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North Carolina Real Estate Exam Score Calculator

A passing score of 75 on each of the two sections, computed separately — national (80 scored items, 2.5 hours) and North Carolina state (60 scored items, 2 hours). Both must be passed inside the same 180-day eligibility period. Use your official report to understand which portion needs attention.

140 questions
See score rule
270 min
North Carolina score-report guide

A passing score of 75 on each of the two sections, computed separately — national (80 scored items, 2.5 hours) and North Carolina state (60 scored items, 2 hours). Both must be passed inside the same 180-day eligibility period.

A single correct-answer total cannot reliably determine whether you passed. Use the separate portion results or scaled score on your official report.

North Carolina Exam Details

Salesperson Exam

140

Questions

By portion

To Pass

270 min

Time Limit

Needed

Broker exam: format and passing score per the NCREC candidate handbook.

Exam Fee

$63

Authority

NCREC

North Carolina Real Estate Commission

North Carolina Real Estate Exam Passing Score Breakdown

Everything you need to know about passing the NC exam

MetricSalespersonBroker
Total Questions140—
Passing ScoreSee score ruleSee handbook
Questions Needed to Pass—
Time Limit270 min—
Time per Question1.9 min—
Can Miss (Max Wrong)——

Broker figures are not shown until they have been checked against the current NCREC handbook.

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