Maine vs New York for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$206

$170

Pre-Licensing

55 hrs

77 hrs

Timeline

4-8 wks

8-16 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	New York
Total Fees	$206	$170 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours	55 hrs ✓	77 hrs
Processing Time	4-8 weeks ✓	8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100 ✓	$185
CE Hours	21 hrs ✓	22.5 hrs
Reciprocity	Full	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $36 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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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

New York $170

vs Maine ($206)

Fewer Hours

Maine 55 hrs

vs New York (77 hrs)

Faster Processing

Maine 4-8 wks

vs New York (8-16 wks)

Maine

Maine Real Estate Commission

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Full Maine Broker requirements →

New York

New York Department of State

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Full New York Broker requirements →

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