Maine vs Minnesota for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$209

$168

Pre-Licensing

55 hrs

90 hrs

Timeline

5-10 wks

6-12 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	Minnesota
Total Fees	$209	$168 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours	55 hrs ✓	90 hrs
Processing Time	5-10 weeks ✓	6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100	$60 ✓
CE Hours	21 hrs ✓	30 hrs
Reciprocity	Full	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Minnesota is $41 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

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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

Minnesota $168

vs Maine ($209)

Fewer Hours

Maine 55 hrs

vs Minnesota (90 hrs)

Faster Processing

Maine 5-10 wks

vs Minnesota (6-12 wks)

Maine

Maine Real Estate Commission

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Full Maine Agent requirements →

Minnesota

Minnesota Department of Commerce

Official Website →

Full Minnesota Agent requirements →

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