Does Your Real Estate Agent Have a License?

Although there are some exceptions, a person providing real estate brokerage services is generally required to have a license. Does your real estate agent have a license?

Check Maryland real estate license status here

Here is a graphic with general information about Maryland real estate licenses:

Definition of other terms commonly used:

Real estate agent:
A real estate agent is a person who has a license to provide real estate services.  A real estate agent can be a broker, associate broker, or salesperson.

Realtor®:
A Realtor® is a broker, associate broker, or salesperson who is also a member of the National Association of Realtors®, and who subscribes to that organization's standards and code of ethics.