Maryland Real Estate Broker License
Requirements, fees, and steps to upgrade to broker
Experience Requirements
3 years of real estate experience as a licensed salesperson
Alternative Pathways:
- Qualified to practice law in Maryland (experience requirement waived)
Experience must be verified prior to broker license issuance.
Education Requirements
Complete 135 hours of MREC-approved broker pre-licensing education, including minimum 3 hours of real estate ethics.
Required Courses:
- MREC-approved broker pre-licensing courses (135 hours)
- Real Estate Ethics (at least 3 hours) - mandatory
Must present Certificate of Completion at exam site. Original or notarized copies of transcripts required for PSI.
Broker Examination
Exam Name
Maryland Real Estate Broker Examination
Provider
PSI
Format
115-120 scored questions: 75 national, 40 state. 90 minutes national, 30 minutes state.
Passing Score
70% on both portions
Exam Fee
$44
Retake Policy
$44 fee per attempt; valid for one year from payment date
Fees
| Application Fee | $0 |
| Examination Fee | $44 |
| License Fee | $211 |
| Background Check | $30 |
| Total | $285 |
Does not include pre-licensing course costs. Application review takes 7-10 business days.
Timeline
Gain Salesperson Experience
Work as licensed salesperson for 3 years
3 years
Complete Broker Education
Complete 135 hours of MREC-approved broker courses
4-8 weeks
Obtain Credit Report
Get current credit report showing all public records
1 week
Pass Broker Exam
Take and pass the PSI broker examination
1-2 weeks
Submit Application
Submit broker license application with documentation
7-10 business days for review
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$150
CE Hours Required
15 hours
Online Renewal
Available
15 hours per 2-year cycle. Required topics: Legislative (A), Ethics (D), Brokerage Relationships/Agency (H). NAR ethics not substitute for Maryland ethics.
Reciprocity Agreements
Maryland has reciprocity agreements with other states.
Reciprocal agreements with Pennsylvania and Oklahoma. Contact MREC Licensing Unit at (410) 230-6201 for details.
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