Lead Awareness and Compliance
Lead hazards aren’t just a concern for homeowners—they’re also a big deal for real estate professionals. If you're listing a home built before 1978 or guiding buyers through disclosures, understanding the risks of lead exposure isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. Federal laws require specific disclosures and safety measures and skipping them can lead to hefty fines and legal trouble.
This course helps you recognize where lead hazards lurk, stay on top of your legal responsibilities, and follow safe practices help protect you, your clients, and your transactions. But beyond compliance, having a strong grasp of lead safety makes you a trusted advisor. When clients see that you take their health and safety seriously, it strengthens your reputation and sets you apart as a knowledgeable, reliable real estate professional. Ultimately, keeping people safe, reducing risk, and staying compliant aren’t just obligations—they’re smart business moves supporting long-term success.
Course highlights include:
- Common sources of lead in residential properties
- Health risks of lead exposure
- Community-based approaches to lead hazard prevention
- Review of federal lead disclosure laws
- Compliance with lead disclosure laws
- Consequences of non-compliance with disclosure requirements
- Mitigating lead hazards
- Lead-safe work practices for renovations and repairs
- EPA’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program
- Preventing lead hazards long-term
State Requirements For North Dakota
North Dakota State Requirement Details for Real Estate Broker Continuing Education
Renewal Date: Licenses expire on December 31st of each year. CE must be completed by November 15th of each year.
Current CE Cycle - November 16, 2024 through November 15, 2025
Hours Required by the State: 12 hours
- 6 hours on 2024-2025 mandatory topics
- 3 hours on diversity, equity, and inclusion
- 3 hours on vacant property and other real estate scams and frauds
- 6 hours on elective topics
Note: There is no grace period to complete required CE. If required CE is not completed by November 15, 2025, Licensees must renew as inactive for 2026 to avoid potential disciplinary action. If the licensee renews as inactive due to late completion of CE, the licensee can transfer the license to active effective January 1, 2026, or later, provided CE is completed.
Brokers newly licensed after Nov. 15, 2024 – If new brokers passed the broker license exam this CE cycle, they are exempt from CE requirement for this CE cycle.
North Dakota Real Estate Commission
Street Address: 1120 College Drive, Suite 204, Bismarck, North Dakota 58501
Mailing Address: 1120 College Drive, Suite 204, Bismarck, North Dakota 58501
Telephone: (701) 328-9749
Email: ndrec@nd.gov