How to get your Real Estate License in New Mexico

Do you want to become a real estate agent and get New Mexico Real Estate License? McKissock Learning taught thousands of aspiring real estate agents in New Mexico, we make it easy for you to get up to speed on the New Mexico real estate license requirements.

Select License Level:
20 Mandatory Hours
16 Elective Hours
36 Total Hours
30 Mandatory Hours
12 Elective Hours
42 Total Hours

Learn what's required for your Real Estate License in New Mexico

This real estate licensing information summarizes the minimum requirements established by the New Mexico Real Estate Commission. We recommend you contact the New Mexico Real Estate Commission for more detailed information or changes.

If you obtain real estate licenses in multiple states, we recommend you check each state's requirements.

New Mexico Real Estate License: Associate Broker

Total Hours Required: 36
Mandatory Hours: 20
Elective Hours: 16
Renewal Cycle in Years: 3
Education Cycle in Months: 36
The requirement of 36 hours will be made up of the following:
1.   4 hour NMREC Core Course. Remember that the 4 hour NMREC Core is to be an annual requirement (total of 12 hours).
2.   4 hour ethics elective
3.   4 hour “core elective” [not to be confused with the NMREC Core Course].
4.   16 elective hours in any commission approved course (licensees are restricted to 10 hours of training category courses).

For more details on new requirements please click on the following link: Requirements and Continuing Education

Limitations

New Mexico 4-hour Core Course cannot be taken online. All other courses may be taken online.

Roster

Roster Required: yes
Roster Process: Rosters are submitted electronically every day.
Roster Sent: Every 1 days

Governing Agency

Name: New Mexico Real Estate Commission
Phone: 5052229820
Fax: 5052229886
Website: http://www.rld.state.nm.us/boards/Real_Estate_Commission.aspx
Address: 5500 San Antonio Dr. NE Suite B Albuquerque, NM 87109
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New Mexico Real Estate License: Qualifying Broker

Total Hours Required: 42
Mandatory Hours: 30
Elective Hours: 12
Renewal Cycle in Years: 3
Education Cycle in Months: 36
The requirement of 36 hours will be made up of the following:
1.   4 hour NMREC Core Course. Remember that the 4 hour NMREC Core is to be an annual requirement (total of 12 hours).
2.   4 hour ethics elective
3.   8 hour “core elective” [not to be confused with the NMREC Core Course].
4.   12 elective hours in any commission approved course (licensees are restricted to 10 hours of training category courses).

In addition, all active qualifying brokers are required to successfully complete a 6 hour Qualifying Broker Refresher course as a condition of license renewal or as a condition of reinstatement of qualifying broker status regardless of age or years of licensure.   Qualifying Brokers must also attend a Commission meeting or NMREC Disciplinary Hearing.

For more details on new requirements please click on the following link: Requirements and Continuing Education

Limitations

New Mexico 4-hour Core Course and the 6 hour Qualifying Broker Refresher Course cannot be taken online. All other courses may be taken online.

Roster

Roster Required: yes
Roster Process: Rosters are submitted electronically every day.
Roster Sent: Every 1 days

Governing Agency

Name: New Mexico Real Estate Commission
Phone: 5052229820
Fax: 5052229886
Website: http://www.rld.state.nm.us/boards/Real_Estate_Commission.aspx
Address: 5500 San Antonio Dr. NE Suite B Albuquerque, NM 87109
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.