Nebraska real estate license and CE requirements
What the Nebraska Real Estate Commission asks of licensees, with a link to the official source for every figure.
Last reviewed October 15, 2026. Next review due October 2027.
Nebraska asks for 18 hours every two years, but only 12 must be Commission-approved continuing education; up to 6 may be Commission-approved training instead. Within those 12, at least 6 must be designated subject courses the Nebraska Real Estate Commission marks with an R.
Extra obligations attach to particular roles. Anyone providing or supervising property management takes 3 hours of property management coursework each period, and team members, team leaders and supervising brokers complete 3 hours of team education within 180 days. Renewing before November 30 avoids a penalty.
Nebraska at a glance
| Licensing body | Nebraska Real Estate Commission |
|---|---|
| License levels | Salesperson and broker |
| Salesperson CE | 18 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: At least 12 of the 18 hours must be Commission-approved continuing education, and at least 6 of those 12 must be designated subject matter courses marked "R" |
| Broker CE | 18 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: At least 12 of the 18 hours must be Commission-approved continuing education, and at least 6 of those 12 must be designated subject matter courses marked "R" |
| Post-license education | None stated in the sources we checked. Check with the Nebraska Real Estate Commission if you are newly licensed. |
| Renewal | Renew every 2 years; renew before November 30 to avoid late fees (penalty applies from December 1). Continuing education must be complete before renewing on active status. |
| Source | NREC official PDF, checked October 15, 2026 |
Rules change. The Nebraska Real Estate Commission is the only authority on what you need to renew; where this page and the official source disagree, the official source is right. Blank figures say "Check with the Nebraska Real Estate Commission" because we could not confirm them from an official source.
Optional professional development
Once your CE is done, these ACI designations go deeper on the same ground as parts of the Nebraska requirements. They are voluntary, they are not CE, and you never need them to keep your license.
Advanced Real Estate Negotiator
The negotiation playbook that protects your clients and your commission.
Optional depth beyond licensing topics: the AREN is a practical playbook for negotiating offers and counters.
Certified AI Real Estate Expert
Use AI and modern tools to write, market and serve clients in less time.
Optional depth beyond licensing topics: the CAIRE covers using AI tools responsibly in daily work.
Certified Buyer Consultation Specialist
Run the buyer consultation, sign the agreement and defend your fee.
The CBCS covers the buyer consultation, written buyer agreements and compensation conversations in depth.
Questions about Nebraska
How many CE hours does a Nebraska salesperson need?
18 hours every 2 years, according to the Nebraska Real Estate Commission (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: At least 12 of the 18 hours must be Commission-approved continuing education, and at least 6 of those 12 must be designated subject matter courses marked "R".
How many CE hours does a Nebraska broker need?
18 hours every 2 years, according to the Nebraska Real Estate Commission (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: At least 12 of the 18 hours must be Commission-approved continuing education, and at least 6 of those 12 must be designated subject matter courses marked "R".
Do ACI designations count toward Nebraska CE?
No. Agent Certification Institute designations are voluntary professional credentials, not continuing-education credit. They are not approved by the Nebraska Real Estate Commission and do not satisfy any part of Nebraska's CE, post-license or renewal requirements.