Maryland real estate CE courses

Curated courses matched to Maryland’s salespersons and brokers renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.

15CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: CE must be completed during the license term and at least 30 days prior to submitting the renewal application.

Source: Maryland Real Estate Commission

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Legal and Legislative Update	3 hours	Every 2 years	All licensees
Fair Housing	2 hours	Every 2 years	All licensees
Ethics (MD Code of Ethics)	3 hours	Every 2 years	All licensees
Principles of Brokerage Relationships & Disclosure	3 hours	Every 2 years	All licensees
Electives	4 hours	Every 2 years	All licensees

Legal and Legislative Update (3 hours, every 2 years)

Legal and Legislative Update (Maryland CE)

The CE Shop · 3h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (The CE Shop is an approved continuing education provider in Maryland; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$69.00typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

Note: Covers the legal and legislative update requirement (3h). Confirm the course's current state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.

Fair Housing (2 hours, every 2 years)

Fair Housing (Maryland CE)

The CE Shop · 2h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (The CE Shop is an approved continuing education provider in Maryland; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$69.00typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

Note: Covers the fair housing requirement (2h). Confirm the course's current state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.

Fairhaven 2.0: Fair Housing SimulationFree

National Association of REALTORS · 2h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (National Association of REALTORS is an approved continuing education provider in Maryland; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

Freefree; NAR membership requiredView course →

Note: Free for NAR members; meets NAR's fair housing training requirement. State CE credit is not automatic — confirm Maryland accepts it before counting it toward renewal.

Ethics (MD Code of Ethics) (3 hours, every 2 years)

Ethics (MD Code of Ethics) (Maryland CE)

$69.00typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

Note: Covers the ethics (md code of ethics) requirement (3h). Confirm the course's current state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.

Principles of Brokerage Relationships & Disclosure (3 hours, every 2 years)

DL/MREC Brokerage Relationships & Disclosures

$69.00list price; promo pricing (e.g., $54) frequentView course →

Note: Confirm this course is approved for Maryland CE credit and matches the current cycle's requirements on the provider's page before purchase.

Electives (4 hours, every 2 years)

DL/Principles of MD Real Estate Practice

$69.00list price; promo pricing (e.g., $54) frequentView course →

Note: Confirm this course is approved for Maryland CE credit and matches the current cycle's requirements on the provider's page before purchase.

DL/Property Management and Landlord-Tenant Laws

$69.00list price; promo pricing (e.g., $54) frequentView course →

Note: Confirm this course is approved for Maryland CE credit and matches the current cycle's requirements on the provider's page before purchase.

DL/Real Estate Financing Review

The CE Shop · 1.5h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (The CE Shop is an approved continuing education provider in Maryland; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$45.00View course →

Note: Confirm this course is approved for Maryland CE credit and matches the current cycle's requirements on the provider's page before purchase.

Advocating for Short Sale Clients

$69.00typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

Note: Counts toward elective hours. Confirm the course is approved for Maryland CE credit on the provider's page before purchase.

AI in Real Estate: Usage, Oversight, and Scam Awareness

$69.00typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

Note: Counts toward elective hours. Confirm the course is approved for Maryland CE credit on the provider's page before purchase.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 15-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

15-Hr. MD Sales & Associate Broker CE PackageBundle

The CE Shop · 15h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (The CE Shop is an approved continuing education provider in Maryland; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$249.00list price; frequent promo pricing (e.g., $149.40 with code START)View course →

Note: For licensees licensed before October 1, 2023. Newer licensees need the first-renewal package instead — confirm on the provider's page. CE must be completed at least 30 days before renewal.

Free options

Accredited free courses. Note: free options rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.

Fairhaven 2.0: Fair Housing SimulationFree

Freefree; NAR membership requiredView course →

Note: Free for NAR members; meets NAR's fair housing training requirement. State CE credit is not automatic — confirm Maryland accepts it before counting it toward renewal.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Maryland salespersons and brokers need?

Maryland salespersons and brokers need 15 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandatory CE topics for Maryland real estate renewal?

Each renewal: 3 hours legal and legislative update; 2 hours fair housing; 3 hours ethics (md code of ethics); 3 hours principles of brokerage relationships & disclosure; 4 hours electives. See the mandated topics table above for the full breakdown.

When is the Maryland real estate renewal deadline?

CE must be completed during the license term and at least 30 days prior to submitting the renewal application.

Do online real estate CE courses count, and are completions reported?

Yes — Maryland accepts online CE from approved providers. Most national providers report completions to the Maryland Real Estate Commission electronically; confirm reporting when you enroll and keep your certificates until renewal is confirmed.

Disclaimer: CECourse is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any course provider listed on this page. We do not control provider pricing, course availability, content, accreditation status, or board reporting — all of which may change without notice. Course listings are curated for convenience and were last verified on 10-06-2026. Requirements change — always verify current mandates with the Maryland Real Estate Commission. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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