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New Brokers

Congratulations —
let's get started.

You passed the test. Now let's get you licensed, transferred to Simply, and ready to earn. Follow the steps at your own pace.

1Get Licensed
2Your Plan
3Get Set Up
4Office Info

Apply for Your NM Real Estate License

This is step one — you can't practice until your license is issued.

  • Create your RLD portal accountGo to nmrldlpi.my.site.com and create an account with your personal info. Follow the steps below:
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    Go to rld.nm.gov and click "Apply for a License"

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    Complete the RLD Self Registration form with your personal info

    Step 2
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    Once logged in, click Applications → Apply for a License

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    Select "Boards and Commissions Division"

    Step 4
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    Select "Associate Broker" and click Select

    Step 5
  • Enroll in E&O InsuranceRequired before you can transact. Go to enroll.risceo.com, select Simply Real Estate, and email your certificate to Carrie.
  • Start the license applicationSelect "Real Estate Salesperson" and complete all fields, including background disclosure questions.
  • Upload your documentsUpload your course completion certificate and exam score report. Include any background support documents if applicable.
  • Wait for NMREC approvalYou'll get an email when your license is issued. Do not practice until you have your license number.

NM Real Estate Commission Universal Form

Fill out and print — submit this with your RLD application. Simply RE fields are pre-filled.

NMRLD
NEW MEXICO REGULATION & LICENSING DEPARTMENT
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM, GOVERNOR
Clay Bailey, Superintendent
New Mexico Real Estate Commission Universal Form
This form must be completed and submitted with an online application for an initial application, renewal, license status change, transferring to a new brokerage/Qualifying Broker, or creating new or changes to the current brokerage (trade name) occurs. Fee will be collected online in NM-Plus. Please check below to show the reason you are completing this Universal Form:
Active: Inactive:

*The supervisory Qualifying Broker will be required to provide a letter if a Corporate Office is involved and unable to provide signature.

Your Commission Plan

As a new broker (licensed less than 6 months), you start on the New Broker Plan.

New Broker Plan

New Broker Plan

For agents licensed less than 6 months — designed to give you a runway to learn the business.
Monthly Fee
$50/mo
Cap Fee
$250
per transaction
Annual Cap
None
on this plan
Plan Duration
1 Year
then moves to Standard
Yearly Brokerage Fee
$250
due Sept 1
Simply Transaction FeeAdded to every closing on every plan
$200

🤝 Mentor Fee — First 3 Transactions

A 10% mentor fee applies to your first 3 transactions. This connects you with an experienced Simply agent who will guide you through your first closings. After 3 transactions, the mentor fee goes away.

After 1 Year You'll move to the Standard Plan: $100/mo, $500 cap fee, $5,000 annual cap. Same $200 Simply transaction fee.

Get Set Up

Check these off before your first transaction.

Startup Fees Summary RLD transfer $20.50 · E&O insurance (varies) · GAAR membership (prorated) · SWMLS $48 · GAAR transfer $25
  • Sign your ICAYour Independent Contractor Agreement confirms you're on the New Broker Plan. Review it fully before signing.
  • Join GAAR and SWMLSCall GAAR at 505-842-1433 to set up your membership. SWMLS fee: $48. GAAR transfer fee: $25.
  • Complete NAR ethics trainingRequired for GAAR membership. Must be completed every 3 years. Ask GAAR for the current course link.
  • Download GroupMe & join SimplyDownload the GroupMe app, then ask Carrie for the invite link — this is the main brokerage communication channel.⬇ Download GroupMe
  • Review simplybackagent.comYour agent resource website — logos, forms, vendor info, signs, and more. Bookmark it.🔗 simplybackagent.com
  • Set up BrokermintAll transaction documents go through Brokermint. Get access at simplybackagent.com▶ Watch: How to Add a Transaction in Brokermint
  • Create your email signatureName, NM license number, Simply Real Estate Inc., phone, email. Grab the logo at simplybackagent.com
  • Order Simply-branded signsVendor info and specs are at simplybackagent.com
  • Review the Policies & Procedures manualKey rules: upload all executed documents within 48 hours. Upload closing docs at least 5 calendar days before closing.
  • Meet your mentorCarrie will connect you with a mentor for your first 3 transactions. Reach out and introduce yourself!

Office Info & Key Contacts

Save these — you'll use them often.

ItemDetails
Brokerage Address7801 Academy Rd NE, Bldg 2, Ste 200
Albuquerque NM 87109
Qualifying BrokerCarolyn (Carrie) Beth Traub
License #20290
Email Carriecarrie@simplyrealestateinc.com
NMREC Address5500 San Antonio Dr NE, Albuquerque NM 87109
GAAR Phone505-842-1433
Agent Portalsimplybackagent.com
RLD Portalnmrldlpi.my.site.com
E&O Enrollmentenroll.risceo.com
Brokermintbrokermint.com
SWMLSswmls.com
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You're all set!

Welcome to the Simply family. Questions? Reach Carrie at carrie@simplyrealestateinc.com