How to get a real estate license in Fayetteville, NC
There is no separate Fayetteville real estate license. Agents in Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville
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 Fayetteville.
Offices in Fayetteville
4 real estate franchise offices list an address in Fayetteville: 2 Century 21 and 2 Coldwell Banker.
- CENTURY 21 Family Realty 201 S. McPherson Church Rd., 28303 (910) 321-1002 · Office site
- CENTURY 21 The Realty Group 208 Hay Street, 28301 (910) 485-7800 · Office site
- Coldwell Banker Advantage 3800 Raeford Rd, 28304 (910) 483-5353 · Office site
- Coldwell Banker Advantage 5509 Yadkin Rd, 28303 (910) 486-5353 · 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.
Agents and offices in Fayetteville
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Fayetteville?
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 Fayetteville?
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 · Charlotte · Jacksonville · Wilmington · Asheville · Hendersonville · New Bern · Southport
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
Licensed already?
Get a free agent website, add Fayetteville to "Markets I serve" and switch on the directory listing.