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Nebraska Real Estate License Act (Section 81-885 et seq.)

Which body licenses and regulates real estate brokers in Nebraska?

  • a.The Nebraska Association of Realtors
  • b.The Nebraska Department of Revenue
  • c.The Nebraska Real Estate Commission (NREC)
  • d.The county register of deeds

The Nebraska Real Estate Commission licenses and regulates brokers and salespersons under the Nebraska Real Estate License Act (beginning at Section 81-885 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes). A trade association has no licensing authority, and neither the Department of Revenue nor the register of deeds regulates real estate licensing.

Nebraska Real Estate License Act (Section 81-885 et seq.)

The Nebraska Real Estate License Act begins at approximately which section of the Nebraska Revised Statutes?

  • a.Section 81-885
  • b.Section 76-2,120
  • c.Section 25-101
  • d.Section 60-101

The Nebraska Real Estate License Act begins at Section 81-885 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes and is administered by the Nebraska Real Estate Commission. The other citations refer to unrelated portions of Nebraska law. Knowing the governing statute helps a broker locate the rules for licensing and discipline.

Nebraska Real Estate License Act (Section 81-885 et seq.)

In Nebraska, a salesperson may perform licensed real estate activity only when:

  • a.Approved individually for each sale by the Commission
  • b.Affiliated with and supervised by a designated broker
  • c.Registered with the county register of deeds
  • d.Working independently after two years of experience

A Nebraska salesperson may act only while affiliated with and supervised by a designated broker and must be paid through that broker. A salesperson cannot operate independently, and licensed activity does not require individual Commission approval per sale or registration with the register of deeds.

Nebraska Real Estate License Act (Section 81-885 et seq.)

Under the Nebraska broker examination structure, a candidate who fails one portion generally must:

  • a.Retake only the failed portion within a week
  • b.Wait one year with no retake
  • c.Retake the whole examination
  • d.Automatically receive a salesperson license

Per the Nebraska broker exam structure, a candidate who fails a portion retakes the whole examination rather than only the failed portion. This is a Nebraska-specific administrative feature that broker candidates should be aware of. Failing does not result in an automatic lower-tier license.

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