Maine vs Minnesota for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$121

$258

Pre-Licensing

60 hrs

30 hrs

Timeline

4-8 wks

6-12 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	Minnesota
Total Fees	$121 ✓	$258
Pre-Licensing Hours	60 hrs	30 hrs ✓
Processing Time	4-8 weeks ✓	6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100	$100
CE Hours	21 hrs ✓	30 hrs
Reciprocity	Full	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Maine is $137 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

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Education Hours

Minnesota requires only 30 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Minnesota

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Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Maine $121

vs Minnesota ($258)

Fewer Hours

Minnesota 30 hrs

vs Maine (60 hrs)

Faster Processing

Maine 4-8 wks

vs Minnesota (6-12 wks)

Maine

Maine Real Estate Commission

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Full Maine Broker requirements →

Minnesota

Minnesota Department of Commerce

Official Website →

Full Minnesota Broker requirements →

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