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Frequently Asked Questions

Maine Licensing

How do I get a real estate license in Maine?

The Sales Agent license is a two-year, non-renewable entry-level license intended for individuals to obtain practical training while working towards an Associate Broker license. Eligibility criteria include completing a 55-hour Sales Agent Course (Online)  with a minimum grade of 75%, passing the Pearson VUE exam with a score of 75% or higher, and applying to the Maine Real Estate Commission. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or its equivalent, and have a reputation for honesty, integrity, fairness, and competence. 

Sales Agents

Contact Pearson VUE and Schedule Your Exam: You can only register for the Pearson VUE exam after passing the course Final Exam with a score of 75 or higher. Your Course Completion Certificate includes the required score, and completion date needed for registration.

 

 

This page is your starting point for the Pearson VUE exam. Set up your account, schedule your exam, watch a short test center overview video, and access the Candidate Handbook, FAQs, and optional practice tests.

 

  • REGISTER FOR: ReME-Sales: Maine Sales Agent Exam (includes GE-Sales75 and ME-Sales modules) (NOT the Maine Law Exam); 

 

Pearson VUE test centers are located in various places in Maine, including Portland and Bangor. Third-party providers administer the exam in Presque Isle and occasionally at other sites in Maine. 

 

  • SCHEDULE: the exam at a location and at a time best for you.
  • PAY: $88 for your exam; **December 2025 prices have increased
  • KEEP:  the confirmation number Pearson VUE gives you.

 

Review & READ the Candidate Handbook!

 

PRINT OR DOWNLOAD: Pearson VUE Website for Candidate Handbook and Content Outlines

 

 

To enter the Pearson VUE Test Center…

 

YOU MUST BRING:

  • Course Certificate of Completion proving that your grade was 75 or above in the Sales Agent Course. You may bring a printed copy or show the certificate on your phone;
  • Pearson VUE confirmation number; and
  • Two forms of valid ID, one of which must be government-issued and photo-bearing.

 

 

Important Exam Information
Many students report that about 20% of the questions on the Pearson VUE Maine Sales Agent Exam seem unrelated to the course content—and they’re right. Pearson VUE includes 5-15 unscored questions among the 120 total. These may have little to do with Maine law, may have more than one correct answer, or no correct answer at all. This is intentional. Pearson VUE uses these questions as a security feature to prevent memorization and to maintain the integrity of the exam.

 

All you need is a 75% to pass—and that’s all you’ll know. You won’t receive a score higher than that, even if you earned one. If you're a perfectionist, this may be frustrating—but don’t let unusual questions shake your confidence.

 

Historically, about 66% of test takers pass on their first attempt. That statistic includes many people who didn’t complete this course and some who attempted the exam without studying. Stick with your preparation, trust your training, and stay focused—you’ve got this!

 

TEST TAKING TIPS

  • KNOW the vocabulary terms! This will help with your understanding of each question.
  • READ the question carefully! Know what is being asked of you.
  • PRACTICE your math! The exam has simple math problems, don’t overthink it!
  • BRING a simple calculator! Check the calculator guidelines to see what is allowed.
  • UNDERSTAND the numbers! Shoreland zone requirements, timeline requirements, property disclosure, calendar vs. business days, etc.
  • COMPLETE the sample exams in the ebook/text 
  • GO WITH YOUR GUT! Your first guess is generally the best. Resist the urge to go back and change an answer.

 

Reciprocity

I have an active real estate license from a state other than Maine. How do I get a reciprocal real estate license in Maine?

If you have an active, good-standing real estate license in another state, you may be eligible for a reciprocal license in Maine. Qualification requires an active license when applying for the Maine license, proven with a Certificate of Licensure—not a license copy. The Maine license will be valid for two years and can be renewed.

For reciprocity, you must pass the Maine Law Exam by Pearson VUE (Pearson VUE Website for Candidate Handbook and Content Outlines) and submit an application to the Maine Real Estate Commission with a certificate of licensure from any state where you are currently licensed. The Real Estate Learning Group provides an online prep course for the Maine Law Exam (Maine Law Exam Prep Course).  

Submit an application to the Maine Real Estate Commission including a certificate of license from each state in which you now hold or have held a real estate license.

  • REGISTER FOR: Maine Law Exam
  • SCHEDULE: the exam at a location and at a time best for you.
  • PAY: $85 for your exam; 
  • KEEP:  the confirmation number Pearson VUE gives you.

