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North Carolina Real Estate Broker Exam Cram Sheet (2026)
The highest-yield points on the North Carolina Real Estate Brokerexam, grouped by the exam's real content areas. Print it, review the ones you keep missing, then drill them with free practice questions.
140questions
75 (scaled)to pass
16content areas
Real Property: Rights, Land, and Fixtures
11% of the exam- Land, Real Estate, and Real Property
- Fixtures and Trade Fixtures
Ownership: Estates and Forms of Holding Title
10% of the exam- Freehold Estates
- Concurrent Ownership
Valuation and Appraisal Methods
14% of the exam- Principles That Drive Value
- The Three Approaches to Value
Contracts and Agency Fundamentals
20% of the exam- Elements of a Valid Contract
- Agency and Fiduciary Duties
Real Estate Practice and Fair Housing
18% of the exam- Federal Fair Housing Law
- Antitrust and Ethical Marketing
Property Conditions and Disclosures
10% of the exam- Environmental Hazards
- Federal Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
Real Estate Financing
9% of the exam- Notes, Mortgages, and Deeds of Trust
- Loan Types and Consumer Protection
Real Estate Math
9% of the exam- Commissions, Percentages, and Area
- Prorations and Financing Math
North Carolina Agency Law
27% of the exam- The Working With Real Estate Agents Disclosure
- Buyer Agency and Dual Agency
- Fiduciary Duties Under NC Law
North Carolina Brokerage Practice
20% of the exam- Trust and Escrow Account Rules
- License Categories and the Broker-in-Charge
- Advertising and Recordkeeping
Other North Carolina Laws and Disclosures
18% of the exam- Residential Property Disclosure Statement
- Excise Tax and Owners' Associations
North Carolina Contracts and Closing
12% of the exam- The Offer to Purchase and Due Diligence
- Attorney-Supervised Closings
Supervision and Compensation in North Carolina
7% of the exam- How Brokers Are Compensated
- Supervisory Responsibility
North Carolina Taxes and Insurance
7% of the exam- Property and Transfer Taxes
- Homeowners and Flood Insurance
North Carolina Licensure and Education
5% of the exam- License Structure and Education Path
- The Real Estate Commission's Role
North Carolina Landlord and Tenant Law
5% of the exam- The Tenant Security Deposit Act
- Landlord Duties and Evictions
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