Durham Regional Association of REALTORS Preferred Courses

Topics Include:

1. Appraisals
2. FAQs
3. Fake Sellers
4. Fair Housing
5. Law and Rules Update
6. Licensing & Education
7. BIC Responsibilities

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at Downloadable PDFs.

2026-2027 BIC UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027 Note: *If you are not a BIC or BIC Eligible you will not receive credit for this course. General brokers must take General Update along with a 4-hour elective.

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

Topics Include:

1. Appraisals
2. FAQs
3. Fake Sellers
4. Fair Housing
5. Law and Rules Update
6. Licensing & Education

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at Downloadable PDFs.

2026-2027 GENERAL UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027. Note: *If you are a BIC or BIC Eligible and you take this GENUP course, you will lose your BIC or BIC Eligible status. (You will receive 4 Update credit hours). BIC and BIC Eligible should take the Broker In-Charge Update Course (BICUP), along with a 4-hour elective.

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

This course covers information to aid real estate licensees in better understanding the purpose of workforce housing and different processes for developing and financing workforce housing projects. Additionally, buyer home financing solutions are covered. This course is intended to enhance the knowledge and effectiveness of real estate licensees and is approved for 4 hours of continuing education.

Topics Include:

1. Appraisals
2. FAQs
3. Fake Sellers
4. Fair Housing
5. Law and Rules Update
6. Licensing & Education

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at Downloadable PDFs.

2026-2027 GENERAL UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027. Note: *If you are a BIC or BIC Eligible and you take this GENUP course, you will lose your BIC or BIC Eligible status. (You will receive 4 Update credit hours). BIC and BIC Eligible should take the Broker In-Charge Update Course (BICUP), along with a 4-hour elective.

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

Topics Include:

1. Appraisals
2. FAQs
3. Fake Sellers
4. Fair Housing
5. Law and Rules Update
6. Licensing & Education

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at Downloadable PDFs.

2026-2027 GENERAL UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027. Note: *If you are a BIC or BIC Eligible and you take this GENUP course, you will lose your BIC or BIC Eligible status. (You will receive 4 Update credit hours). BIC and BIC Eligible should take the Broker In-Charge Update Course (BICUP), along with a 4-hour elective.

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

Program Benefits:

• Earn Stronger Trust from Your Clients:
  Build lasting relationships by prioritizing transparency and reliability.
• Build Winning Deals:
  Develop strategies that drive value and create mutually beneficial agreements.
• Generate Leads and Convert Them More Often:
  Enhance your lead generation efforts with targeted approaches and effective follow-ups.
• Find New Paths to Success That Others Don't:
  Identify untapped opportunities and leverage innovative strategies to stay ahead of the curve.

Want to find new ways to help you stand out in a competitive market? Learn proven negotiation strategies to help you win deals and deliver more value to your clients. Become a negotiation expert with the most thorough, practical, and longest-standing real estate negotiation course.

The North Carolina Real Estate Commission does not approve, endorse or certify any specialty designations in conjunction with course approval. NCREC only approves the course for CE credit. Students should check with the education provider regarding the accrediting body of any designation.

Topics Include:

1. Appraisals
2. FAQs
3. Fake Sellers
4. Fair Housing
5. Law and Rules Update
6. Licensing & Education
7. BIC Responsibilities

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at Downloadable PDFs.

2026-2027 BIC UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027 Note: *If you are not a BIC or BIC Eligible you will not receive credit for this course. General brokers must take General Update along with a 4-hour elective.

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

This course covers information to aid real estate licensees in better understanding the purpose of workforce housing and different processes for developing and financing workforce housing projects. Additionally, buyer home financing solutions are covered. This course is intended to enhance the knowledge and effectiveness of real estate licensees and is approved for 4 hours of continuing education.

Topics Include:

1. Appraisals
2. FAQs
3. Fake Sellers
4. Fair Housing
5. Law and Rules Update
6. Licensing & Education

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at Downloadable PDFs.

2026-2027 GENERAL UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027. Note: *If you are a BIC or BIC Eligible and you take this GENUP course, you will lose your BIC or BIC Eligible status. (You will receive 4 Update credit hours). BIC and BIC Eligible should take the Broker In-Charge Update Course (BICUP), along with a 4-hour elective.

