Trust isn’t claimed. It’s verified.
The NLS Academy gives buyers, sellers, agents, and brokerages a clear way to identify real estate professionals who have been verified, trained, and held to a higher standard.
NLS designations are private professional standards issued by The NLS. They are not government licenses.
Why This Matters
Real estate trust should be visible.
In Spain, buyers and sellers often struggle to know which agents control a listing, which companies are properly represented, and which professionals follow consistent standards. The NLS Accreditation Framework creates a visible trust layer across the market.
✓ Verified identity
✓ Verified business
✓ Listing accountability
✓ Professional training
✓ Public verification
✓ Complaint review
Badge Levels
Verified
NLS Verified
Identity and business information checked. The foundation of professional trust on The NLS.
15–30 minutes · All members
Certified
NLS Certified Sales Agent
Completed NLS training and passed a practical exam covering listing standards, ethics, AML, and platform mastery.
4 hours · 40-question exam · 80% pass
Accredited
NLS Accredited Agent
Completed advanced professional training covering Spanish property law, AML compliance, negotiation, and transaction workflow.
40–60 hours · 100 questions + case studies · 75% pass
Professional
NLS Professional
Broker-level training in business operations, tax, AML systems, team supervision, dispute handling, and market leadership.
120+ hours · Capstone project · Annual CPD
Brokerage Accreditation
Brokerages earn their own NLS designation — independent of individual agent badges.
NLS Verified Brokerage
- Real registered company
- Valid office address
- Responsible admin identified
- Active NLS account
- Direct listing compliance
NLS Certified Brokerage
- All Verified requirements
- Compliance training completed
- Listing mandate policy uploaded
- Data integrity standards
- Consumer protection principles
NLS Accredited Brokerage
- Full broker academy completed
- 50%+ agents certified
- AML and compliance systems
- Complaint process active
- Annual renewal + CPD
NLS Verification, Certification, and Accreditation are private professional designations issued by TheNLS.com. They are not government licenses, public regulatory approvals, colegio memberships, or official state certifications.
