Renewal Date: Every two years from the date of original licensure
Hours Required: 15 hours
Effective 10/1/2023 -All first time licensees who were issued an initial real estate associate broker or salesperson license on or after 10/1/23, the subject matter of continuing education courses must include at least one 3-clock hour course for each of the following topics:
- Contract Writing
- The Principles of Real Estate Brokerage
- The Principles of Real Estate Practice
- Property Management and Landlord and Tenant Laws
Additionally, the licensee must complete at least one 1.5 clock hour course for each of the following topics:
- Professionalism as it relates to the Maryland Code of Ethics
- Real Estate Financing
SUBSEQUENT RENEWALS – subsequent renewal licensees are required to complete the following:
RESIDENTIAL Salespersons and Associate Brokers: 15 hours
- 3.0 Legal & Legislative (A)
- 3.0 Brokerage Relationships and Disclosure (H)
- 3.0 Ethics (D)
- 1.5 Fair Housing (C)
- 4.5 Electives
COMMERCIAL Designation (SOLELY – NO RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS) Salespersons and Assoc. Brokers: 15 hours
- 3.0 Legal & Legislative (A)
- 3.0 Brokerage Relationships and Disclosure (H)
- 3.0 Ethics (D)
- 6.0 Electives
Note: Legislative topic (A), Ethics topic (D), and Brokerage Relationships and Disclosure (H) are required Maryland courses for all licensees.
Maryland Real Estate Commission
Street Address: 1100 N. Eutaw St. 3rd Floor Baltimore, MD 21201
Telephone: 410.230.6200
Fax: 410.333.0023
Note: This information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It is the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting state board requirements.