 

Reactivation of Inactive Maine License

My license is inactive. What do I do?

If you hold an inactive or failed to renew Maine license, you can return to active status:

Inactive up to 2 years → 21 hours of CE

2–4 years inactive → 28 hours of CE

4–6 years inactive → 36 hours of CE

 

What happens to my license after the first two years?

The Associate Broker license, which is a step above the Sales Agent license, is permanent, issued for two years, and is renewable. To progress to an Associate Broker license, applicants must have accumulated two years of experience working as a licensed Sales Agent, successfully completed a 60-hour Associate Broker Course with a grade of 75% or higher, additionally fulfilled 40 hours of Documented Field Experience, and submitted their application to the Maine Real Estate Commission. The Real Estate Learning Group provides the Associate Broker Course in a 100% online self-study course.

 

 

What if I want to become a Broker but not own my own agency?

The Maine Broker license permits full brokerage services, including acting as a designated broker for an agency. This license is a two-year, renewable license. To obtain the Maine Broker license, one must provide evidence of having worked as an associate broker for two years within the past five years, successfully complete a 50-hour Broker/Designated Broker Course with at least a 75% grade, and submit an application to the Maine Real Estate Commission.

 

What if I want to become a Designated Broker of a real estate agency?

The Maine Broker license permits full brokerage services, including acting as a designated broker for an agency. This license is a two-year, renewable license. To obtain the Maine Broker license, one must provide evidence of having worked as an associate broker for two years within the past five years, successfully complete a 50-hour Broker/Designated Broker Course with at least a 75% grade, and submit an application to the Maine Real Estate Commission. The course also qualifies for 18 hours of Continuing Education, making it beneficial for current brokers seeking a refresher.

 

Maine Continuing Education

What are the continuing education requirements in Maine?

In Maine, Associate Broker and Broker/Designated Broker licensees must complete 21 hours of approved continuing education every two years. Three of these hours must be the Core Course.

 

What is the Core Course?

The Maine Real Estate Commission Core Course is a mandatory continuing education course required for all active Maine real estate licensees during each renewal cycle. The course is developed and approved by the Maine Real Estate Commission and focuses on current issues affecting the real estate industry, including updates to laws, rules, agency relationships, professional conduct, and emerging risks or trends impacting licensees. The purpose of the Core Course is to help real estate professionals remain informed, compliant, and current with Maine real estate practices and regulatory expectations. Completion of the Core Course is required in addition to elective continuing education hours in order to renew an active real estate license in Maine.

 

What is the current Core Course?

Effective April 1, 2025, the Real Estate Commission core course requirement is “Reasonable Care and Diligence Core Course”.

The course noted above is required if:

      • your license expiration date is on or after April 1, 2025 (even if you renew before April 1, 2025).
      • your license has expired and you renew on or after April 1, 2025.
      • you activate a license on or after April 1, 2025.

**A new Core Course is pending release for October 1, 2026.

 

Are there other required courses?

Yes. In addition to Maine Real Estate Commission continuing education requirements, many Maine real estate professionals are also members of the Maine Association of REALTORS. REALTOR® membership requires completion of additional mandatory training, including the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics training and Fair Housing training every two years. These requirements are separate from Maine license renewal requirements and must be completed in order to maintain REALTOR® membership status and access to associated benefits and services.

 

Can I carry over "extra CE credit hours" for my next license renewal? 

No. CE hours completed prior to your renewal only apply to that renewal cycle.  Your clock hours for your next renewal begins on or after the issue date of your license.

 

What happens if I have not completed my 21 hours of CE when my license expires?

You are not able to renew your license until the CE hours, including the applicable Core Course has been completed.  You have up to 90 calendar days from your license expiration date to complete your CE, and then submit a late renewal with an additional $50 late fee. 

 

YOU MAY NOT PRACTICE DURING THE TIME THE LICENSE IS EXPIRED!

 

Please refer all specific questions regarding renewal, continuing education, and core course requirements to the Real Estate Commission at (207) 624-8518.

The Real Estate Learning Group® offers live, livestream, and online options for approved continuing education courses. Classroom offerings are often free for you to attend; online courses are always available, and you may print your completion certificate the instant you finish.

 

New Hampshire Continuing Education

NH Real Estate Commission Education and Certificates

 

Thank you,

The Real Estate Learning Group®

Questions? Contact info@trelg.com

 

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