Maine vs Wisconsin for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$206

$125

Pre-Licensing

55 hrs

72 hrs

Timeline

4-8 wks

6-12 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	Wisconsin
Total Fees	$206	$125 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours	55 hrs ✓	72 hrs
Processing Time	4-8 weeks ✓	6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100	$60 ✓
CE Hours	21 hrs	18 hrs ✓
Reciprocity	Full	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Wisconsin is $81 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

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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

Wisconsin $125

vs Maine ($206)

Fewer Hours

Maine 55 hrs

vs Wisconsin (72 hrs)

Faster Processing

Maine 4-8 wks

vs Wisconsin (6-12 wks)

Maine

Maine Real Estate Commission

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Full Maine Broker requirements →

Wisconsin

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Official Website →

Full Wisconsin Broker requirements →

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