Illinois vs Maine for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$208

$209

Pre-Licensing

75 hrs

55 hrs

Timeline

12-18 wks

5-10 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Maine
Total Fees	$208 ✓	$209
Pre-Licensing Hours	75 hrs	55 hrs ✓
Processing Time	12-18 weeks	5-10 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$200	$100 ✓
CE Hours	12 hrs ✓	21 hrs
Reciprocity	None	Full

Key Differences

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Cost

Illinois is $1 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

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Education Hours

Maine requires only 55 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Maine

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Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 5-10 weeks.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $208

vs Maine ($209)

Fewer Hours

Maine 55 hrs

vs Illinois (75 hrs)

Faster Processing

Maine 5-10 wks

vs Illinois (12-18 wks)

Illinois

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

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Full Illinois Agent requirements →

Maine

Maine Real Estate Commission

Official Website →

Full Maine Agent requirements →

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