How to get a real estate license in Raleigh, NC
There is no separate Raleigh real estate license. Agents in Raleigh 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 Raleigh
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 Raleigh.
Offices in Raleigh
10 real estate franchise offices list an address in Raleigh: 8 Coldwell Banker and 2 Century 21.
- CENTURY 21 Nexum Realty 4004 Barrett Drive, Ste: 202, 27609 (919) 355-5317 · Office site
- CENTURY 21 Triangle Group 1111 Haynes Street, 27604 (919) 720-4217 · Office site
- Coldwell Banker Advantage 6020 Creedmoor Rd, 27612 (919) 847-2222 · Office site
- Coldwell Banker Advantage 7610 Six Forks Rd, 27615 (919) 848-6363 · Office site
- Coldwell Banker Advantage New Homes 7610 Six Forks Rd Ste 200, 27615 (919) 460-6880 · Office site
- Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston 1001 Wade Ave Ste 100, 27605 (919) 789-5200 · Office site
- Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston 1001 Wade Ave Ste 111, 27605 (919) 960-6430 · Office site
- Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston 5000 Falls of Neuse Rd, 27609 (919) 876-8824 · Office site
- Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston 9051 Strickland Rd Ste 200, 27615 (919) 847-6767 · Office site
- Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston New Homes & Land 1001 Wade Ave Ste 102, 27605 (919) 781-4663 · 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 Raleigh?
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 Raleigh?
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: Chapel Hill · Durham
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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