Section 17-305 - Qualifications of applicants for real estate broker license. - Maryland Statutes

§ 17-305. Qualifications of applicants for real estate broker license.
 

(a)  In general.- To qualify for a real estate broker license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section. 

(b)  Character and reputation.- An applicant shall be of good character and reputation. 

(c)  Age.- An applicant shall be at least 18 years old. 

(d)  Education and experience.-  

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an applicant shall: 

(i) have completed successfully a course in real estate approved by the Commission for real estate brokers that includes a 3 clock hour course in real estate ethics approved by the Commission; and 

(ii) have been a licensed real estate salesperson and have actively and lawfully provided real estate brokerage services for at least 3 years. 

(2) If an applicant is qualified to practice law in the State, the Commission shall waive the educational and experience requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection for that applicant. 

(e)  Examination.- An applicant shall pass an examination given by the Commission under § 17-306 of this subtitle. 

(f)  Additional requirements.- An applicant shall meet any other requirement that the Commission establishes to ensure that only individuals who are professionally competent and of good character and reputation are licensed. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 56A, § 4-305; 1989, ch. 3, § 1; 1994, ch. 3, § 13; 2004, ch. 541.]