FOREWARN brings knowledge to the real estate industry through innovative solutions to ensure safer engagements and smarter interactions. Leveraging powerful analytics and a massive data repository, FOREWARN solutions enable real estate professionals to gain real-time knowledge, for purposes such as verifying identity, searching for criminal histories, and validating information provided by potential clients such as financial and asset information – all from just a phone number or name. Risk assessment and due diligence at your fingertips™.

You can begin properly and safely planning for showings, with a higher level of intelligence and confidence, by activating your account today. Follow these basic steps to setup your password and get started.

Setting Up Your Complimentary FOREWARN Account

1. Click here and enter your email address when prompted to do so (be sure to use the same email address that this email was sent to as it will serve as your FOREWARN ‘Username’).
2. You will receive an activation email from FOREWARN, open it and click the link as instructed. If you do not see the email, be sure to check your junk/spam folder.
3. The link takes you to a page where you will enter the last 4 digits of your phone number.
   1. If the first 6 digits of the number displayed are not related to your cell phone number, please contact FOREWARN Support at 561/757-4551 to update them with your correct cell phone number.
4. You will be prompted to enter a confirmation code that will have just been texted to that phone number. Upon confirmation you will be prompted to create a password.
5. Now you are ready to download the FOREWARN app by clicking on the appropriate link below from your mobile device, or searching for FOREWARN in the app store:

Click here from your mobile device for iOS / Apple / iPhone / iPad app

Click here from your mobile device for Android app

6. After activating your account, you can also log into your FOREWARN account from any web browser via the FOREWARN.com homepage (click ‘Sign In’ at top-right) or via this link: https://app.forewarn.com/

Having trouble? Contact Patti at the Nebraska REALTORS® office at 402/323-6502 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

IMPORTANT – COMPLIANCE:

Please note that you must limit your FOREWARN searches to professional uses only. FOREWARN activity is actively monitored to ensure proper use as outlined in the Subscriber Agreement and the FOREWARN Terms and Conditions.  FOREWARN is a powerful tool intended only for the increased safety and efficiency of your business. Proper use of the service by real estate professionals ensures that we can continue to provide this valuable tool to the industry.

As a professionally licensed agent, you may use FOREWARN® to verify the identity and potential risk(s) associated with your prospects. It is a powerful tool intended for your safety. Any use that is unprofessional, unethical, illegal, or outside of the terms and conditions of use that you agree to upon activating your account is strictly prohibited.

Subscriber understands that the Service contains sensitive information governed by certain state and federal laws, including the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. § 6801-6809) (“GLBA”) and The Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (18 U.S.C. § 2721-2725) (“DPPA”), all of which the Subscriber certifies to comply.

FOREWARN® is not a "consumer reporting agency" and its services do not constitute "consumer reports," as these terms are defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. ("FCRA"). FOREWARN® services may not be used in whole or in part as a factor in establishing an individual’s eligibility for credit, insurance, employment nor for any other purpose under the FCRA.

HAVE QUESTIONS? Watch our Toolkit Tuesday FOREWARN® Presentation: CLICK HERE (video starts automatically).

Nebraska REALTORS® Association Mark of Excellence 

The Mark of Excellence's goal is to promote professionalism in the industry by recognizing members for their participation at the local, state, and national levels of the REALTOR® organization. The Mark of Excellence Application must be completed EVERY YEAR. Click Here. for a list of the 2021 recipients. 

Click here for the 2022 REALTOR® Mark of Excellence Application.

Nebraska REALTOR® PRO Certification

2021 Recipients: Leighun Brabec, Brad Fricke, Henry Kammandel, Mindy Kidney, Ashley Livengood, Deda Myhre, Pat Ohmberger, Jessica Sawyer, LeaAnn Stephenson, Kim Zwiener

Are you a Nebraska REALTOR®  Pro?  You can be by achieving the Mark of Excellence, involvement on a committee, achieving a designation, support of the REALTOR®  Party, and a few other items.  Support of your association at this level refunds your dues.
Click here for the application form. 

