How to get a Maine real estate license
Maine real estate salesperson exam requirements: hours, vendor, national vs state portions, and how to prepare for the licensing exam — from the official commission.
- Salesperson hours
- 55 clock hours
- Broker requirement
- Associate broker: 60 hours; Designated broker: 50 hours (plus relevant experience as sales agent); exact experience-year requirement not fully detailed in sources consulted
- Exam vendor
- PSI / Pearson VUE (branding referenced inconsistently across sources; administered on behalf of the Maine Real Estate Commission)
- Exam structure
- 120 multiple-choice items for salesperson exam (140 for broker); national/state item split not itemized in sources consulted
- Passing
- 75% minimum passing score
Some Maine details were ambiguous on the official site when we researched this (July 2026) — double-check specifics with the commission before you rely on them.
Preparing for the Maine exam
PrepTempo's Salesperson and Broker courses cover the national portion — property, contracts, financing, agency, and practice — which is the same in Maine and the larger share of the exam. Study your Maine state-law portion from the commission on top of the core.
Maine real estate license FAQ
How many hours are required for a Maine real estate license?
55 clock hours
What does the Maine real estate salesperson exam cover?
120 multiple-choice items for salesperson exam (140 for broker); national/state item split not itemized in sources consulted
How do I become a realtor in Maine?
Complete required pre-license education (55 clock hours), pass the licensing exam (PSI / Pearson VUE (branding referenced inconsistently across sources; administered on behalf of the Maine Real Estate Commission); 120 multiple-choice items for salesperson exam (140 for broker); national/state item split not itemized in sources consulted), meet any broker affiliation rules, and apply through the Maine real estate commission. PrepTempo covers the national exam portion with free sample questions and free Chapter 1.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Maine real-estate commission. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state commission or exam vendor.