BIC TIP #1207: CE Is for Me, Beat the June 10th Deadline

ByStephen Long
Watch Stephen Long explain the North Carolina continuing education deadline and how to stay active.

Continuing education is for every real estate broker. Stephen Long, The Notorious BIC, wants to make sure no one gets caught off guard: once you have passed your first June 10th as a North Carolina licensee, you will need 8 hours of CE before the next June 10th. And with mid-May already here, that deadline is coming quickly.

Who Needs CE and When

New licensees get a little breathing room. Your CE clock starts once you have passed your first June 10th with a real estate license. After that, each license year requires 8 hours of continuing education completed before June 10th.

If you are not sure where you stand, log in to your NC REC account to check your education record, or ask your broker-in-charge.

Why It Matters: July 1st

Completing CE is how you stay in the game come July 1st. Brokers who do not complete their required education on time risk having their license placed on inactive status, which means no brokerage activity until the issue is resolved.

For a working broker, that can mean missed closings, paused listings, and a lot of stress. Taking care of CE early is far easier than scrambling after the deadline.

Pick Courses That Actually Help

Your CE hours do not have to feel like a chore. Stephen teaches at Crew Academy of Real Estate, and his upcoming classes include the Bot or Not CE elective on using AI without losing your license, along with the General Update and the BIC Update courses.

Whoever you choose to learn from, pick electives that sharpen skills you will actually use in your business. CE is a requirement, but it can also be one of the most practical investments you make all year.

The Practical Takeaway

Check your CE status today. If you still need hours, register now and finish before June 10th so your license stays active on July 1st. Do not wait until the last week, when classes fill up and stress runs high. CE is for you, so make it count.

This BIC Tip is general real estate education for licensees and consumers, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Rules and forms change, so verify current NCREC rules, MLS rules, and standard forms, and consult a North Carolina attorney or qualified professional about your specific situation. See Disclaimers & Disclosures.

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