How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Maine
55 hours of pre-licensing education, then the Pearson VUE exam. State fees come to $206, on top of a course starting at $349.
Requirements set by Maine Real Estate Commission (MREC).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
Maine requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 2
Complete 55 hours of pre-licensing education
Maine Real Estate Commission (MREC) requires 55 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the Pearson VUE licensing exam
Maine uses Pearson VUE. The exam is 120 questions, split 80 national and 40 state. The exam fee is $85.
- 4
Submit fingerprints and a background check
Maine charges $0 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $121, paid to Maine Real Estate Commission (MREC).
- 6
Keep the license current
Maine requires 21 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew.
Next steps
Maine Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does Maine require? ▾
Maine Real Estate Commission (MREC) requires 55 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a Maine real estate license cost? ▾
Maine charges $206 in state fees: $85 exam fee, $121 application fee, $0 fingerprinting. Your course is the other half of the cost and is priced by the school, not the state.
What are the requirements to get a real estate license in Maine? ▾
You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or GED, complete 55 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the Pearson VUE licensing exam.
What is on the Maine real estate exam? ▾
Maine uses Pearson VUE. The exam is 120 questions: 80 on national real estate practice and 40 on Maine law.