Maine vs Tennessee for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$206

$165

Pre-Licensing

55 hrs

90 hrs

Timeline

5-10 wks

6-12 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	Tennessee
Total Fees	$206	$165 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours	55 hrs ✓	90 hrs
Processing Time	5-10 weeks ✓	6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100	$75 ✓
CE Hours	21 hrs	16 hrs ✓
Reciprocity	Full	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Tennessee is $41 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

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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

Tennessee $165

vs Maine ($206)

Fewer Hours

Maine 55 hrs

vs Tennessee (90 hrs)

Faster Processing

Maine 5-10 wks

vs Tennessee (6-12 wks)

Maine

Maine Real Estate Commission

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Tennessee

Tennessee Real Estate Commission

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