Continuing Education (CE)- Nevada Real Estate License

If you’re a licensed real estate professional in Nevada, you’re required to complete continuing education (CE) in order to renew your real estate license. While continuing education can seem like a pain, it’s an important way to stay sharp and up to date on the latest industry changes.

There are a few key differences between real estate agents renewing their real estate license for the first time vs subsequent renewals. We’ll touch on some of the specifics of each one, as well as a few other key components of real estate continuing education.

First Time Sales Agent Renewal

Your original real estate license is valid for one year from the last day of the month that you got it, so don’t forget- it can come up quickly! If you’re renewing your Nevada real estate license for the first time, you’ll need to complete 30 hours post-licensing of modules A-O and then submit proof of completion to the Nevada Real Estate Division. The renewal application fee costs $195.

Subsequent Renewals

Subsequent renewals are good for two years. So, if you’re renewing your real estate license for the second time or more, you have one extra year before your license expiration date. With subsequent renewals, you’ll need to complete 36 hours of continuing education. Of those 36 hours, the requirements are as follows:

• 3 hours Agency
• 6 hours Contracts
• 3 hours Ethics
• 3 hours Law & Legislation
• 3 hours Risk Reduction
• 18 hours General Courses

A minimum of 18 hours must be taken through live instruction in order to be valid. The renewal fee is also $195.

CE Exemptions

There are a few different CE exemptions that are available for those who are renewing their real estate license.

First-time licensees that qualify under NAC 645.4442(2.)

If you qualify for an exemption from post-licensing education under NAC 645.4442(2.), which you can verify on the Nevada Real Estate Division website, you’re required to complete 36 hours of continuing education. Those 36 hours of CE are broken down as follows:

• 3 hours Agency
• 6 hours Contracts
• 3 hours Ethics
• 3 hours Law & Legislation
• 3 hours Risk Reduction
• 18 hours of General Courses

Subsequent licensees who are 65 years of age or older and have been licensed in the state of Nevada for at least 30 years.

If you fit this requirement, you can apply to complete a reduced number of continuing education credits. The credits must include:

• 3 hours Agency
• 3 hours Law & Legislation
• 3 hours Contracts
• 3 hours Ethics

A minimum of 50% of these hours must be completed through live instruction.

CE Topics

The Nevada Real Estate Division has a few different requirements for what topics can be covered in CE courses. Courses must maintain, improve, or expand the competency of licensees to perform their duties as licensed real estate professionals. This means that continuing education courses should focus on teaching new information, skills, or best practices rather than simply reviewing information that licensees should already know.

Some examples of topics that could be covered in real estate CE courses include but are not limited to:

• Agency relationships
• Appraisals
• Ethics
• Federal fair housing laws
• Foreclosures
• Fraud
• Nevada real estate law updates
• Probate
• Property management
• Real estate contracts
• Short sales
• Personal development

How to Complete CE

You can complete your continuing education credits through a mixture of online and in-person classes.

Online courses are a popular option for many licensees as they offer flexibility and convenience. There are a number of different providers that offer online CE courses. When choosing an online course, make sure that the provider is approved by the Nevada Real Estate Division and that the course you’re taking covers topics that are approved for CE credit.

In-person courses are another option for completing CE requirements. These courses are typically offered by local real estate associations or schools. When choosing an in-person course, similar to online courses, make sure that the provider is approved by the Nevada Real Estate Division and that the course you’re taking covers topics that are approved for CE credit.

Once you’ve completed your real estate CE requirements, you’ll need to submit proof of completion with your license renewal application to the Division. The certificate must be issued by the CE provider and must include your name, the name of the course, the date of completion, and the number of hours completed. The renewal requirements do vary slightly depending on your real estate profession- real estate salesperson, business broker permit holders, property management permit holders, and others- so keep that in mind as well.

Luckily, there are plenty of options for completing your CE requirements if you live in Las Vegas or anywhere in the state of Nevada. Arti Academics offers a variety of continuing education courses at no cost to you- we’d love to help you get started! Your time is valuable and although continuing education seems like just another requirement, it also offers a great deal of knowledge and resources. So, be sure to utilize it throughout your real estate career!