N.M. Admin. Code § 16.61.3.13

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 19, October 8, 2024

Section 16.61.3.13 - QUALIFYING BROKER LICENSE RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS

A qualifying broker applying for renewal of their license shall furnish the commission satisfactory evidence of successful completion of:

A. The qualifying broker refresher course.

B. A minimum of 42 hours of commission-approved courses, including

(1) The four-hour core course in each year of the broker's licensing cycle

(2) Eight hours of core elective courses.

(3) The qualifying broker refresher course (6 hours)

(4) Four hours of ethics.

C. Attendance at one commission meeting, rule hearing, or disciplinary hearing for at least three hours, or until the commission goes into executive session, or the hearing/meeting ends, whichever comes first. Attendance may be by live meeting/hearing or by live or recorded distance broadcast, but must be documented by signing into and out of the meeting/hearing. In the event of broker hardship, approved by the commission, the real estate commission may authorize an equivalent to the attendance of a commission meeting either by an online download, attendance at any approved equivalent, or by other approved participation.

D. An application for renewal of a qualifying broker's license shall include a notarized affidavit of the applicant's acknowledgement of the responsibilities of a qualifying broker, including the direct supervision of all brokers affiliated with the brokerage, including but not limited to:

(1) Review and maintain all records and documents required for real estate related matters processed by the brokerage.

(2) Provide or promote appropriate training of all brokers and staff affiliated with the qualifying broker to ensure compliance with the Real Estate License Law and commission rules.

(3) Supervise advertising of real estate or real estate services conducted on behalf of others by anyone affiliated with the qualifying broker.

(4) Execute and maintain current written employment agreements or independent contractor agreements with associate brokers affiliated with the qualifying broker.

E. A qualifying broker applying for license renewal who will be supervised by another qualifying broker will not be required to submit this affidavit.

F. An application for renewal of a qualifying broker's license shall include a statement affirming that the qualifying broker substantially fulfilled the supervisory plan filed with the initial application, and a plan outlining the schedule of training and education to be provided or promoted and the policies for supervision in the next licensing cycle. The supervisory plan will be applicable to the applicant for renewal of the qualifying broker's license and all affiliated brokers, if any. A qualifying broker who is supervised by another qualifying broker is not required to submit a supervisory plan.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.61.3.13

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVIII, Issue 24, December 26, 2017, eff. 1/15/2018, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 22, November 27, 2018, eff. 1/1/2019, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXI, Issue 23, December 15, 2020, eff. 1/3/2021