(2) Each applicant for reciprocal licensure as a real estate salesperson or real estate broker shall submit all of the following, notwithstanding the materials required under ss. REEB 12.013 and 12.017: (a) A Completed application form with the signature of the applicant
(b) A fee as determined by the department under s. 440.05 (2), Stats. (c) A Statement that the applicant resides in this state.
(d) Documentation that the applicant is a service member, former service member or the spouse of a service member. If an applicant is unable to provide the documentation, the applicant may submit an affidavit to the board stating that the individual is a service member, former service member, or the spouse of a service member or former service member.
(e) Evidence of holding a license, in good standing, that was granted by a governmental authority in a jurisdiction outside of Wisconsin that qualifies the individual to perform acts authorized under a real estate salesperson or real estate broker license granted by the board.
(Note): Application forms are available from the Department of Safety and Professional Services’ website at http://dsps.wi.gov. (3) A license granted under this subsection expires on the applicable renewal date specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a), Stats., except that if the first renewal date specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a) after the date on which the license is granted is within 180 days of the date on which the license is granted, the license expires on the 2nd renewal date specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a) after the date on which the license is granted. Section 2. REEB 12.013 (1) and (2) (intro.) are amended to read:
REEB 12.013 (1) (intro.) Except as provided in sub. (3) and s. REEB 12.012, each applicant for a real estate salesperson’s license shall submit satisfactory evidence of any of the following: REEB 12.013(2) (intro.) Except as provided in sub. (3) and s. REEB 12.012, each applicant shall read and write a comprehensive examination in English, testing the applicant’s competency to transact the business of a real estate salesperson. The examination shall be in conformity with s. 452.09 (3), Stats. Section 3. REEB 12.017 (1), (2), and (3) (intro.) are amended to read:
REEB 12.017 (1) (intro.) Except as provided in sub. (4) and s. REEB 12.012, each applicant for a real estate broker’s license shall submit satisfactory evidence of any of the following: REEB 12.017 (2) (intro.) Except as provided in sub. (4) and s. REEB 12.012, each applicant for a real estate broker’s license shall read and write a comprehensive examination in English, testing the applicant’s competency to transact the business of a real estate broker. The examination shall be in conformity with s. 452.09 (3), Stats. REEB 12.017 (3) (intro.) Except as provided in sub. (4) and s. REEB 12.012: Section 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. The rules adopted in this order shall take effect on the first day of the month following publication in the Wisconsin Administrative Register, pursuant to s. 227.22 (2) (intro.), Stats. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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