Best Real Estate Courses & Schools in Nevada (2026)

Yes, you can complete all 120 hours online through a provider approved by the Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED). Nevada requires a single 120-hour Salesperson curriculum that breaks down into four mandatory blocks:
45 hours Real Estate Principles
45 hours Real Estate Law (including 18 hours of Nevada-specific statute NRS 645)
15 hours Real Estate Contracts
15 hours Agency Relationships
Be cautious of outdated guides that still reference a “90-hour” requirement. Modern online real estate schools offer flexible self-paced or live virtual packages that satisfy all 120 hours.

Nevada requires 120 hours, broken into four parts: 45 hours of Real Estate Principles, 45 hours of Real Estate Law (including 18 hours of Nevada-specific law), 15 hours of Contracts, and 15 hours of Agency.

Studying online full-time, most students finish the 120-hour course in 4 to 6 weeks. Add time for exam scheduling, fingerprinting, and finding a sponsoring broker, and most people are licensed within 3 to 6 months total.

Nevada’s exam is one of the tougher ones in the country — the first-time pass rate is around 52%. There are 120 scored questions (80 national, 40 state-specific), and you’ll need to score at least 75% on each section independently to pass.

If you pass one section but not the other, you’ll still need to reschedule and pay the full $100 exam fee again — Nevada doesn’t offer a discounted retake for just the failed section. There’s no limit on how many times you can retake it, and passing scores on individual sections remain valid for up to 12 months.

120 scored questions (80 national, 40 Nevada-specific), plus a handful of unscored pretest questions. You’ll have 4 hours to complete it, administered by Pearson VUE.

At least 75% on both the national and Nevada-specific portions independently.

Most Nevada-approved pre-licensing courses include practice exams as part of the coursework. For additional free practice questions, check YouTube for study walkthroughs, or ask your course provider whether sample questions are available before purchasing standalone exam prep.

Take as many practice exams as you can — repetition is what turns recognition into recall. Since Nevada’s 75% passing threshold applies independently to each section, give the 40-question state-specific portion real study time rather than treating it as secondary to the national section.

Complete your digital fingerprinting right around the time you pass your Pearson VUE exam. In Nevada, you must submit your passing exam score report, 120-hour course certificate, fingerprint background clearance, and a physical Form 549 (Salesperson Application) directly to NRED. Your application must be signed by a licensed Nevada Sponsoring Broker who agrees to hold your license. Both your passing exam score and fingerprint clearance are valid for 12 months, so you must submit your complete application packet within a year of testing.

Yes, but only for a salesperson-level license, and only if you’re coming from Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Texas, Utah, or West Virginia. If you qualify, you can skip most of the pre-licensing education and the national portion of the exam — you’ll just need to pass the Nevada-specific section. Reciprocity doesn’t extend to broker licenses.

Newly licensed Nevada Salespersons must complete 30 hours of mandatory Post-Licensing Education (PLE) during their first year of licensure. This initial 30-hour requirement must be taken through an NRED-approved live or live-stream provider and covers practical module topics like contract writing, listing procedures, agency disclosures, and risk management.

QUICK TIP: When choosing a real estate school for your initial 120-hour course, look for providers that bundle the 30-hour First-Year Post-Licensing course at a discount.