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Maryland license law questions make up a substantial portion of the MD state exam and cover rules that are specific to Maryland — national study materials often miss these details entirely. The Maryland Real Estate Commission tests its own licensing requirements, broker supervision standards, trust account rules, continuing education mandates, and advertising regulations. Candidates who pass the national portion comfortably often struggle on the state portion specifically because of these Maryland-specific provisions. Every question in this section tests something the Maryland Real Estate Commission enforces directly, so study each answer explanation carefully for the specific MD rule being tested.

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Maryland Maryland License Law — Practice Questions & Answers

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Q1. Which state agency regulates real estate licenses in Maryland?

A.Maryland Department of Commerce
B.Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC)
C.Maryland Bureau of Professional Licensing
D.Maryland Office of Consumer Protection

Explanation

The Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC) is the state agency responsible for licensing and regulating real estate salespersons and brokers in Maryland.

Q2. How many hours of pre-license education are required to sit for the Maryland real estate salesperson exam?

A.40 hours
B.60 hours
C.90 hours
D.120 hours

Explanation

Maryland requires 60 hours of pre-license education before a candidate may sit for the salesperson licensing exam.

Q3. The Maryland real estate salesperson licensing exam consists of how many questions?

A.80 questions
B.100 questions
C.110 questions
D.130 questions

Explanation

The Maryland real estate salesperson exam consists of 110 questions — a national portion and a state-specific portion.

Q4. What is the minimum passing score on the Maryland real estate licensing exam?

A.65%
B.70%
C.75%
D.80%

Explanation

Maryland requires a minimum passing score of 70% on the real estate licensing exam.

Q5. Under Maryland law, a real estate salesperson license must be held under:

A.The Maryland Real Estate Commission directly
B.A supervising broker
C.Any licensed real estate professional
D.A real estate school

Explanation

In Maryland, a salesperson's license must be held under a supervising broker. Salespersons may not conduct real estate activities independently.

Q6. In Maryland, what is the license renewal period for real estate licensees?

A.1 year
B.2 years
C.3 years
D.4 years

Explanation

Maryland real estate licenses are renewed on a two-year cycle. Licensees must complete required continuing education before each renewal.

Q7. How many hours of continuing education must Maryland licensees complete per two-year renewal period?

A.6 hours
B.11 hours
C.15 hours
D.18 hours

Explanation

Maryland requires 11 hours of continuing education per two-year renewal period, including required ethics and Maryland law topics.

Q8. Maryland requires real estate licensees to provide buyers with a mandatory disclosure form. Which of the following is the primary disclosure document used in most Maryland residential transactions?

A.Maryland Property Condition Disclosure Statement
B.Federal Lead Paint Disclosure only
C.Maryland Buyer Acknowledgment of Agency
D.MREC Standard Sales Contract

Explanation

Maryland requires sellers of most residential properties to provide a Maryland Property Condition Disclosure Statement, disclosing known defects and the condition of major systems.

Q9. In Maryland, which of the following persons is generally exempt from needing a real estate license?

A.A property manager earning commissions from third-party owners
B.An attorney acting within the scope of their legal practice
C.A buyer's agent representing purchasers for compensation
D.A commercial leasing specialist

Explanation

Licensed attorneys acting within the scope of their legal practice are generally exempt from Maryland real estate licensing requirements.

Q10. Under Maryland license law, a licensee found to have committed misrepresentation may face which penalties from the MREC?

A.Only a private civil lawsuit
B.License suspension or revocation, fines, and/or reprimand
C.Mandatory prison time
D.Only a written warning

Explanation

The MREC may suspend or revoke a license, impose fines, or issue a reprimand to a licensee who commits misrepresentation or other violations of Maryland Real Estate License Law.

Q11. Which of the following activities requires a real estate license in Maryland?

A.Selling your own home
B.Soliciting listings on behalf of another for compensation
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