How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Maryland
60 hours of pre-licensing education, then the PSI exam. State fees come to $192, on top of a course starting at $249.
Requirements set by Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
Maryland requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 2
Complete 60 hours of pre-licensing education
Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC) requires 60 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the PSI licensing exam
Maryland uses PSI. The exam is 110 questions, split 80 national and 30 state. The exam fee is $44.
- 4
Submit fingerprints and a background check
Maryland charges $50 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $98, paid to Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC).
- 6
Complete 15 hours of post-licensing
Maryland requires post-licensing education after you are licensed, on top of the pre-licensing hours.
- 7
Keep the license current
Maryland requires 15 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew.
Next steps
Maryland Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does Maryland require? ▾
Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC) requires 60 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a Maryland real estate license cost? ▾
Maryland charges $192 in state fees: $44 exam fee, $98 application fee, $50 fingerprinting. Your course is the other half of the cost and is priced by the school, not the state.
What are the requirements to get a real estate license in Maryland? ▾
You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or GED, complete 60 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the PSI licensing exam.
What is on the Maryland real estate exam? ▾
Maryland uses PSI. The exam is 110 questions: 80 on national real estate practice and 30 on Maryland law.