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REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON

Description

Real Estate Salespersons act for others on commission or compensation to sell, exchange, purchase, rent, or lease real estate. A salesperson may only work under the supervision of a Principal Real Estate Broker and may only be compensated through that 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 40 hours of approved study which shall be completed prior to the date of examination
  • Demonstrate no record of unprofessional conduct
  • Furnish evidence of good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity
  • 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 an 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 $70.00
Biennial renewal $70.00

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:  5,600; inactive licenses: 2,264

Standard Occupational Code (O*Net):  41-9022.00  Real Estate Sales Agents

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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