Florida vs Maine for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$132

$206

Pre-Licensing

63 hrs

55 hrs

Timeline

6-12 wks

4-8 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	Maine
Total Fees	$132 ✓	$206
Pre-Licensing Hours	63 hrs	55 hrs ✓
Processing Time	6-12 weeks	4-8 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$72 ✓	$100
CE Hours	14 hrs ✓	21 hrs
Reciprocity	Partial	Full

Key Differences

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Cost

Florida is $74 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Florida

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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 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Florida $132

vs Maine ($206)

Fewer Hours

Maine 55 hrs

vs Florida (63 hrs)

Faster Processing

Maine 4-8 wks

vs Florida (6-12 wks)

Florida

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Maine

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