Carlyn Lowery, Associate Broker, Lowery Home Team at eXp Realty, Annapolis and Anne Arundel County MD Real Estate

What Does It Cost to Be a Real Estate Agent in Maryland?

Do you wonder what it costs to be a real estate agent?

For the state of Maryland, startup costs are outlined here: Best Real Estate Licensing Courses in Maryland and Beyond.

Once you have gotten your license, it’s time to join a real estate brokerage. Each brokerage has its own fee structure.

Essential service providers also have fees.

To be a member of brightMLS, where you can access and share listings of homes for sale, currently costs $120 per quarter. (verified 5/1/2022)

To be a subscriber to the Sentrilock service, which you use to access lockboxes when you show homes, currently costs $169 per year. (verified 5/1/2022)

Realtor association dues, for the Anne Arundel County Association of Realtors, Maryland Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors, are currently $673 per year. (verified 5/1/2022)

And renewing your Maryland real estate license every two years costs $70. (verified 5/1/2022) Continuing education classes are also required, and the cost depends upon where you take them. More details are on the Maryland Department of Labor (DLLR) web site.

If you are wondering what is the best real estate brokerage, let’s talk and find out if eXp Realty is a fit for you!  You can find out more about eXp Realty here.

We have agents across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia, and can assist you with getting your real estate license and starting your real estate career anywhere.

P.S. Considering a move? Please call for a confidential chat. Your personal needs, wants, and finances are my priority and my passion and my specialties run from waterfront luxury estates to distressed properties.

Call me today for your Annapolis real estate needs, or for an introduction to a great real estate agent anywhere.

Carlyn Lowery, Associate Broker, eXp Realty, Annapolis Real Estate, Annapolis Waterfront Homes, Annapolis Luxury Homes, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 443-569-3977 or 888-860-7369 x146

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Best Real Estate Licensing Courses in Maryland and Beyond

Are you thinking of getting your real estate license, and wondering what are the best real estate licensing courses?

In Maryland, the state requires you to take a 60 hour pre-licensing course and pass a state exam.

The Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) has a list of approved education providers on their website.

If you want to do the training on line at your convenience, check out the on-line training at our afflicted vendor, TheCEShop.  The CEShop frequently has sales and you can get a discount on their courses.  And we have arranged discounts for people who are joining our team.

Or, if you want learn quickly and in person, you would probably like one of the two-week intensive courses that are offered regularly by local real estate offices.  The cost of these courses varies by provider.

If you have a real estate license in another state, you may get a waiver of some requirements.

Once you have finished your course, you can take the real estate license exam.  It consists of two parts – a national and a state portion. Both sections must be passed with at least 70% of the questions correct. If you only pass one section, you will not have to pass it again for up to a year. You will only need to pass the section that you did not successfully complete on your next attempt.

You’ll take your test through PSI Examination Services. PSI has locations in Baltimore, College Park, Crofton, Hagerstown, Lanham and Salisbury. You can schedule an appointment for your exam at the location of your choice, and it lasts two hours and is taken on a computer. The fee for the exam is $44.00. (verified 5/1/2022)

After you complete your exam, you are ready to get your real estate salesperson license and get started with a real estate brokerage! The current fee for new licensees is $90. (verified 5/1/2022) You can complete your application online through the DLLR website.

If you are wondering what is the best real estate brokerage, let’s talk and find out if eXp Realty is a fit for you!  You can find out more about eXp Realty here.

We have agents across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia, and can assist you with getting your real estate license and starting your real estate career anywhere.

P.S. Considering a move? Please call for a confidential chat. Your personal needs, wants, and finances are my priority and my passion and my specialties run from waterfront luxury estates to distressed properties.

Call me today for your Annapolis real estate needs, or for an introduction to a great real estate agent anywhere.

Carlyn Lowery, Associate Broker, eXp Realty, Annapolis Real Estate, Annapolis Waterfront Homes, Annapolis Luxury Homes, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 443-569-3977 or 888-860-7369 x146

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Here are some client reviews of Carlyn Lowery…

“Carlyn got us a quick sale above the asking price. She qualified prospects well, used a professional photographer for advertising photos, and provided expert advice during negotiations. Carlyn is what other Realtors aspire to be!”
– Paul Donnelly

“As first time home buyers, Carlyn Lowery was very attentive to our basic needs of walking us through each step of the home buying process from a novice standpoint. The long detailed list of items due at specific times from the start of the contract all the way through to the week of closing was greatly appreciated. It was great having an agent who took the time to clearly lay this all out for us. End result – a very smooth time at settlement. No surprises!”
– Ann Hannam

“We wanted a professional who would work with us to sell our home
quickly for a good price and protect our interests as sellers through the process.
Carlyn’s business acumen is her (and will be your) greatest asset.”
– Sue Bogard

“Carlyn was wonderful. She was organized, prepared, and knew the steps to take to sell our home quickly and used a wide array of marketing to get the job done. She gave great advice
during each of the phases, and in particular on the negotiation.”
– Michael Morgan

 

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