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Check our CALENDAR or the pdf schedule below, then register at
here at REALTOR E-Mall

Please note that limited seating is open to all licensees and available on a first-come first served basis. 

Your registration is an agreement and understanding to our education policy and the MDREC Regulations effective April 18, 2011 and updated from time to time.

HCAR is
GOING GREEN so registration for all continuing education classes will be made through The REALTOR E-Mall link above. CE classes are NO CHARGE for HCAR members who preregister online.  Walk-in registrations and non HCAR members must register and pay for the class prior to entering the classroom.

If you are not a HCAR member call 410-569-0750 to preregister for classes.

HCAR Continuing Education policy

Education Requirements - Maryland Real Estate Commission

On-Line Classes

What Every Licensee Should Know About Real Estate Continuing Education

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The following classes are approved for continuing education:

 CE Schedule January - February 2012  (pdF)

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HCAR Continuing Education Policy

Attendance
According to the Regulations set forth by the Real Estate Commission; you must provide a photo ID and sign in to enter the classroom; you must arrive ON TIME and remain the entire class time to receive Continuing Education Credit or Clock Hours – NO EXCEPTIONS! ON TIME means you must be signed in and seated by the time class starts. There is NO GRACE PERIOD!  You may not leave the class time for more than 5 minutes during a 60 minute period other than class breaks - a PASS will be provided by the monitor.  If you arrive late or do not remain the entire class, you may be able to attend the class, but you will not be eligible for any “refund, clock hours, or otherwise credit or refund whatsoever.”  You must sign out at the conclusion of the class.

Classroom Conduct
Your full attention must be given to the instructor and class materials. No reading materials other than those pertaining to the class will be permitted in the classroom.  All cell phones and electronic communication devises must be turned OFF (not vibrate) while in class.  Antitrust Laws will be obeyed.  

Expenditure
All Continuing Education fees paid are NON-Fundable. A Class credit may be available if you cancel by calling HCAR 410-569-0750 at least 48 hours in advance. NO CHARGE Classes have A NO-SHOW FEE if you do not cancel by calling HCAR 410-569-0750 at least 48 hours in advance and do not attend the class.  

Inclement Weather Policy
If Harford County Public Schools are CLOSED then all meetings and events will be canceled and the association office will be CLOSED (except any designation classes which will run on time)

If Harford County Public Schools are DELAYED then all morning meetings and events will be canceled and the association office opening will be DELAYED (except any designation classes which will run on time).  All afternoon meetings and events would run on time.  We will have a message system advising otherwise at 410-569-0750. Mark Wilson, EVP may be contacted at 410-382-3759 (Cell) if needed.  Everyone should exercise common sense and not risk their safety or others unnecessarily.

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DLLR's Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing

 

Education Requirements - Maryland Real Estate Commission

 

The schedules below show the number of hours and course content required to renew a Standard real estate license. Continuing education is completed during the term of the license and prior to submitting a renewal application. Licensees renewing on inactive status may postpone continuing education hours until reactivation, but must complete all hours due for each renewal period prior to submitting a reactivation application. You must renew to remain inactive!

IF YOUR LICENSE EXPIRES ON OR AFTER 10/2/08, HOURS NEEDED ARE:

    • Residential (ALL LICENSEES):  15 hours including 3.0 legislative, 1.5 fair housing, 3.0 ethics (required classes)
    • Commercial Designation (SOLELY - NO RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS):  15 hours including 3.0 legislative & 3.0 ethics (required classes)
    • Licensees with a graduate degree in law or real estate from an accredited college or university (must supply documentation at audit):  7.5 hours (3.0 legislative, 3.0 Maryland ethics and 1.5 fair housing (residential); if solely commercial, 7.5 hours including 3.0 legislative 3.0 Maryland ethics and 1.5 elective) (required classes)
    • Legislative topic (a), fair housing topic (c), and ethics topic (d) are required Maryland courses.
      The ethics course must include MD Code of Ethics, Flipping and Predatory Lending.
    • Effective January 1, 2012 Agency topic (h) 3.0 hours is required
    • Effective January 1, 2010 Supervision for Brokers, Branch Office Managers and Team Leaders topic (i) 3.0 hours is required

Approved Maryland Education Providers

If you hold a license in another state, hours may be considered toward your Maryland electives. To find out, fax the out-of-state CE course completion certificate(s) for approval at least 30 days prior to renewal to the Education Administrator, 410-333-0023; include your out-of-state license number as well as a return fax number. Sorry, "postlicensing" courses from other states are not recognized for Maryland CE.

Law 17-315; Regulation 09.11.06

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ON-LINE Education Classes
(NO MD CE)

NAR REALTOR Code of Ethics
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REALTOR University Classes
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GRI 100 Series On-Line course and challenge exam
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                       P.O. Box 802
                        Bel Air, MD 21014
                         410-569-0750 * 410-569-9654 Fax
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