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

Program Benefits:

• Earn Stronger Trust from Your Clients:
  Build lasting relationships by prioritizing transparency and reliability.
• Build Winning Deals:
  Develop strategies that drive value and create mutually beneficial agreements.
• Generate Leads and Convert Them More Often:
  Enhance your lead generation efforts with targeted approaches and effective follow-ups.
• Find New Paths to Success That Others Don't:
  Identify untapped opportunities and leverage innovative strategies to stay ahead of the curve.

Want to find new ways to help you stand out in a competitive market? Learn proven negotiation strategies to help you win deals and deliver more value to your clients. Become a negotiation expert with the most thorough, practical, and longest-standing real estate negotiation course.

The North Carolina Real Estate Commission does not approve, endorse or certify any specialty designations in conjunction with course approval. NCREC only approves the course for CE credit. Students should check with the education provider regarding the accrediting body of any designation.

Topics Include:

1. Appraisals
2. FAQs
3. Fake Sellers
4. Fair Housing
5. Law and Rules Update
6. Licensing & Education
7. BIC Responsibilities

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at Downloadable PDFs.

2026-2027 BIC UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027 Note: *If you are not a BIC or BIC Eligible you will not receive credit for this course. General brokers must take General Update along with a 4-hour elective.

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

This course covers information to aid real estate licensees in better understanding the purpose of workforce housing and different processes for developing and financing workforce housing projects. Additionally, buyer home financing solutions are covered. This course is intended to enhance the knowledge and effectiveness of real estate licensees and is approved for 4 hours of continuing education.

Topics Include:

1. Appraisals
2. FAQs
3. Fake Sellers
4. Fair Housing
5. Law and Rules Update
6. Licensing & Education

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at Downloadable PDFs.

2026-2027 GENERAL UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027. Note: *If you are a BIC or BIC Eligible and you take this GENUP course, you will lose your BIC or BIC Eligible status. (You will receive 4 Update credit hours). BIC and BIC Eligible should take the Broker In-Charge Update Course (BICUP), along with a 4-hour elective.

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

The four-hour Blueprint for Success: The Code of Ethics, Buyer Representation, and Your Value Proposition online course is designed to meet the continuing education in ethics curriculum requirements as well as the NAR Code of Ethics requirement. The chapters cover the purpose, structure, and applicability of the Code of Ethics with an in-depth look at Articles 1 and 3 against the backdrop of recent litigation aimed at the real estate industry's cooperative compensation model. The course demonstrates how buyer representation and ethical practice are part of a licensee's value proposition and provides perspective on how high ethical standards can be used when adapting to market changes. The course mixes presentation of facts, concepts, key terms, and real-life examples to illustrate the topics being taught, as well as videos and quizzes for self-assessment.

Topics Include:

1. Appraisals
2. FAQs
3. Fake Sellers
4. Fair Housing
5. Law and Rules Update
6. Licensing & Education

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at Downloadable PDFs.

2026-2027 GENERAL UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027. Note: *If you are a BIC or BIC Eligible and you take this GENUP course, you will lose your BIC or BIC Eligible status. (You will receive 4 Update credit hours). BIC and BIC Eligible should take the Broker In-Charge Update Course (BICUP), along with a 4-hour elective.

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

Program Benefits:

• Earn Stronger Trust from Your Clients:
  Build lasting relationships by prioritizing transparency and reliability.
• Build Winning Deals:
  Develop strategies that drive value and create mutually beneficial agreements.
• Generate Leads and Convert Them More Often:
  Enhance your lead generation efforts with targeted approaches and effective follow-ups.
• Find New Paths to Success That Others Don't:
  Identify untapped opportunities and leverage innovative strategies to stay ahead of the curve.

Want to find new ways to help you stand out in a competitive market? Learn proven negotiation strategies to help you win deals and deliver more value to your clients. Become a negotiation expert with the most thorough, practical, and longest-standing real estate negotiation course.

The North Carolina Real Estate Commission does not approve, endorse or certify any specialty designations in conjunction with course approval. NCREC only approves the course for CE credit. Students should check with the education provider regarding the accrediting body of any designation.

Topics Include:

1. Appraisals
2. FAQs
3. Fake Sellers
4. Fair Housing
5. Law and Rules Update
6. Licensing & Education
7. BIC Responsibilities

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at Downloadable PDFs.

2026-2027 BIC UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027 Note: *If you are not a BIC or BIC Eligible you will not receive credit for this course. General brokers must take General Update along with a 4-hour elective.

