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Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Qualifications / Age18 years old
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An applicant shall be at least 18 years old.
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Qualifications / ExamPass the Commission examination.
Pass the Commission examination.
An applicant shall pass an examination given by the Commission
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Qualifications / ExperienceObtain a licensed broker's commitment to affiliation upon issuance.
Obtain a licensed broker's commitment to affiliation upon issuance.
An applicant shall obtain, from a licensed real estate broker, a commitment providing that the applicant shall become affiliated with the licensed real estate broker
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License term in years2 years
2
Licenses are granted for a two-year term beginning on the date they were issued.
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RenewalTwo-year term beginning on the date issued.
Two-year term beginning on the date issued. Applies to: Salesperson licenses.
Licenses are granted for a two-year term beginning on the date they were issued.
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Continuing education hours15 hours
15
Complete 15 hours of continuing education every renewal period.
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BoardMaryland Department of Labor, Real Estate Commission
Maryland Department of Labor, Real Estate Commission
Forms and Fees - Real Estate Commission
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Fees / License$98
98
Salesperson License, Original (includes $20 GF payment): $98
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Continuing education topicsResidential salesperson subsequent renewal: 3 hours legal/legislative update, 2 fair housing, 3 ethics, 4 electives and 3 brokerage relationships/disclosure. Commercial-only licenses substitute ADA for fair housing; first renewal for licenses issued on or after October 1, 2023 has a different curriculum.
Residential salesperson subsequent renewal: 3 hours legal/legislative update, 2 fair housing, 3 ethics, 4 electives and 3 brokerage relationships/disclosure. Commercial-only licenses substitute ADA for fair housing; first renewal for licenses issued on or after October 1, 2023 has a different curriculum.
For licensees initially licensed prior to October 1, 2023, OR this is NOT your first renewal ... Salesperson/Associate Broker (Residential) ... Salesperson/Associate Broker (Commercial Only) ... Legal and Legislative Update | A | 3 ... Fair Housing | C | 2 ... Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) | P | 2 ... Ethics | D | 3 ... Electives | Varies | 4 ... Principles of Brokerage Relationships & Disclosure | H | 3 ... For licensees initially licensed as a Salesperson on or after October 1, 2023, AND this is your first renewal
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Agency guidanceThis statewide license permits brokerage services under a licensed broker's authority.
This statewide license permits brokerage services under a licensed broker's authority.
This license allows individuals to provide brokerage services in the state of Maryland if affiliated with and working under the authority of a licensed broker.
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Agency guidanceFor first renewal of salesperson licenses initially issued on or after October 1, 2023: contracts 3 hours, brokerage relationships/disclosure 3, practice 3, property management/landlord-tenant law 3, professionalism 1.5 and financing 1.5.
For first renewal of salesperson licenses initially issued on or after October 1, 2023: contracts 3 hours, brokerage relationships/disclosure 3, practice 3, property management/landlord-tenant law 3, professionalism 1.5 and financing 1.5.
For licensees initially licensed as a Salesperson on or after October 1, 2023, AND this is your first renewal ... Contracts | J | 3 ... Principles of Brokerage Relationships and Disclosure | H | 3 ... Principles of Real Estate Practice | L | 3 ... Property Management and Landlord and Tenant Laws | M | 3 ... Professionalism | N | 1.5 ... Real Estate Financing | O | 1.5
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