to work under a broker. Many new agents talk to a few local offices before they decide. These franchise offices list an address in Lincoln.
Offices in Lincoln
2 real estate franchise offices list an address in Lincoln: 1 Century 21 and 1 Coldwell Banker.
- CENTURY 21 Home & Farm Realty, Inc. 847 S. 48th Street, 68510 (402) 489-5911 · Office site
- Coldwell Banker NHS Real Estate 4230 Pioneer Woods Dr Ste A, 68506 (402) 489-9071 · Office site
Source: All The Places (CC-0), from each brand's public office locator, as of October 18, 2026. Not affiliated and not a recommendation; confirm details with the office.
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Lincoln?
Not for the real estate license itself: the Nebraska Real Estate Commission issues it and it covers all of Nebraska. The city may have its own business license rules, so check with the city.
Where do I take the course if I live in Lincoln?
Any school approved by the Nebraska Real Estate Commission works, in a classroom or online where the state allows it. Check the approval before you pay.
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This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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