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

This course covers information to aid real estate licensees in better understanding the purpose of workforce housing and different processes for developing and financing workforce housing projects. Additionally, buyer home financing solutions are covered. This course is intended to enhance the knowledge and effectiveness of real estate licensees and is approved for 4 hours of continuing education.

The four-hour Blueprint for Success: The Code of Ethics, Buyer Representation, and Your Value Proposition online course is designed to meet the continuing education in ethics curriculum requirements as well as the NAR Code of Ethics requirement. The chapters cover the purpose, structure, and applicability of the Code of Ethics with an in-depth look at Articles 1 and 3 against the backdrop of recent litigation aimed at the real estate industry's cooperative compensation model. The course demonstrates how buyer representation and ethical practice are part of a licensee's value proposition and provides perspective on how high ethical standards can be used when adapting to market changes. The course mixes presentation of facts, concepts, key terms, and real-life examples to illustrate the topics being taught, as well as videos and quizzes for self-assessment.

Topics Include:

1. Appraisals
2. FAQs
3. Fake Sellers
4. Fair Housing
5. Law and Rules Update
6. Licensing & Education

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at Downloadable PDFs.

2026-2027 GENERAL UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027. Note: *If you are a BIC or BIC Eligible and you take this GENUP course, you will lose your BIC or BIC Eligible status. (You will receive 4 Update credit hours). BIC and BIC Eligible should take the Broker In-Charge Update Course (BICUP), along with a 4-hour elective.

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

Program Benefits:

• Earn Stronger Trust from Your Clients:
  Build lasting relationships by prioritizing transparency and reliability.
• Build Winning Deals:
  Develop strategies that drive value and create mutually beneficial agreements.
• Generate Leads and Convert Them More Often:
  Enhance your lead generation efforts with targeted approaches and effective follow-ups.
• Find New Paths to Success That Others Don't:
  Identify untapped opportunities and leverage innovative strategies to stay ahead of the curve.

Want to find new ways to help you stand out in a competitive market? Learn proven negotiation strategies to help you win deals and deliver more value to your clients. Become a negotiation expert with the most thorough, practical, and longest-standing real estate negotiation course.

The North Carolina Real Estate Commission does not approve, endorse or certify any specialty designations in conjunction with course approval. NCREC only approves the course for CE credit. Students should check with the education provider regarding the accrediting body of any designation.

Topics Include:

1. Appraisals
2. FAQs
3. Fake Sellers
4. Fair Housing
5. Law and Rules Update
6. Licensing & Education

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at Downloadable PDFs.

2026-2027 GENERAL UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027. Note: *If you are a BIC or BIC Eligible and you take this GENUP course, you will lose your BIC or BIC Eligible status. (You will receive 4 Update credit hours). BIC and BIC Eligible should take the Broker In-Charge Update Course (BICUP), along with a 4-hour elective.

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

Program Benefits:

• Earn Stronger Trust from Your Clients:
  Build lasting relationships by prioritizing transparency and reliability.
• Build Winning Deals:
  Develop strategies that drive value and create mutually beneficial agreements.
• Generate Leads and Convert Them More Often:
  Enhance your lead generation efforts with targeted approaches and effective follow-ups.
• Find New Paths to Success That Others Don't:
  Identify untapped opportunities and leverage innovative strategies to stay ahead of the curve.

Want to find new ways to help you stand out in a competitive market? Learn proven negotiation strategies to help you win deals and deliver more value to your clients. Become a negotiation expert with the most thorough, practical, and longest-standing real estate negotiation course.

The North Carolina Real Estate Commission does not approve, endorse or certify any specialty designations in conjunction with course approval. NCREC only approves the course for CE credit. Students should check with the education provider regarding the accrediting body of any designation.

Topics Include:

1. Appraisals
2. FAQs
3. Fake Sellers
4. Fair Housing
5. Law and Rules Update
6. Licensing & Education
7. BIC Responsibilities

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at Downloadable PDFs.

2026-2027 BIC UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027 Note: *If you are not a BIC or BIC Eligible you will not receive credit for this course. General brokers must take General Update along with a 4-hour elective.

