Continuing Education Requirements for all licensees:
SALESPERSONS AND ASSOCIATE BROKERS If you obtained your license prior to October 1, 2023 | |
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RESIDENTIAL - Salespersons and Associate Brokers 15 hours which includes 3.0 legislative, 3.0 brokerage relationships & disclosure, 3.0 ethics, 1.5 fair housing (required classes); the remaining 4.5 hours are electives | |
Commercial Designation (SOLELY COMMERCIAL - NO RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS) 15 hours which includes 3.0 legislative, 3.0 commercial agency, 3.0 ethics (required classes); the remaining 6.0 hours are electives | |
SUPERVISIORS BROKERS, BRANCH OFFICE MANAGERS & TEAM LEADERS | |
RESIDENTIAL Brokers, Branch Office Managers or Team Leaders 15 hours which includes 3.0 legislative, 3.0 brokerage relationships & disclosure, 3.0 ethics, 3.0 supervision, 1.5 fair housing (required classes); the remaining 1.5 hours are electives | |
Commercial Designation (SOLELY - NO RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS) Brokers, Branch Managers or Team leaders 15 hours which includes 3.0 legislative, 3.0 agency, 3.0 ethics, 3.0 supervision (required classes); the remaining 3.0 hours are electives |
REMINDERS:
NAR ethics is NOT a substitute for the Maryland required ethics course.
There is no grace period for obtaining the required hours. If the license expires, the licensee will be required to have the proper hours completed prior to renewal of a license, even if renewing as inactive. A license may remain inactive for only 3 years.
The Academy strictly follows the guidelines set forth by the real estate commissions. Photo ID is now required to be admitted to class (MD credit classes). Maryland Real Estate Commission rules also require that no certificate will be given when a student arrives late, leaves early or steps out to answer phones. No late arrivals. (no grace period so please arrive early!). No electronic devices (laptop, cell phone, etc.) may be left on during class time for any class offering Maryland credit. Seating reservations will not be confirmed until payment has been received.
Verify Credits Earned (For Use by Licensees to Verify Information Submitted by Education Providers to the Maryland Real Estate Commission.)
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District of Columbia
License Renewal Requirements
License renewals in the District of Columbia are on a two-year cycle, in every odd numbered year: Next renewal deadlines are February 28, 2025 for all brokers, associate brokers and property managers and August 31, 2025 for salespersons.
To take additional D.C. continuing education classes online, click here. *
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VIRGINIA Requirements
The Academy of Real Estate offers a full set of Virginia Real Estate Board approved post-licensing and continuing education classes online.
See our website menu for options.
For Brokers and Experienced Salespersons or click here.
Section 54.1-2105.03 of the Code of Virginia requires all brokers and salespersons (who have renewed their license at least once before) to complete Board-approved Continuing Education to renew or activate their licenses.
Virginia
Post-Licensing Requirements Effective as of January 1, 2019:
Section 54.1-2105.01 of the Code of Virginia requires all active new salesperson licensees to complete a Board-approved 30-hour post-license education (PLE) curriculum within one year from the last day of the month in which the license was issued in order to remain on active status.
Failure to complete these 30 hours of PLE withinone yearof your license issue date will result in automatic placement of your license on inactive status.
Beginning January 1, 2019, the 30-hour PLE program will consist of NINE courses:
Fair Housing, ADA and Civil Rights (2 hours)
Real Estate Law and Regulations (6 hours)
Ethics and Standards of Conduct (3 hours)
Current Industry Issues and Trends (2 hours)
Agency Law (3 hours)
Contract Writing (6 hours)
Risk Management (3 hours)
Escrow Requirements (3 hours)
Real Estate-Related Finance (2 hours)
CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE C.E. COURSE FOR ALL NEW VIRGINIA AGENTS.
Out-of-State Continuing Education Credit For Virginia Questions:
The Board will accept up to 8 hours of approved continuing education courses that a broker or experienced salesperson completed in another state, as long as the licensee holds a current real estate license in that other state and completed these continuing education courses during the current two-year license term.
These 8 out-of-state hours can be applied only to the "Real Estate Related Subjects" (elective) Continuing Education category. In order to receive these 8 hours of Continuing Education elective credits in the "Real Estate Related Subjects" category, a licensee must submit:
an original or notarized copy of the current out-of-state license (with its expiration date) AND
an original or notarized copy of EACH Continuing Education course completion certificate.
Mail the documentation to:
Virginia Real Estate Board
ATTN: Education Section
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
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Classroom Policies
MD Real Estate Commission information for licensees regarding real estate continuing education can be found at: http://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/mrec/mreclicfactsheet.shtml.
The Academy strictly follows the guidelines set forth by the real estate commission.
1. Photo ID now required to be admitted to class. (Maryland credit classes)
Maryland rules also require that:
2. Students must be physically present during ALL of the offering time.
3. No certificate will be given when a student arrives late, leaves early or steps out to answer phones. No late arrivals. (no grace period so please arrive early)
4. No electronic devices (laptop, cell phone, etc.) may be left on during class time.
Please be aware: The school is required to deny credit to anyone in violation of these rules.
No one will be admitted into the classroom once the class begins. You MUST be on time! Please allow plenty of time for traffic and weather conditions. REFUNDS WILL NOT BE GIVEN FOR LATE ARRIVALS OR IF YOU ARE NOT IN ATTENDANCE FOR THE ENTIRE CLASS!!
