NC Broker-in-Charge
Update Course 2026-2027
The 2026–27 BIC Update is designed for North Carolina Brokers-in-Charge and brokers who hold BIC-Eligible status. Complete your mandatory annual Update requirement while gaining practical guidance on current rule changes, fraud prevention, and supervising a compliant brokerage.
Course Details
This 4-hour class is $65.00 and is offered live in person or live via Zoom, depending on the scheduled session. Course numbers are 8827 for in-person instruction and 5827 for live Zoom instruction. Offered by Encompass Real Estate School, NCREC Provider #1643, with Dani Bucholtz, NCREC Instructor #5926, the course includes the Commission’s 2026–27 student manual, interactive instruction, and practical discussions.
What You Will Learn
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Understand 2026 appraisal changes and their impact on brokers and transactions.
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Review NCREC answers to common brokerage questions, including due diligence and closing issues.
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Recognize fake-seller scams and strengthen seller identity and ownership verification.
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Apply fair housing requirements to everyday brokerage practices.
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Navigate current law and rule changes, license renewal, and education requirements.
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Strengthen BIC supervision, written office policies, and oversight of brokers, transaction coordinators, and showing services.
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Who Should Take This Course?
This course is required for designated North Carolina Brokers-in-Charge and brokers with BIC-Eligible status who want to maintain that status and satisfy their annual Update requirement. You should take BICUP even if you are BIC-Eligible but are not currently serving as a BIC. Brokers without BIC or BIC-Eligible status should take the General Update (GENUP) instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this count toward my CE?
Yes. Successful completion satisfies the 4-hour mandatory BIC Update portion of your 2026–27 North Carolina CE requirement. You must also complete a separate 4-hour approved elective. Complete your required CE by June 10, 2027.
When do I get my certificate?
You will receive a course completion certificate after your attendance and participation have been verified. Encompass reports your completion to NCREC within seven calendar days; you do not need to submit the certificate yourself.
Can I take it on my phone?
No. Encompass requires a desktop, laptop, or comparable tablet with a working camera, audio, and reliable internet connection. Cell phones are not permitted for live Zoom classes.
Does my camera have to stay on throughout the Zoom class?
Yes. Effective July 1, 2026, 21 NCAC 58H .0101(15) requires students in synchronous distance learning courses to remain visible on camera to satisfy attendance requirements. Keep your camera on and yourself clearly visible throughout all instruction; scheduled breaks are excluded. Failure to comply with Encompass’s camera requirements results in no CE credit and no refund, free rescheduling, or transfer credit.
What if I arrive late or need to leave early?
NCREC requires attendance for at least 90% of scheduled instructional time and personal completion of required course work. Missing more than 10% of instruction means no CE credit, and missed time cannot be made up. Any permitted absence requires instructor or provider approval.
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