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.
Have you ever thought of qualifying for the broker-level license?
Ever thought of being more successful in your individual brokerage practice?
Ever thought of running your own successful real estate brokerage company?
Could you use a great refresher course on the responsibilities of the Designated Broker?
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.
**The start date of this first official offering is July 15, 2025. ** Register today at our celebration rate and begin your learning in July.
WORKSHOPS
To complete this course, you are required to participate in 4 three-hour workshops. All workshops must be completed before taking the Final Exam. You have the option to attend in person or join remotely via Zoom.
Workshops will be offered throughout the year. You will be able to enroll in the workshop session of your choice once you have registered and get started with your online work.
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 |
Engage in 38 Hours of Online Learning:
- Immerse yourself in a variety of materials, including videos, audio snippets, and case studies. Test your knowledge with checkpoints and ensure a 75% passing rate on all Knowledge Checks and Scored Quizzes. All of this can be done at your convenience, following the provided training roadmap.
Participate in 12 Hours of Interactive Workshops:
- After getting started with the online content, you will register for the Workshop session of your choice. Here, you'll delve into case studies and exercises, which you'll be expected to bring to each workshop for hands-on learning.
Successfully complete a Final Exam:
- Achieve a 75% passing rate on the 80-question multiple-choice exam, overseen in person by your course instructor. Alternative proctor options can be arranged in your local area if necessary. Please reach out to us for additional information and requirements.
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.
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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