Maine vs Wisconsin for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$206

$200

Pre-Licensing

55 hrs

72 hrs

Timeline

5-10 wks

8-14 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	Wisconsin
Total Fees	$206	$200 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours	55 hrs ✓	72 hrs
Processing Time	5-10 weeks ✓	8-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100	$60 ✓
CE Hours	21 hrs	18 hrs ✓
Reciprocity	Full	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Wisconsin is $6 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

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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

Wisconsin $200

vs Maine ($206)

Fewer Hours

Maine 55 hrs

vs Wisconsin (72 hrs)

Faster Processing

Maine 5-10 wks

vs Wisconsin (8-14 wks)

Maine

Maine Real Estate Commission

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Full Maine Agent requirements →

Wisconsin

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Real Estate Examining Board

Official Website →

Full Wisconsin Agent requirements →

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