Professionalism Toolbox

Use these tools to help increase sales, referrals, profitability, and build strong relationships with clients and fellow REALTORS®. Resources include Risk Management, Fair Housing, Ethics, Legal, Transactions, Professionalism, Safety, Environmental and Social Media.

Pathways to Professionalism 

While the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the National Association establishes objective, enforceable ethical standards governing the professional conduct of REALTORS®, it does not address issues of courtesy or etiquette. This link contains a list of professional courtesies for use by REALTORS® voluntarily.

• Pathways to Professionalism: Respect for Property - A two-minute video about respect for property, from REALTORS® Pathways to Professionalism program.

• Pathways to Professionalism: Respect for the Public - A seven-minute video about respecting the public, from the REALTORS® Pathways to Professionalism program.

• Pathways to Professionalism: Respect for Peers - A three-minute video about respect for peers from the REALTORS® Pathways to Professionalism program.

• Video: A Pathway to Professional Conduct - NAR created this brief, 10-minute video entitled "A Pathway to Professional Conduct: Respect Starts Here" to ensure that all members are versed in conducting themselves professionally in all parts of the business. It contains tips for showing respect for property, the public, and your peers, reinforcing to novice and experienced members what it means to conduct business with the utmost respect. 

Commitment to Excellence (C2EX)

Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) from the National Association of REALTORS® empowers REALTORS® to evaluate, enhance and showcase their highest levels of professionalism. It’s not a course, class, or designation—it’s an Endorsement that REALTORS® can promote when serving clients and other REALTORS®.  

Get started on your journey today by logging in to C2EX.REALTOR and taking any of our 11 self-assessments to measure your proficiency in 10 aspects of professionalism (11 for brokers), ranging from customer service to the use of technology.

2021 Nebraska REALTORS® Leadership Academy Recipients!

Leadership Academy was created to develop the leadership potential of REALTORS® in Nebraska.  The program is designed to train emerging Nebraska REALTOR® members who want to get involved, make a difference, grow their businesses and expand their leadership skills. 

Congratulations to our 2021 Leadership Academy Class!!!

Nicole Bartalini, Nebraska Realty

Chrissy Cameron, Nebraska Realty

Keisha Davis, NP Dodge Real Estate

Amy Gewecke, Woods Bros Realty

Tyson Gibbons, Nebraska Realty

Ryan Gibson, NP Dodge Real Estate

Wessley Grassi, HOME Real Estate

Kelly Jourdan, Nebraska Realty

Margarita Kohles, NP Dodge Real Estate

Ashley Livengood, Burrows Tracts Real Estate

Erin Oberhauser, Nebraska Realty

Denise Poppen, BHHS Ambassador Real Estate

Duan Rockette, NP Dodge Real Estate

Rhonda Rogers, HOME Real Estate

Kyle Schulze, BHHS Ambassador Real Estate

Jessica States, Keller Williams Realty

Lea Ann Stephenson, HOME Real Estate

Jennifer Weikel, Nebraska Realty

Questions?  Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Getting your license

The Nebraska Real Estate Commission requires all those taking the real estate salesperson licensing exam to have completed 66 hours of real estate pre-license education (2 30-hour courses plus a 6-hour Professional Conduct & Ethics course) prior to sitting for the Salesperson Examination.

This section addresses the application procedures that interested parties must follow under the Nebraska Real Estate License Act.

Go to the Nebraska Real Estate Commission for licensing information.  

VanEd - Nebraska Real Estate School provides all of the required coursework needed to become a licensed Nebraska real estate salesperson. All Nebraska real estate license courses are available online to meet the Nebraska real estate education requirements and pass the Nebraska Salesperson's licensing exam. All of our Nebraska online real estate courses meet the current NREC Standards and are ARELLO approved! 

The  Nebraska Real Estate Salesperson license course comes with textbooks included in the price and shipped for free!

CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE PRE-LICENSE COURSES

COMING FROM ANOTHER STATE? If you already have a real estate license, you will need to complete the 3-hour Nebraska License Law and Agency Relationships course required for reciprocity with Nebraska.