How To Earn A Maryland Real Estate License
How To Earn A Maryland Real Estate License
When it is time to earn your real estate license, the first step is making sure you are prepared. Luckily, TrainingCenter has both the required Maryland pre-licensing courses and training programs for how to list, sell, handle real estate objections, and more.
Essentially, you'll start by taking your state-specific pre-licensing course, then passing your exam. Tips for both, as well as recommended courses, appear below.
What Does A Maryland Real Estate Agent Do?Real Estate Agents in Maryland help clients to purchase, rent, or sell property. This includes finding buyers and sellers, providing advice and helping to negotiate on price, and referring home inspectors or mortgage professionals - all within federal and state rules and regulations. Further, they are required to represent the best interests of their clients, whether they be buyers or sellers.
Additionally, depending upon whether representing the buyer or the seller, agents can recommend an appropriate selling price, market the property, negotiate offers, attending and/or reviewing the home inspection and appraisal, provide feedback on comparable sales.
The Benefits Of Having A Maryland Real Estate LicenseThere are many benefits to having a real estate license. While helping to serve your community find their "dream house", you also benefit from flexible hours and the opportunity to have high earnings via your commissions. For those who invest in real estate, having a license gives you early access to properties as they become available.
About Our Maryland Real Estate Licensing Courses And Exam Prep Materials
We offer Maryland real estate license training courses that fulfill Maryland's pre-license education requirements. Our Maryland training and exam prep materials are delivered in an easy-to-understand manner that provides important insights and valuable exam tips and strategies covering Maryland's rules and regulations for Maryland real estate licensing. You receive:
- Both Print And Online Course Materials
- Sample Exams
- Exam Prep Materials
- Instructor Support
When you have completed the training materials, make sure to take as many practice exams as possible. This will help you to pinpoint and overcome problem areas, and ensure that you pass your Maryland real estate licensing exam on the first try!
Recommended Maryland Real Estate Licensing Courses And Exam Prep Materials
You'll find the real estate licensing courses you need here at TrainingCenter. We offer state-approved courses that can meet the Maryland pre-licensing requirement.
To find the right state-approved course for you, simply select "Licensing" and your state from the search box below. Good luck earning your Maryland Real Estate License!
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About The Maryland Real Estate License Requirements
To help with how to get a real estate license in Maryland, we have provided below information on Maryland licensing requirements, its insurance department, and examination scheduling facilities, as well as info on what is on the exam and tips for passing it.
Topics on the Maryland Real Estate License ExamThe Maryland real estate licensing exam is composed primarily or multiple choice questions covering both national and state-specific information. Exam topics include real estate law, ownership, land use controls and regulations, disclosures, valuation, financing, titling, taxes, and contracts.
State Of Maryland Real Estate CommissionAddress:500 North Calvert Street, 3rd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202-3651
Phone: 410-230-6200
Website: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/mrec/Examination SchedulingProvider: PSI Exams
Website: https://candidate.psiexams.com/Maryland Real Estate License Requirements
The following lists any applicable pre-licensing, continuing education, renewal, and reciprocity requirements for Maryland real estate licensing.
Real Estate License Requirements:- Maryland real estate salesperson license: 60 hours
- Maryland real estate broker license: N/A
State Reciprocity: Maryland has reciprocal relationships with Pennsylvania and Oklahoma, but applicants from all other states can send in their history to be considered for reciprocity.
Continuing Education And/Or License Renewal Requirements:- Real estate professionals in Maryland, including both salespersons and associate brokers, must take 15 hours of continuing education classes in order to renew their real estate licenses
- These 15 hours of real estate CE include 3 hours on agency, 3 hours on legislative updates, 1.5 hours on fair housing, 3 hours on ethics and 4.5 hours of electives (ensuring that elective courses taken are never duplicated from year to year)
How To Earn A Maryland Real Estate License
Below are the recommended steps for passing your real estate agent exam and earning your Maryland real estate license.
- Step 1: Review Maryland's State Licensing Requirements
Since real estate licensing is state-specific, you want to make sure you qualify or meet the basic requirements for the state in which you want to be licensed. In most states, you have to be at least 18 years old, pass a background check, and pass your state's exam. Click your state from the table above to find your state's requirements - and suggested licensing courses. - Step 2: Register For The Maryland Real Estate Licensing Course
Our real estate training courses are designed to meet the state pre-licensing requirements, as well as prepare you for your state exam. Once you are done, you will be ready to take your state's real estate licensing exam. Click you state from the table above for information on where and how to register for your exam.
Note: Once you complete your course, be sure to obtain your official transcripts or certificate of completion from the school, which is required for your real estate license application. - Step 3: Study For Your Exam!
While exams often require you to know terms, definitions, and rules, real estate licensing exams are often more than just memorization, so make sure you understand the concepts and take as many of the practice exams that come with your real estate pre-licensing course materials as possible. - Step 4: Pass Your Real Estate Licensing Exam
- Step 5: Submit An Application To Get Your Maryland Real Estate License
Once you pass your exam, the next step is to apply for your real estate license. This usually includes completing an application and paying a licensing fee. - Step 6: Determine Where You Want To Work
New agents can work either individually, with a broker, or with a team. Those who want to work individually should make sure they have a good business plan and ample funding to carry them until their sales start rolling in. Separately, working with a broker could reduce up front costs while also providing a mentor relationship. Whichever option you decide is best for you, be sure to get trained! - Step 7: Get Training For Doing Listing Presentations, Handling Objections, And More!
While your real estate exam typically includes terms, definitions, and laws, it does not teach you how to sell real estate. For that, you'll need training on how to handle listing, FSBO, and expireds presentations, overcome objections, and more. Luckily, Training Center has lots of real estate training courses to help you succeed. Simply click one of the recommended courses below or select a topic from the search box below.
Good luck earning your real estate license!
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Disclaimer: This information provided is based on state laws and regulations, and is subject to change. While we make every effort to asure this information is current and accurate, it is not engaged in rendering legal or professional advice, and shall not be held responsible for inaccuracies contained herein.
