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NC Real Estate Practice Test Practice Questions

North Carolina Real Estate Provisional Broker Exam — Practice with free North Carolina real estate sample questions covering agency, due diligence, disclosure forms, broker-in-charge supervision, licensing rules, contracts, and property interests. Each answer includes a clear explanation so the rule sticks, not just the letter choice.

120
Total Questions
4 hours
Time Limit
57/80 national and 29/40 state
Passing Score
~$64
Registration Fee

Free Sample Questions

Here are 5 free sample questions from our full bank of 550+ NC Real Estate Practice Testpractice questions. Try them out below — click "Show Answer" to reveal the correct response and explanation.

1

A buyer in North Carolina makes an offer using the standard Offer to Purchase and Contract. The buyer pays a due diligence fee and later terminates during the due diligence period. What usually happens to the due diligence fee?

AIt is refunded automatically with the earnest money
BIt is split equally between the buyer and seller
CIt is credited back only if the lender denies the loan
DIt is generally kept by the seller
2

A North Carolina broker is working with a buyer but has not yet entered into a written buyer agency agreement. Under North Carolina agency rules, when must the broker reduce the buyer agency relationship to writing?

ANo later than the time the buyer makes an offer to purchase
BOnly after the seller accepts the buyer's offer
CWithin 30 days after the first property showing
DOnly if the buyer asks for exclusive representation
3

A seller of a residential property in North Carolina receives the Residential Property and Owners' Association Disclosure Statement. The seller does not want to answer one of the condition questions. Which response is permitted?

AThe seller must answer yes or no to every question
BThe seller may select 'No Representation' for that item
CThe listing broker may complete the answer for the seller
DThe question can be removed before the form is delivered
4

A provisional broker in North Carolina wants to advertise a listed property on social media. Which statement best describes the supervision requirement?

AThe provisional broker may advertise independently if the post is unpaid
BThe provisional broker may advertise without review after passing the state portion
CThe broker-in-charge must supervise the provisional broker's brokerage activities, including advertising
DThe North Carolina Real Estate Commission must approve each advertisement before posting
5

In a North Carolina residential sale, which disclosure is specifically tied to whether the owner has severed, leased, or retained rights related to oil, gas, or mineral interests?

AMineral and Oil and Gas Rights Mandatory Disclosure Statement
BLead-Based Paint Disclosure only
CWorking With Real Estate Agents Disclosure
DExclusive Right to Sell Listing Agreement

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About the NC Real Estate Practice Test

Format & Structure

Total Questions
120
Time Limit
4 hours
Format
Multiple choice; national and state portions, plus possible pretest questions

Scoring & Cost

Passing Score
57/80 national and 29/40 state
Registration Fee
~$64

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is the North Carolina real estate licensing exam structured?

The North Carolina licensing exam has two scored portions: 80 national questions and 40 state questions, for 120 scored questions total. You may also see pretest questions that do not count toward your score. The whole appointment is scheduled for 4 hours, so pacing matters but you usually have enough time if you keep moving.

What score do I need to pass the NC real estate exam?

You need 57 correct answers out of 80 on the national portion and 29 correct answers out of 40 on the North Carolina state portion. The sections are scored separately. If you pass one portion and miss the other, North Carolina generally lets you retake only the failed portion within the allowed eligibility window.

What topics should I expect on the North Carolina state portion?

Expect North Carolina-specific licensing law, agency disclosure, broker-in-charge supervision, trust money rules, property disclosure, contracts, due diligence, and Commission rules. The state portion is small, but it can feel picky because it asks about local practice. A focused nc real estate practice test should spend real time on those details.

What is a provisional broker in North Carolina?

North Carolina calls an entry-level real estate licensee a provisional broker. After passing the license exam and receiving the license, a provisional broker must work under a broker-in-charge and complete required postlicensing education to remove provisional status. In plain English: you can start, but you are still supervised.

How much does the North Carolina real estate exam cost?

The exam fee is commonly listed at about $64 per attempt. That fee is separate from prelicensing education, application fees, fingerprinting or background-check costs, and any course materials you buy. Always check the current candidate bulletin before scheduling, because fees can change.

What makes North Carolina contracts different from other states?

North Carolina residential contracts often use a due diligence period, a due diligence fee, and earnest money, and those pieces are not interchangeable. The due diligence fee is typically paid to the seller and is usually nonrefundable, while earnest money may be refundable if the buyer terminates properly during due diligence. That distinction shows up often in practice questions.

Do North Carolina sellers have to disclose property defects?

Many residential sellers use the Residential Property and Owners' Association Disclosure Statement, which allows Yes, No, or No Representation answers for many items. But brokers cannot ignore material facts. If a broker knows or reasonably should know a material fact, the broker must disclose it even if the seller selected No Representation.

How should I use a north carolina real estate practice exam?

Use it in short rounds, then review every explanation before moving on. If you miss a question on agency, disclosure, or due diligence, write down the rule in your own words and come back to it the next day. That little loop is boring in the best possible way: it works.

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