How to get a real estate license in Durham, NC
There is no separate Durham real estate license. Agents in Durham hold a North Carolina broker license from the North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC), the same as everywhere else in the state. Here is what that means locally, with the full steps in the North Carolina guide.
The North Carolina steps at a glance
- Meet the basics
- Take the 75-hour prelicensing course
- Apply online
- Pass the two-part exam
- Activate under a Broker-in-Charge
- Finish 90 hours of postlicensing within 18 months
Full North Carolina guide · Renewal and CE rules
Picking a brokerage in Durham
The North Carolina 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 Durham.
Offices in Durham
2 real estate franchise offices list an address in Durham: 2 Coldwell Banker.
- Coldwell Banker Advantage 404 Hunt St Ste 130, 27701 (919) 648-2622 · Office site
- Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston 3917 University Dr, 27707 (919) 401-7600 · 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 Durham?
Not for the real estate license itself: the North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC) issues it and it covers all of North Carolina. The city may have its own business license rules, so check with the city.
Where do I take the course if I live in Durham?
Any school approved by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC) works, in a classroom or online where the state allows it. Check the approval before you pay.
Nearby city guides: Raleigh · Chapel Hill
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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