Obtaining
a License
The requirements for earning a license are as follows:
You need to be at least 18 years old and be of good character and reputation.
You must complete a basic course in real estate approved by the Real Estate
Commission that does not require more than 60 clock hours of classroom
instruction or if approved by the Commission as an alternative, courses
in real estate subjects in any college.
PSI Examination Services provides examination services for the Real Estate
Commission. Examinations given daily Monday through Friday
at PSI's testing centers which are located in Baltimore, College Park,
Salisbury, Hagerstown and Lanham. Test dates are by appointment
only and confirmed in writing. The exam is by computer and is two
hours in length. The exam fee is $60.00 each time it is taken.
Once you have passed the exam, you are ready to complete the license application.
An applicant must obtain from a licensed real estate broker a commitment
stating that the applicant shall become affiliated with the licensed real
estate broker upon the granting of a real estate license to the applicant.
Visit real estate offices and interview several local brokers. Find out
what the broker expects of you and what you can expect of the broker.
Make sure the broker offers you a supportive business environment.
Once you have your license, consider taking an extra step toward competence
and professionalism by joining the Southern Maryland Association of REALTORSŪ
301-870-2323 or 888-340-8727. Then, and only then, may you legally
use the term "REALTORŪ" following your name.
Join us as soon as you can. Your payoff in increased information and professionalism
will be tremendous!
For more information on real estate license requirements, contact the
Maryland Real Estate Commission at (410) 230-6230 or 888-218-5925.