Real Estate License in NH ?

bigdog · 03-15-2016, 02:01 PM

I have a real estate Broker's license in Mass. and want to get my Broker's license in NH, where I am a resident.

I checked the NH R.E. license regulations about reciprocal agreements between the states and it looks like one has to take continuing education courses and also take a test?

Can a R.E. agent, who's been through this same process provide guidance.

Thanks!

Acrossamerica · 03-15-2016, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog

I have a real estate Broker's license in Mass. and want to get my Broker's license in NH, where I am a resident.

I checked the NH R.E. license regulations about reciprocal agreements between the states and it looks like one has to take continuing education courses and also take a test?

Can a R.E. agent, who's been through this same process provide guidance.

Thanks!

Don't know if it is the same rules today but 10 years ago I wanted t get my NH brokers license. I had held one in NY state. and did not wish to go through the standard of getting a NH agent's license and then waiting two years and having x number of sides to be able to get my NH brokers license. Went to the NH RE Commission and asked the process. I had to send in a request waiver on the two year wait period. Take the NH agents and brokers course. Then take both the NH agent's and the NH brokers test. Then appear before the Commission for any questions they might have and was granted the NH brokers license. In as much as I only missed one question on the agent's test and both I and the Commission agreed that the question was flawed. And only 4 questions out of 100 on the brokers test, I had no problems.

There are numerous licensed real estate course givers in NH.

Good Luck

Billy Bob · 03-16-2016, 07:58 AM

Don't you think a call to the Commission might be a much more accurate way of getting an answer ? The people on this or any forum would be a great way to get incorrect answers . You need the facts not opinions.

kauriel · 03-16-2016, 12:37 PM

I am a MA salesperson who became licensed in NH last year. I'm not sure if process is same for broker but for salesperson I just had to apply for a NH license and take NH salesperson exam because NH has reciprocity with MA. You can find some information at https://www.nh.gov/nhrec/ under the section exam information but it was still somewhat confusing what I had to do and in what order. I seem to recall I had to start application and/or contact the state before I could schedule the exam but I don't recall the exact order. I got confused about the order but the NH Real Estate Commission staff were very nice and helpful with the process. To maintain my NH license I will have to take continuing education in NH as well as MA for my MA license.

bigdog · 03-17-2016, 07:33 AM

Honestly, doesn't sound like much reciprocity between MA and NH on obtaining a NH R.E. license.

I could understand taking some continuing education courses as applies to NH real estate law, but retaking the salesman/Broker test ?

If one has to jump through all thee hoops, it's seems like there is no difference than if someone would apply through normal channels without having any license MA or otherwise?

Am I missing something here?

Winnisquamer · 03-17-2016, 08:46 AM

I think passing the test would be more important for reciprocity. Who can't go sit through some nonsense training hours and consider them selves good to go? That's bad practice in my opinion for the buyers working with those brokers, or agents.

To me I would feel reciprocity should work as as long as your hold an active practicing licence in state A you should be able to pay and take the state exam for state B and provided you pass the exam you're approved to practice in both states. I feel the training should only come into play if there is a difference in the rules/laws.

No input on the actual real estate side. Just my opinion on reciprocity.

bigdog · 03-17-2016, 12:25 PM

Point taken Winnisquamer !

Acrossamerica · 03-17-2016, 01:33 PM

Thinking this a bit further, I believe that states with reciprocity, all you have to take is the NH state part of the test. The rest is general RE knowledge and they assume you know that as you are already licensed.

In my case that I mentioned above, I had dropped my NYS license almost 5 years prior so the process was a bit complicated but still better than getting an agent's license and waiting another few years for the broker's license.

kauriel · 03-17-2016, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdog

Honestly, doesn't sound like much reciprocity between MA and NH on obtaining a NH R.E. license.

I could understand taking some continuing education courses as applies to NH real estate law, but retaking the salesman/Broker test ?

If one has to jump through all thee hoops, it's seems like there is no difference than if someone would apply through normal channels without having any license MA or otherwise?

Am I missing something here?

I only had to take the NH portion of the exam because there are different requirements between MA & NH. If I weren't from a reciprocal state I believe I would have had to have taken the entire exam and possibly also a salesperson course (I'm not sure if the course is waived for non-reciprocal states). It wasn't as easy as I would have liked to go through the application process but it was worth it since I've already had a sale in NH.

03-15-2016, 02:01 PM	#1
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,446 Thanks: 340 Thanked 119 Times in 96 Posts	Real Estate License in NH ? I have a real estate Broker's license in Mass. and want to get my Broker's license in NH, where I am a resident. I checked the NH R.E. license regulations about reciprocal agreements between the states and it looks like one has to take continuing education courses and also take a test? Can a R.E. agent, who's been through this same process provide guidance. Thanks!

03-16-2016, 07:58 AM	#3
Billy Bob Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tiera Verdi Fl & Moultonborough Posts: 318 Thanks: 128 Thanked 167 Times in 101 Posts	Don't you think a call to the Commission might be a much more accurate way of getting an answer ? The people on this or any forum would be a great way to get incorrect answers . You need the facts not opinions.

03-16-2016, 12:37 PM	#4
kauriel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Laconia, N. MA Posts: 290 Thanks: 119 Thanked 62 Times in 44 Posts	I am a MA salesperson who became licensed in NH last year. I'm not sure if process is same for broker but for salesperson I just had to apply for a NH license and take NH salesperson exam because NH has reciprocity with MA. You can find some information at https://www.nh.gov/nhrec/ under the section exam information but it was still somewhat confusing what I had to do and in what order. I seem to recall I had to start application and/or contact the state before I could schedule the exam but I don't recall the exact order. I got confused about the order but the NH Real Estate Commission staff were very nice and helpful with the process. To maintain my NH license I will have to take continuing education in NH as well as MA for my MA license.

03-17-2016, 07:33 AM	#5
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,446 Thanks: 340 Thanked 119 Times in 96 Posts	Honestly, doesn't sound like much reciprocity between MA and NH on obtaining a NH R.E. license. I could understand taking some continuing education courses as applies to NH real estate law, but retaking the salesman/Broker test ? If one has to jump through all thee hoops, it's seems like there is no difference than if someone would apply through normal channels without having any license MA or otherwise? Am I missing something here?

03-17-2016, 08:46 AM	#6
Winnisquamer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Winnisquam Posts: 408 Thanks: 72 Thanked 115 Times in 73 Posts	I think passing the test would be more important for reciprocity. Who can't go sit through some nonsense training hours and consider them selves good to go? That's bad practice in my opinion for the buyers working with those brokers, or agents. To me I would feel reciprocity should work as as long as your hold an active practicing licence in state A you should be able to pay and take the state exam for state B and provided you pass the exam you're approved to practice in both states. I feel the training should only come into play if there is a difference in the rules/laws. No input on the actual real estate side. Just my opinion on reciprocity.

03-17-2016, 12:25 PM	#7
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,446 Thanks: 340 Thanked 119 Times in 96 Posts	Point taken Winnisquamer !

03-17-2016, 01:33 PM	#8
Acrossamerica Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 133 Times in 66 Posts	Thinking this a bit further, I believe that states with reciprocity, all you have to take is the NH state part of the test. The rest is general RE knowledge and they assume you know that as you are already licensed. In my case that I mentioned above, I had dropped my NYS license almost 5 years prior so the process was a bit complicated but still better than getting an agent's license and waiting another few years for the broker's license.