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Key Facts: MD RE Broker Exam

75%

Scaled Passing Score

PSI / MREC

3 yrs

Salesperson Experience Required

MREC

135 hrs

Pre-License Education

MREC

120 Q

Exam Questions (National + State)

PSI

$62

Exam Fee

PSI

15 hrs

Renewal CE Every 2 Years

MREC

Maryland requires broker applicants to hold an active salesperson license for at least 3 years and complete 135 hours of pre-license education. The PSI broker exam has national and state portions with a 75% scaled passing score. Maryland broker topics include trust account management, brokerage supervision duties, the Maryland Real Estate Brokers Act, ground rent, transfer and recordation taxes, and MREC disciplinary procedures.

About the MD RE Broker Exam

The Maryland real estate broker exam is a PSI-administered exam with national and state portions for licensed salespersons upgrading to a broker license. It covers brokerage management, trust account handling, Maryland Real Estate Brokers Act, MREC regulations, and Maryland-specific property law at the broker supervision level.

Questions

120 scored questions

Time Limit

4 hours total

Passing Score

75% scaled

Exam Fee

$62 (MREC / PSI)

MD RE Broker Exam Content Outline

25%

Brokerage Management & Operations

Office supervision, branch office requirements, advertising compliance, broker-associate agreements, independent contractor arrangements, record retention

25%

Trust Accounts & Escrow

Trust account requirements, earnest money handling, reconciliation, commingling vs conversion, guarantee fund, MREC audit procedures

25%

MD Real Estate Broker Law

Maryland Real Estate Brokers Act, MREC powers, broker licensing requirements, disciplinary actions, prohibited acts, ground rent, transfer taxes

25%

Contracts, Finance & Valuation

Purchase contracts, financing instruments, appraisal methods, agency relationships, disclosure requirements, fair housing, Maryland property law

How to Pass the MD RE Broker Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 75% scaled
  • Exam length: 120 questions
  • Time limit: 4 hours total
  • Exam fee: $62

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

MD RE Broker Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master Maryland trust account rules: deposit within 7 business days, reconciliation requirements, and MREC audit preparation
2Understand ground rent — a uniquely Maryland concept heavily tested on the state portion
3Study Maryland transfer tax (0.5%) and recordation tax rates, including first-time buyer exemptions
4Know MREC composition, disciplinary process, and the Maryland Real Estate Brokers Act provisions
5Practice broker supervision scenarios: advertising approval, transaction oversight, and independent contractor compliance

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements to take the Maryland broker exam?

You must hold an active Maryland real estate salesperson license for at least 3 years, complete 135 hours of pre-license education from an MREC-approved provider, and pass a background check. Education covers brokerage management, trust accounts, Maryland real estate law, and broker-level operations.

What score do I need to pass the MD broker exam?

The Maryland broker exam uses a 75% scaled passing score on both the national and state portions. The exam is administered by PSI and includes separate national and state sections that must each be passed independently.

What is the Maryland Real Estate Guarantee Fund?

The Maryland Real Estate Guarantee Fund provides compensation to consumers who suffer financial losses due to the misconduct of a licensed real estate broker or salesperson. Claims are filed with MREC and are subject to statutory limits. Licensees contribute to the fund through licensing fees.

What are Maryland-specific topics I need to study for the broker exam?

Key Maryland topics include the Real Estate Brokers Act, MREC powers and composition, ground rent (Maryland is one of few states with ground rent), transfer and recordation taxes, the Maryland Guarantee Fund, lead paint disclosure requirements, and MREC trust account audit procedures.