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REAL ESTATE BROKER

Description

Real Estate Brokers act for others for a commission or for other compensation to sell, exchange, purchase, rent, or lease real estate. Real Estate Principal Brokers are individual brokers, including brokers who are designated by a corporation, partnership, or association, whom the New Hampshire Real Estate Commission holds responsible for the actions of licensees who are assigned to such individual brokers. Real Estate Managing Brokers are responsible for managing a branch office, including the supervision of all licensees. Real Estate Associate Brokers are licensed brokers who are employed by or under contract to operate under the supervision of a principal broker.

Statute/Rules NH RSA 331-A; Administrative Rules Chapter Rea 100 - 700
  
Regulatory Agency NEW HAMPSHIRE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
25 Capitol Street, Room 434
Concord, New Hampshire 03301-6309
  
phone (603) 271-2701
fax (603) 271-1039
web www.nh.gov/nhrec
contact person Beth A. Edes, Executive Director
e-mail nhrec@nhrec.state.nh.us
  

Licensure Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must show proof of completion of 60 hours of approved study
  • Have been employed by an active broker full time for at least one year in New Hampshire within five years of the date of application; or 2,000 part-time hours as a licensed salesperson in New Hampshire within five years of the date of application; or show proof of equivalent experience to the Commission
  • Furnish evidence of good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity
  • Demonstrate no record of unprofessional conduct
  • Principal Brokers and Managing Brokers must file a surety bond with the Commission to be held in accordance with RSA 331-A:14
  • Submit evidence acceptable to the Commission of at least six separate real estate transactions in which the applicant was actively involved and was compensated or proves to the Commission that the applicant has equivalent experience
  • Comply with the criminal records check under RSA 331-A:10-a

Examination

  • Computer based examination required—given weekly, on a Monday through Friday schedule and on Saturdays at alternating locations

Continuing Education

  • Must attend accredited continuing education courses consisting of three core hours plus six hours of electives prior to license renewal

Fees

Examination registration fee $100.00
Original license $90.00
Biennial renewal $90.00

Reciprocity:  Permitted with Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Tennessee, and Georgia. Applicant must pass only the State Law portion of the New Hampshire licensing examination.

Residence/Citizenship:  Neither New Hampshire residency nor US citizenship is required

Number of Active Licenses:  4,370; inactive licenses: 495

Standard Occupational Code (O*Net):  41-9021.00  Real Estate Brokers

Related Training:  Real Estate

Further Information*
Applied Measurement Professional, Inc.
(exam administrator)
18000 W 105th St
Olathe KS 66061-7543
phone: (913) 895-4600
web: <www.goamp.com>

last revision: September 2007

*For reference only. This listing does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, and is subject to change.

NHES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request of individuals with disabilities. TDD ACCESS: RELAY NH 1-800-735-2964.

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