Brokers license for MD attorneys

[Sandra Holt]

I am an attorney in Maryland and I know that as an attorney I can take the test to become a licensed broker without having to fulfill any of the prerequisites (e.g. two years realtor experience). Are there any attorneys out there who have done this in Maryland? I just want to see if this proposition is actually true. Taking a quick test and being able to look at as many properties as I want whenever I want just sounds too good to be true! Also if there are any MD brokers out there, can you point me in the right direction as to study materials? Thanks a lot!

[Ken Bossard]

Attorneys can be licensed as real estate brokers in Maryland with a waiver of the education requirements. 

https://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/mrec/mrecattq...

Attorney Qualification - Real Estate Commission

If an individual is qualified to practice law in the State, the Commission shall waive the educational and experience requirements of 17-305(1)(i) and (ii). Send a Letter of Good Standing from the Maryland Court of Appeals (original only, not a copy) to us within 30 days of its issue date along with a cover letter, personally signed, with your mailing address and complete contact information, including an e-mail address. Send to the Education Administrator, Maryland Real Estate Commission, 500 North Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202-3651. When qualified, you will be sent all information needed to register for the exam. Do not fax or e-mail this information.