Real Estate Pre-Licensing

Program Overview

Our Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course at Johnston Community College (JCC) is officially approved by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC) to fulfill the educational requirements necessary for obtaining a broker license.

Requirements

  • Strong reading comprehension
  • Proficient in Math Skills
  • Basic Computer Literacy
  • Must attend at least 80% of the classes

What You'll Learn

Your course fee includes the "Principles of Real Estate Practice in North Carolina, 3rd Edition" e-book, seamlessly integrated into our course software. While a physical copy of the textbook is optional, many students find it beneficial for offline study.

  • Key real estate principles and practices
  • North Carolina real estate laws and regulations
  • Real estate math and finance basics
  • Property ownership, rights, and transfer
  • Brokerage relationships and agency law
  • Contracts, closings, and trust account management
  • Fair housing laws and ethical practices

Career Opportunities

This pre‑licensing course is officially approved by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission and gives you everything you need to sit for the broker exam—and step into a professional real estate role. Once licensed, a variety of career paths open up:

  • Real Estate Sales Agent
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Property Manager
  • Leasing Consultant
  • Appraiser – with extra certification courses
  • Real Estate Assistant/Coordinator
  • Real Estate Investor 
Upcoming Courses
Course Date Location Time
Real Estate Pre-Licensing September 16, 2025 Main Campus 05:30 p.m. - 09:30 p.m.

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