Seating reservations will not be confirmed until payment has been received.
Rescheduling
If you are unable to attend a registered class, please notify us within 24 hours prior to the start of the class to reschedule the class to an alternate date.
Canceled Classes.
We reserve the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment. We will notify you as soon as possible should the class be canceled. A refund will be given for canceled classes or you have the option of rescheduling to another date.
Inclement Weather Policy
The Academy and our instructors make every effort to hold classes that you register for, even on ‘snow’ days. If, however, you are unable to attend a class due to inclement weather and you notify the school on that day via e-mail,the Academy will grant you a refund for that day’s classes or credit the same amount toward any rescheduled classes in the future.
If classes are canceled due to inclement weather that information will be posted on this page. Please check the website the morning of the class.
Maryland, D.C., Virginia & Delaware
You will receive the Zoom link via email the day before the class. If you do not receive it, please check your SPAM/JUNK folder of your email. If you still can't find it, please email: academyofrealestate@gmail.com.
In-Person Classes: We are also offering in-person classroom continuing education in some regions at limited times and locations. NAR designation or certification courses are typically done in-person.
Cost: Live C.E. classes are $10 per credit hour. A 3 hour class is $30. A 1.5 hour class is $15.
Date & Time | Class Title | Jurisdiction | Credits | Location |
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Thursday, | Brokerage Relationships | MD & DC | 3 | Live Streaming |
Any Day Any Time | M.R.E.C. AGENCY COMMERCIAL MD Required class for solely commercial agents Elective C.E. for everyone else. Click here to register! | MD | 3 | Anywhere |
Wednesday, | PRICING STRATEGIES: | NAR | 3 | In-Person |
Wednesday, | MD Legislative Update | MD | 3 | Live Streaming |
Thursday, | MD ETHICS | MD | 3 | Live Streaming |
Thursday, | MD Fair Housing | MD | 1.5 | Live Streaming |
SATURDAY, | Brokerage Relationships | MD & DC | 3 | Live Streaming |
SATURDAY, | MREC Supervision | MD & DC | 3 | Live Streaming |
SATURDAY, | Contract | MD & DC | 1.5 | Live Streaming |
Wednesday, | Brokerage Relationships | MD & DC | 3 | Live Streaming |
Wednesday, | FINANCING OPTIONS | MD & DC | 1.5 | Live Streaming |
Thursday, | 1031 | MD & DC | 1.5 | Live Streaming |
Thursday, | Contract | MD & DC | 1.5 | Live Streaming |
Any Day | Delaware | DE | 3-21 | Anywhere |
SATURDAY, | MD Legislative Update | MD | 3 | Live Streaming |
SATURDAY, | MD ETHICS | MD | 3 | Live Streaming |
SATURDAY, | MD Fair Housing | MD | 1.5 | Live Streaming |
Any Day | VIRGINIA | VA | 8-16 | Anywhere |
Wednesday, | MD ETHICS | MD | 3 | Live Streaming |
Wednesday, | MD Fair Housing | MD | 1.5 | Live Streaming |
Thursday, | MD Legislative Update | MD | 3 | Live Streaming |
Friday, | MREC Supervision | MD & DC | 3 | Live Streaming |
Monday, | Brokerage Relationships | MD & DC | 3 | Live Streaming |
Monday, | Real Estate | MDTopic O | 1.5 | Live Streaming |
Wednesday, | MD Legislative Update | MD | 3 | Live Streaming |
Wednesday, | Property Management | D.C. | 3 | Live Streaming |
Thursday, | D.C. Legislative Update | D.C. | 3 | Live Streaming |
Thursday, | D.C. Fair Housing | D.C. | 3 | Live Streaming |
Friday, | MD ETHICS | MD | 3 | Live Streaming |
Friday, | MD Fair Housing | MD | 1.5 | Live Streaming |
SATURDAY, | Brokerage Relationships | MD & DC | 3 | Live Streaming |
SATURDAY, | MREC Supervision | MD & DC | 3 | Live Streaming |
SATURDAY, | Contract | MD & DC | 1.5 | Live Streaming |
Monday, | D.C. ETHICS | D.C. | 3 | Live Streaming |
Wednesday, | Brokerage Relationships | MD & DC | 3 | Live Streaming |
Wednesday, | Real Estate | MDTopic O | 1.5 | Live Streaming |
Thursday, | Real Estate | MD & DC | 1.5 | Live Streaming |
Thursday, | Contract | MD & DC | 1.5 | Live Streaming |
Friday, | D.C. SUPERVISION | D.C. | 3 | Live Streaming |
SATURDAY, | MD Legislative Update | MD | 3 | Live Streaming |
SATURDAY, | MD ETHICS | MD | 3 | Live Streaming |
SATURDAY, | MD Fair Housing | MD | 1.5 | Live Streaming |
Any Day | M.R.E.C. AGENCY | MD | 3 | Anywhere |
Monday, | MD Legislative Update | MD | 3 | Live Streaming |
Wednesday, | MD ETHICS | MD | 3 | Live Streaming |
Wednesday, | MD Fair Housing | MD | 1.5 | Live Streaming |
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