Real Estate

The Division of Commercial Licensing and Regulation is responsible for the licensing and regulation of Real Estate salespersons, brokers and appraisers. To this end the Section coordinates and administers examinations for real estate brokers, salesperson and real estate appraisers. Additionally, the Section is responsible for issuing licenses/ certificates to real estate schools and out of state land sales. The Section is also empowered to investigate and adjudicate complaints to insure license compliance with Rhode Island State laws, rules and regulations.

- William J. DeLuca, Administrator, Real Estate

Lists of Licensed Salespersons, Brokers and Appraisers:

• Salespersons Licensee Lookup
• Broker Licensee Lookup
• Appraiser Licensee Lookup

Regulations & Statutes

• Statutory authority RIGL 5-20-5
• Statutory authority RIGL 5-20-6
• Statutory authority RIGL 5-20-7

Bulletins and Notices

• Bulletin-Real Estate: Salesperson & Broker Requirements Effective April 1, 2013
• REAL ESTATE REVISED FORMS & EDUCATION UPDATES Effective January 18, 2013
• LICENSE NO. FORMAT CHANGES FOR REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS
• RENEWAL NOTICE FOR BROKERS & SALESPERSONS Effective March 7, 2012
• Bulletin-Appraisers: Modification of Annual National Registry Fees Effective January 1, 2012
• Bulletin-Real Estate: Changes to RI General Laws 5-20.5-1 Effective July 15, 2011
• Policy Statement L97-1 Personal Assistants/Office Administrators Effective June 28, 2011
• Notice: Criminal History Record (CHR) Submission Requirement Effective February 9, 2011
• Bulletin:Real Estate: Licensed Attorney, Continuing Education Requirements Effective October 21, 2010
• NOTICE-REAL ESTATE: CHANGES IN COMMERCIAL LICENSING REGULATION 11, REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESPERSONS!!! Effective May 27, 2009

Real Estate Section

• Filing of Out of State Land/Subdivision
• Uniform Consent to Service of Process

• State of Rhode Island - Real Estate Candidate Handbook

Real Estate - Salesperson

e-Licensing - Apply for or Renew a Salesperson License Online!!!

• Application and Requirements for Real Estate SalesPerson License
• Application and Requirements for Non-Resident/Reciprocal SalesPerson License
• Application and Requirements for Attorney Salesperson License
• Renewal Salesperson Application

Real Estate - Broker

e-Licensing - Apply for or Renew a Broker License Online!!!

• Application and Requirements for Real Estate Broker License
• Application and Requirements for Non-Resident/Reciprocal Broker License
• Application and Requirements for Attorney Broker License
• Renewal Broker Application

Real Estate - Corporation,Partnership or LLC

e-Licensing - Apply for or Renew a Corporation, Partnership or LLC License Online!!!

• Application and Requirements for Corporation, Partnership or LLC License
• Renewal Broker Corporate Application

Forms

• Complaint form
• Name/Home Address Change Form
• Transfer of License Form
• Escrow Deposit Transmittal Form
• Claim for Return of Property Form
• Real Estate Release Form (Buyer)
• Real Estate Release Form (Seller)
• Letter of Good Standing/License History
• Application for License Replacement
• R.I. Mandatory Real Estate Disclosure Form
• Corporation Power of Attorney Form

Education (Salesperson & Broker)

e-Licensing - Apply for or Renew an Education Provider License Online!!!

• Notice - Pearson Vue Exam
• Pre-Licensing Real Estate Schools
• List of Schools and Organizations offering Real Estate Continuing Education
• Real Estate Continuing Education Course List
• Application for Real Estate School
• Application for Real Estate School Renewal
• Policy for Continuing Education Course and Instructor Approval
• Application for Continuing Education Course
• School Instructor Application

Real Estate Appraisers Section - Trainee Appraisers, Licensed Appraiser, Certified Residential Appraiser, and Certified General Appraiser

• e-Licensing - Apply for or Renew an Appraiser License Online!!!
• The Appraisal Foundation
• Real Estate Appraiser Qualification Criteria
• Criminal History Record Submission Requirement Instructions
• Application form (For resident and Non-resident)
• Experience Certification Form
• Application for Real Estate Appraiser Temporary Practice Certificate
• State of Rhode Island - Candidate Handbook/Rhode Island Real Estate
• Trainee Appraiser Requirements/Instructions
• Affidavit (For Trainee Licensees Only)
• License Reissuance Affidavit
• Power of Attorney form (Non-resident must file Power of Attorney form)
• Request for Certificate of Licensure
• Change of Address form
• Complaint form

Real Estate Appraisers Section - "Reciprocal Licensing" Licensed Appraiser, Certified Residential Appraiser, and Certified General Appraiser

• Reciprocal Licensing Instructions
• Application form (For resident and Non-resident)
• Criminal History Record Submission Requirement Instructions
• Power of Attorney form (Non-resident must file Power of Attorney form)

Education (Appraiser)

• Required Core Curriculum for Appraisers
• Approved Qualifying Education Courses for R.E. Appraisers
• Approved Continuing Education Courses for R.E. Appraisers
• Application for Education Course Approval

Boards/Commissions

• Rhode Island Real Estate Commission Members
• 2013 Rhode Island Real Estate Commission Meeting Calendar
• Rhode Island Real Estate Appraisers Board