# Business Occupations and Professions (GBO)

## Title 17. Real Estate Brokers

### Subtitle 5. Miscellaneous Provisions

#### Section 17-538

(a) Upon approval by the Commission, a nonresident real estate broker may engage in a transaction in this State with respect to commercial real estate.

(b) A nonresident real estate salesperson licensed in another jurisdiction and affiliated with a nonresident real estate broker may engage in a transaction in this State with respect to commercial real estate if:

  (1) the nonresident real estate salesperson is licensed with and provides real estate brokerage services under the direct supervision of the nonresident real estate broker;

  (2) the nonresident real estate broker satisfies the requirements of Sec. 17-537 of this subtitle; and

  (3) the nonresident real estate salesperson provides real estate brokerage services in the name of the nonresident real estate broker.

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Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)