Maine vs Michigan for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$206

$222

Pre-Licensing

55 hrs

40 hrs

Timeline

4-8 wks

8-16 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	Michigan
Total Fees	$206 ✓	$222
Pre-Licensing Hours	55 hrs	40 hrs ✓
Processing Time	4-8 weeks ✓	8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$100 ✓	$143
CE Hours	21 hrs	18 hrs ✓
Reciprocity	Full	None

Key Differences

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Cost

Maine is $16 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

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Education Hours

Michigan requires only 40 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Michigan

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Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Maine $206

vs Michigan ($222)

Fewer Hours

Michigan 40 hrs

vs Maine (55 hrs)

Faster Processing

Maine 4-8 wks

vs Michigan (8-16 wks)

Maine

Maine Real Estate Commission

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Full Maine Broker requirements →

Michigan

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

Official Website →

Full Michigan Broker requirements →

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