Salesperson works only under a supervising broker; cannot operate independently.
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Test yourself first: 5 questions
Question 1 of 5
Maryland real estate licenses are issued for a set term and then must be:
Answer: A. Maryland licenses are issued for a fixed period and must be renewed; licensees must complete required continuing education to renew.
Question 2 of 5
Maryland real estate licenses are subject to renewal on a recurring cycle. To renew, an active licensee must generally:
Answer: A. Maryland active licensees must complete MREC-approved continuing education during each license term as a condition of renewal.
Question 3 of 5
A Maryland salesperson is approaching the end of the license term and wants to renew on time. Which body sets the continuing education and renewal requirements the licensee must satisfy?
Answer: B. Licensing, renewal, and continuing-education requirements for Maryland real estate licensees are established and enforced by the Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC), the state regulatory authority. Trade associations such as NAR or a local board do not set legal renewal requirements.
Question 4 of 5
A Maryland salesperson completes the required continuing education AFTER the license has already expired and the renewal deadline has passed. What is the practical effect on the licensee's ability to conduct brokerage activity?
Answer: B. Completing CE is necessary but not sufficient. Until the license is actually renewed or reinstated by the Commission, an expired license does not authorize real estate brokerage activity, and conducting business on an expired license is a violation.
Question 5 of 5
How many hours of pre-license education are required for a Maryland salesperson license?
Answer: A. Maryland requires a 60-hour approved salesperson pre-licensing course before the licensing examination.
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Must-know rules
- Regulator: Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC), under the Dept. of Labor.
- Pre-license education: 60 hours of approved salesperson coursework before exam.
- Pass the state licensing exam, then affiliate with a licensed broker to activate.
- Salesperson works only under a supervising broker; cannot operate independently.
- Continuing education is required to renew an active license each renewal cycle.
- Renewal CE must come from MREC-approved providers and courses.
- Keep license current; an expired license means you may not practice or be paid.
- Broker licensing requires additional experience and education beyond salesperson.
Maryland Licensing & Continuing-Education Quick Sheet: FAQs
Is Maryland Licensing & Continuing-Education Quick Sheet on the real estate exam?
Yes. State License Law is a scored domain on the Maryland real estate licensing exam, and this topic appears in the state license-law portion.
Is this cheat sheet free?
Yes — every page on Cinna RE's resource library is free to read, print and share. The app adds practice questions, mock exams and a readiness score.
Does Maryland test this differently?
Maryland applies its own license law on top of the national portion. This page covers the Maryland rules specifically, which is what the state section of your exam tests.