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

The Certified Buyer Agent Expert (CBAE) - Course 1: Foundations of Buyer Agency Excellence is a comprehensive 4-hour livestream course designed to empower real estate professionals with the skills needed to provide superior service and protection to home buyers in today's complex market. This course equips agents with the expertise to offer unparalleled value to buyers, ensuring they receive the best possible representation throughout their homebuying journey. Participants will learn to develop transparency about fees and services, promoting fairness and trust. Through a mix of instruction, examples, exercises, and role-plays, licensees will gain the ability to navigate the evolving real estate landscape with a focus on buyer advocacy. The curriculum covers adapting to market changes, implementing cutting-edge buyer representation strategies, and developing trust-building techniques to ensure buyers feel supported and informed at every step. Upon completion of Course 1 and Course 2, licensees earn the CBAE designation, a mark of their commitment to excellence in buyer representation and consumer protection.

Topics Include:

1. Appraisals
2. FAQs
3. Fake Sellers
4. Fair Housing
5. Law and Rules Update
6. Licensing & Education

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at Downloadable PDFs.

2026-2027 GENERAL UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027. Note: *If you are a BIC or BIC Eligible and you take this GENUP course, you will lose your BIC or BIC Eligible status. (You will receive 4 Update credit hours). BIC and BIC Eligible should take the Broker In-Charge Update Course (BICUP), along with a 4-hour elective.

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

The four-hour Blueprint for Success: The Code of Ethics, Buyer Representation, and Your Value Proposition online course is designed to meet the continuing education in ethics curriculum requirements as well as the NAR Code of Ethics requirement. The chapters cover the purpose, structure, and applicability of the Code of Ethics with an in-depth look at Articles 1 and 3 against the backdrop of recent litigation aimed at the real estate industry's cooperative compensation model. The course demonstrates how buyer representation and ethical practice are part of a licensee's value proposition and provides perspective on how high ethical standards can be used when adapting to market changes. The course mixes presentation of facts, concepts, key terms, and real-life examples to illustrate the topics being taught, as well as videos and quizzes for self-assessment.

Topics Include:

1. Appraisals
2. FAQs
3. Fake Sellers
4. Fair Housing
5. Law and Rules Update
6. Licensing & Education
7. BIC Responsibilities

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at Downloadable PDFs.

2026-2027 BIC UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027 Note: *If you are not a BIC or BIC Eligible you will not receive credit for this course. General brokers must take General Update along with a 4-hour elective.

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

Program Benefits:

• Earn Stronger Trust from Your Clients:
  Build lasting relationships by prioritizing transparency and reliability.
• Build Winning Deals:
  Develop strategies that drive value and create mutually beneficial agreements.
• Generate Leads and Convert Them More Often:
  Enhance your lead generation efforts with targeted approaches and effective follow-ups.
• Find New Paths to Success That Others Don't:
  Identify untapped opportunities and leverage innovative strategies to stay ahead of the curve.

Want to find new ways to help you stand out in a competitive market? Learn proven negotiation strategies to help you win deals and deliver more value to your clients. Become a negotiation expert with the most thorough, practical, and longest-standing real estate negotiation course.

The North Carolina Real Estate Commission does not approve, endorse or certify any specialty designations in conjunction with course approval. NCREC only approves the course for CE credit. Students should check with the education provider regarding the accrediting body of any designation.

Topics Include:

1. Appraisals
2. FAQs
3. Fake Sellers
4. Fair Housing
5. Law and Rules Update
6. Licensing & Education

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at Downloadable PDFs.

2026-2027 GENERAL UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027. Note: *If you are a BIC or BIC Eligible and you take this GENUP course, you will lose your BIC or BIC Eligible status. (You will receive 4 Update credit hours). BIC and BIC Eligible should take the Broker In-Charge Update Course (BICUP), along with a 4-hour elective.

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

The four-hour Blueprint for Success: The Code of Ethics, Buyer Representation, and Your Value Proposition online course is designed to meet the continuing education in ethics curriculum requirements as well as the NAR Code of Ethics requirement. The chapters cover the purpose, structure, and applicability of the Code of Ethics with an in-depth look at Articles 1 and 3 against the backdrop of recent litigation aimed at the real estate industry's cooperative compensation model. The course demonstrates how buyer representation and ethical practice are part of a licensee's value proposition and provides perspective on how high ethical standards can be used when adapting to market changes. The course mixes presentation of facts, concepts, key terms, and real-life examples to illustrate the topics being taught, as well as videos and quizzes for self-assessment.

Topics Include:

1. Appraisals
2. FAQs
3. Fake Sellers
4. Fair Housing
5. Law and Rules Update
6. Licensing & Education
7. BIC Responsibilities

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at Downloadable PDFs.

