Real Estate

In accordance with NC Real Estate Commission’s laws and guidelines, we offer the following approved Real Estate courses:

The Prelicensing Course is an introductory level real estate principles and practices course with heavy emphasis on real estate brokerage law and practice. This course is intended to (1) provide students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to act as a licensed real estate broker in a manner that protects and serves the public interest; and (2) prepare students for the North Carolina real estate license examination.

Tuition: $180

Book: Modern Real Estate Practices in NC – 13th Edition ($64.20)*

*The WCC Bookstore sells this textbook at the listed cost. It may also be purchased as an electronic copy or through another avenue but is required for the course.

This is one of the three 30-instructional hour courses in the North Carolina mandatory Postlicensing (PL) education program. The primary objective of the courses is to provide instruction at a level beyond that provided in prelicensing courses on topics deemed to be of special importance in the active practice of real estate brokerage.

Topics addressed in this course include:

  • a review of agency relationships in real estate residential and commercial sales and commercial property management transactions
  • a real estate broker’s legal duties to clients and customers
  • a step-by-step review and discussion of the functions and responsibilities of a real estate broker when working with property owners and buyers/tenants
  • a review of issues associated with transactions in progress when a broker leaves a brokerage company
  • a review of selected license status and education issues

Tuition: $125

Book: NC Real Estate Manual ($48.15)*

*The required textbook for the Post classes can be used for all three classes. The WCC Bookstore sells the textbook at the listed cost. It may also be purchased as an electronic copy or through another avenue but is required for the courses.

This is one of the three 30- instructional hour courses in the North Carolina mandatory Postlicensing (PL) education program. The primary objective of the courses is to provide instruction at a level beyond that provided in Prelicensing courses on topics deemed to be of special importance in the active practice of real estate brokerage.

Topics addressed in this course include:

  • selected basic contract law concepts
  • real estate sales contract preparation
  • sales contract procedures
  • buyer’s due diligence
  • closing procedures
  • Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act
  • closing disclosure preparation
  • contracts for deed, options
  • selected real estate license status and education issues

Tuition: $125

Book: NC Real Estate Manual ($48.15)*

*The required textbook for the Post classes can be used for all three classes. The WCC Bookstore sells the textbook at the listed cost. It may also be purchased as an electronic copy or through another avenue but is required for the courses.

This is one of the three 30-instructional hour courses in the North Carolina mandatory Postlicensing (PL) education program. The primary objective of the courses is to provide instruction at a level beyond that provided in prelicensing courses on topics deemed to be of special importance in the active practice of real estate brokerage.

Topics addressed in this course include:

  • general North Carolina licensing requirements
  • brokerage compensation issues
  • the disciplinary process
  • specialized types of real estate
  • property management in NC
  • miscellaneous NC laws and legal concepts

Tuition: $125

Book: NC Real Estate Manual ($48.15)*

*The required textbook for the Post classes can be used for all three classes. The WCC Bookstore sells the textbook at the listed cost. It may also be purchased as an electronic copy or through another avenue but is required for the courses.

You must take the Prelicensing course first, pass the class and the end of course test, and finally apply to take the state exam through the NCREC. Upon successful completion of the NCREC state exam, you will have 18 months to complete the three 30-hour Post classes. These classes do not have to be taken in order.

Contact Information

For more information or to enroll, contact:

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Becky Greer, BA
Director of Workforce Development and Community Education of Ashe Campus
Phone: 336-903-3117
Fax: 336-551-9443
rcgreer213@wilkescc.edu