RE license just for MLS access

[Ryan McElroy]

Hi everyone! Quick question. 

Can I take real estate classes, pass the licensure exam and have full access to the MLS? Or am i required by law to work for a brokerage, continue education each year, work a certain amount of hour each week, ect.? I want to invest in RE and just want access to the MLS. Is this possible?

[Rusty Scott]

You aren't ever required to work a certain number of hours. Brokers are independent contractors, not employees, so your managing broker can't make you do anything. 

That said....you will have to get your license, and hang it with a managing broker. You'll also need to maintain it according to your states requirements, including CE. However it's not a ton, here it's 12 hours per year. 

Finally, you'll have to pay the MLS dues each year...which are reasonably significant.