Maryland real estate licensees are regulated by the:
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Maryland Real Estate Board
There is no official body called the 'Maryland Real Estate Board' — this is a fabricated name designed to test whether candidates know the precise title of the regulatory agency; confusing 'Board' with 'Commission' is one of the most common errors on this question.
Maryland Real Estate Commission
Maryland Department of Commerce
The Maryland Department of Commerce focuses on economic development, business growth, and trade — it has no authority over real estate licensure or professional conduct in real estate transactions.
Maryland Real Estate Association
The Maryland Real Estate Association is a professional trade association (likely affiliated with the National Association of Realtors) that advocates for members' interests, but it is a private organization with no governmental regulatory authority over licensees.
Why is this correct?
The Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC) is the official state agency authorized under the Maryland Real Estate Brokers Act to regulate all real estate licensees in Maryland, including brokers, associate brokers, and salespersons. The MREC sets licensing requirements, administers examinations, enforces the Code of Ethics, and has the authority to suspend or revoke licenses for violations. No other body in Maryland holds this statutory authority over real estate licensees.
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