Maine vs New York for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$121

$200

Pre-Licensing

60 hrs

152 hrs

Timeline

4-8 wks

8-16 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	New York
Total Fees	$121 ✓	$200
Pre-Licensing Hours	60 hrs ✓	152 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	None

Key Differences

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Cost

Maine is $79 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

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Education Hours

Maine requires only 60 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Maine

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Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Maine $121

vs New York ($200)

Fewer Hours

Maine 60 hrs

vs New York (152 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 - Division of Licensing Services

Official Website →

Full New York Broker requirements →

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Maine vs New York for Broker Licensing

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Key Differences

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Education Hours

Processing Speed

Category Winners

Maine

New York

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