2026-2027 BIC UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027 Note: *If you are not a BIC or BIC Eligible you will not receive credit for this course. General brokers must take General Update along with a 4-hour elective.

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

The Certified Buyer Agent Expert (CBAE) - Course 1: Foundations of Buyer Agency Excellence is a comprehensive 4-hour livestream course designed to empower real estate professionals with the skills needed to provide superior service and protection to home buyers in today's complex market. This course equips agents with the expertise to offer unparalleled value to buyers, ensuring they receive the best possible representation throughout their homebuying journey. Participants will learn to develop transparency about fees and services, promoting fairness and trust. Through a mix of instruction, examples, exercises, and role-plays, licensees will gain the ability to navigate the evolving real estate landscape with a focus on buyer advocacy. The curriculum covers adapting to market changes, implementing cutting-edge buyer representation strategies, and developing trust-building techniques to ensure buyers feel supported and informed at every step. Upon completion of Course 1 and Course 2, licensees earn the CBAE designation, a mark of their commitment to excellence in buyer representation and consumer protection.

Topics Include:

1. Appraisals
2. FAQs
3. Fake Sellers
4. Fair Housing
5. Law and Rules Update
6. Licensing & Education

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at Downloadable PDFs.

2026-2027 GENERAL UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027. Note: *If you are a BIC or BIC Eligible and you take this GENUP course, you will lose your BIC or BIC Eligible status. (You will receive 4 Update credit hours). BIC and BIC Eligible should take the Broker In-Charge Update Course (BICUP), along with a 4-hour elective.

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

This course covers information to aid real estate licensees in better understanding the purpose of workforce housing and different processes for developing and financing workforce housing projects. Additionally, buyer home financing solutions are covered. This course is intended to enhance the knowledge and effectiveness of real estate licensees and is approved for 4 hours of continuing education.

Topics Include:

1. Appraisals
2. FAQs
3. Fake Sellers
4. Fair Housing
5. Law and Rules Update
6. Licensing & Education
7. BIC Responsibilities

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at Downloadable PDFs.

2026-2027 BIC UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027 Note: *If you are not a BIC or BIC Eligible you will not receive credit for this course. General brokers must take General Update along with a 4-hour elective.

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

Program Benefits:

• Earn Stronger Trust from Your Clients:
  Build lasting relationships by prioritizing transparency and reliability.
• Build Winning Deals:
  Develop strategies that drive value and create mutually beneficial agreements.
• Generate Leads and Convert Them More Often:
  Enhance your lead generation efforts with targeted approaches and effective follow-ups.
• Find New Paths to Success That Others Don't:
  Identify untapped opportunities and leverage innovative strategies to stay ahead of the curve.

Want to find new ways to help you stand out in a competitive market? Learn proven negotiation strategies to help you win deals and deliver more value to your clients. Become a negotiation expert with the most thorough, practical, and longest-standing real estate negotiation course.

The North Carolina Real Estate Commission does not approve, endorse or certify any specialty designations in conjunction with course approval. NCREC only approves the course for CE credit. Students should check with the education provider regarding the accrediting body of any designation.

Topics Include:

1. Appraisals
2. FAQs
3. Fake Sellers
4. Fair Housing
5. Law and Rules Update
6. Licensing & Education

Prior to the start of class, download your required course materials at Downloadable PDFs.

2026-2027 GENERAL UPDATE COURSE must be completed between July 1, 2026 and June 10, 2027. Note: *If you are a BIC or BIC Eligible and you take this GENUP course, you will lose your BIC or BIC Eligible status. (You will receive 4 Update credit hours). BIC and BIC Eligible should take the Broker In-Charge Update Course (BICUP), along with a 4-hour elective.

North Carolina Real Estate Commission attendance requirements apply to this course. Attendance will be strictly monitored. A smart device, tablet, laptop, or desktop with working internet, camera, and audio are required.

The Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) certification is awarded to real estate professionals who complete specialized, advanced training in negotiation principles, techniques, and strategy. This comprehensive course emphasizes effective client representation in real estate transactions through evidence-based negotiation models. Participants will examine buyer psychology and apply a proven, results-oriented negotiation framework designed to improve outcomes for both clients and agents.

The North Carolina Real Estate Commission does not approve, endorse or certify any specialty designations in conjunction with course approval. NCREC only approves the course for CE credit. Students should check with the education provider regarding the accrediting body of any designation.