The Designated Broker Course is the CORRECT course you need to become a Broker, even if you are not planning to be a Designated Broker.
Thinking about upgrading to a Broker license?
Want to grow your success as an independent agent or start your own real estate brokerage?
Need a solid refresher on Designated Broker responsibilities?
This course is for you!
About the Class
The Designated Broker Course is a 50-hour program approved by the Maine Real Estate Commission as meeting the criteria for getting a Maine Broker real estate license and to serve as a Designated Broker.
**It is also approved for 18 clock hours of Continuing Education for current Broker and Designated Broker license renewals.
The course covers business planning, creating a company policy manual, risk management, ethical issues, how to set up an effective training program, and more. In unique TRELG fashion, it is offered in a "blended" format where you complete online self-study at your own pace and attend workshops in the classroom or via livestream. Only 12 hours of seat time! You will begin your online work and then attend the workshops that fit your schedule. There is no textbook, and there are no "state" or "national" exams after you complete the course.
Eligibility
To qualify for application to the Commission, you need to have held an Associate Broker license, affiliated with a real estate brokerage agency, for a span of 2 years within the immediate 5 years leading up to your application date. These 2 years of licensure don't have to be consecutive, but they must fall within the 5-year timeframe preceding your application.
Furthermore, you're required to successfully complete the Designated Broker Course, securing a final grade of at least 75%. Your application should be accompanied by the Designated Broker Course Completion Certificate. Remember, this certificate remains valid for a duration of up to 1 year from the date you complete the course.
Lastly, it's worth noting that a licensed real estate broker is eligible to serve as the designated broker for an agency. In this capacity, they assume responsibility for the agency's operations and the conduct of its associates and employees.
WORKSHOPS
To complete this course, you must attend four three-hour workshops—either in person or remotely via Zoom—before taking the Final Exam.
Workshops are offered year-round, so you can enroll now and choose the sessions that best fit your schedule. Once registered, you can begin your online coursework right away. While it's recommended to complete through Unit 11 before attending a workshop, it’s not required.
Workshop Schedule
Tuesdays/Thursdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Live (In-Person) or Livestream (Zoom)
Workshop #1 Leveling Up: Leadership in Practice
Workshop #2 Leveling Up: From Agent to Architect
Workshop #3 Leveling Up: Broker Mindset & Mastery
Workshop #4 Designated to Lead: Broker Responsibilities in Action
| 2025 Dates | 2026 Dates |
| Workshop Session #1
W#1 September 23, 2025 W#2 September 25, 2025 W#3 September 30, 2025 W#4 October 2, 2025 | Workshop Session #3
W# 1 January 20, 2026
W#2 January 22, 2026
W#3 January 27, 2026
W#4 January 29, 2026 |
| Workshop Session #2
W#1 November 11, 2025
W#2 November 13, 2025
W#3 November 18, 2025
W#4 November 20, 2025 | Workshop Session #4
W#1 March 17, 2026
W#2 March 19, 2026
W#3 March 24, 2026
W#4 March 26, 2026 |
| | Workshop Session #5
W#1 May 12, 2026
W#2 May 14, 2026
W#3 May 19, 2026
W#4 May 21, 2026 |
Complete 38 Hours of Online Learning
Work through engaging videos, audio clips, and case studies at your own pace. Check your progress with knowledge checks and quizzes, all requiring a 75% passing score, guided by a clear training roadmap.
Pass the Final Exam
Score at least 75% on an 80-question, in-person multiple-choice exam. Exams are held monthly on the second Friday in South Portland. If needed, alternative local proctoring can be arranged—just contact us for details.
Course Completion Details
You have 12 months from the date of registration to complete the online learning, attend your workshops and pass your Final Exam.
About the Instructor
Geoff Maclean, a founding partner of TRELG, brings over 40 years of real estate experience, including six years as Designated Broker for one of Maine’s largest real estate companies, where he supervised several hundred agents. His leadership in brokerage operations, combined with his expertise in resolving complex disputes and guiding company compliance, has made him a trusted consultant and expert witness in broker liability matters. Geoff continues to share his deep knowledge of brokerage management as the lead instructor for the Maine Designated Broker pre-license course, in addition to other continuing education programs. His practical insights, drawn from decades of real-world experience, are valued by licensees, company owners, and industry organizations across the state.
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This is what our students are saying about this course:
"Hi Geoff, thank you for a great broker class. I think I was a little stunned after the course and test but it all went well!! I am so glad I took it and you kept us all going and laughing. Much appreciated."
"Geoff MacLean is a Maine treasure. I am licensed in MA and NH and neither of those states prepare you for the challenges, strategies, and logistics of operating a brokerage as a designated broker like Maine licensing law and Geoff's years of experience do. I'm not sure people can appreciate the education and opportunity that TRELG offers without the perspective of operating in the dark in other states. Thank you Geoff. The in-the-trenches examples are invaluable. I was not required to take this course, because I hold the Designated Broker position in two other states, but I wanted to make sure we could operate at the highest level. This is is the single best course I have taken in my several decade career. If you never want to be the designated broker, but you value best practices and operating at the highest level, take Geoff's class. You won't regret it."
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