MAINE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
How do I get a real estate license in Maine?
| Sales Agent |
The Sales Agent license is an entry-level license that allows you to acquire on-the-job training and experience while you complete the requirements for an Associate Broker license. The Sales Agent license is valid for two years and is not renewable.
To qualify for a Sales Agent license, you must:
- Complete the 55 hour Sales Agent Course (Online) with a grade of 75% or above;
- Pass the Pearson VUE qualifying exam with a score of 75% or above;
- Apply to the Maine Real Estate Commission;
- Be at least 18-years old at the time of license application;
- Hold a high-school diploma (or the equivalent).
For information on the Pearson VUE exam, consult the Pearson VUE June 2024 Candidate Handbook
| Associate Broker |
The Associate Broker license, the professional level above the Sales Agent license, is permanent, issued for two years, and 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;
- Fulfilled 40 hours of Documented Field Experience;
- Submitted their application to the Maine Real Estate Commission
| Broker/Designated Broker |
Whether you want to run your own brokerage or just have a broker designation on your resume, 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 Designated Broker Course with at least a 75% grade;
- Submit their application to the Maine Real Estate Commission.
The Designated Broker Course also qualifies for 18 hours of Continuing Education, making it beneficial for current brokers seeking a refresher.
How do I maintain my real estate license in Maine?
Continuing Education Requirements
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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 a Core Course.
CORE COURSE REQUIREMENT
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:
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- 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.
Licensees with a license expiration date prior to April 1, 2025, who renew prior to April 1, 2025, may fulfill their core course requirement with either the “Buyer Relationships Core Course” or the new core course as noted above.
Can I carry over "extra CE credit hours" for my next license renewal?
The answer is no. CE hours completed before your renewal only apply to that renewal cycle. Your clock hours for your next renewal begin 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 cannot renew your license until you have completed the CE hours, including the applicable Core Course. 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 call the Real Estate Commission at (207) 624-8518 with questions regarding renewal, continuing education, and core course requirements.
