New Hampshire Real Estate Salesperson Exam — All Questions

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New Hampshire License Law (RSA 331-A)

Real estate salespersons in New Hampshire are licensed and regulated under RSA 331-A by:

  • a.The New Hampshire Association of Realtors
  • b.The New Hampshire Real Estate Commission
  • c.The New Hampshire Secretary of State
  • d.The county registry of deeds

The New Hampshire Real Estate Commission administers RSA 331-A, licensing brokers and salespersons and disciplining violations. A trade association is a private membership organization and does not license practitioners.

New Hampshire License Law (RSA 331-A)

Under New Hampshire license law, a real estate salesperson must:

  • a.Practice independently once licensed
  • b.Hold a broker license to list property
  • c.Be associated with and supervised by a licensed broker
  • d.Register directly with the town where they work

A New Hampshire salesperson holds an entry-level license and must be associated with and supervised by a licensed broker. The salesperson may not operate independently; the broker is responsible for supervising the salesperson's activities and the office's trust accounts.

New Hampshire License Law (RSA 331-A)

A New Hampshire salesperson may lawfully accept a commission for brokerage services from:

  • a.The broker with whom the salesperson is associated
  • b.The buyer directly at closing
  • c.The seller directly upon listing
  • d.Any cooperating broker in the transaction

A New Hampshire salesperson may accept compensation for brokerage services only from the associated broker, not directly from a buyer, seller, or another broker. The broker is responsible for supervision and for paying affiliated salespersons.

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