Maine vs Tennessee for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$206

$170

Pre-Licensing

55 hrs

90 hrs

Timeline

4-8 wks

8-16 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	Tennessee
Total Fees	$206	$170 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours	55 hrs ✓	90 hrs
Processing Time	4-8 weeks ✓	8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100	$91 ✓
CE Hours	21 hrs	16 hrs ✓
Reciprocity	Full	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Tennessee is $36 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

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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

Tennessee $170

vs Maine ($206)

Fewer Hours

Maine 55 hrs

vs Tennessee (90 hrs)

Faster Processing

Maine 4-8 wks

vs Tennessee (8-16 wks)

Maine

Maine Real Estate Commission

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Tennessee

Tennessee Real Estate Commission

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