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Minnesota State Requirements

Education Requirements

Salesperson Licensing Requirements

The term of a Salesperson license is two years, expiring on June 30

Broker Licensing Requirements

The term of a Broker license is two years, expiring on June 30.

Continuing Education Requirements

Minnesota Statutes 82.22

. All real estate salespersons and all real estate brokers shall be required to successfully complete 30 hours of real estate continuing education, either as a student or a lecturer, in courses of study approved by the commissioner, during the initial license period and during each succeeding 24-month license period. At least 15 of the 30 credit hours must be completed during the first 12 months of the 24-month licensing period. Licensees may not claim credit for continuing education not actually completed as of the date their report of continuing education compliance is filed.

. As part of the continuing education requirements of this section, the commissioner shall require that all real estate brokers and salespersons receive (1) at least one hour of training during each license period in courses in laws or regulations on agency representation and disclosure; and (2) at least one hour of training during each license period in courses in state and federal fair housing laws, regulations, and rules, other antidiscrimination laws, or courses designed to help licensees to meet the housing needs of immigrant and other underserved populations. Clauses (1) and (2) do not apply to real estate salespersons and real estate brokers engaged solely in the commercial real estate business who file with the commissioner a verification of this status.

Reporting

Case Management Requirements

The responsibilities of a Coordinator specifically include:

  • signing and issuing course completion certificates
  • maintaining student attendance records
  • being available to instructors and students throughout course offerings
  • supervision of course instructors
  • ensuring coverage of all points in the course outline approved by the Commerce Department
  • ensuring adequacy of classroom facilities
  • investigating complaints
  • notifying the Commerce Department within 10 days of any change in applications for approval on file with the Commerce Department
  • notifying the Commerce Department within 10 days of any felony or gross misdemeanor conviction or disciplinary action taken against an occupational license held by the Coordinator or an instructor teaching an approved offering