Pass Your Maine Real Estate Exam the First Time
Maine requires 55 hours of pre-licensing education - one of the lowest in the country! The exam tests shoreland zoning regulations and seasonal property considerations. Waterfront transactions have unique setback and environmental requirements you'll need to know.
Questions
120
80 NAT / 40 STATE
To Pass
75%
90 / 120 TO PASS
Time Limit
4 Hrs
240 TOTAL MINUTES
Provider
Pearson VUE
MREC
Pass your Maine Sales Agent, Associate Broker or Designated Broker License
Maine has fewer active real estate licensees than any state in New England, and the resources available for Maine specific exam prep reflect that.
National prep courses treat Maine as an afterthought. The exam draws from a set of environmental, disclosure, and agency rules that are specific to this state, and AI language models trained on national content cannot generate accurate questions for rules that were never in their training data. Generic tools prepare candidates for the national portion. They do not prepare candidates for Maine’s state portion.
The License Professor is written by licensed Maine professionals who built questions around Pearson VUE state portion priorities. Every question on Maine environmental regulations, brokerage requirements, and disclosure obligations is grounded in Maine statute.
Maine Sample Exams
Experience the real study interface — no account required.
Sales Agent
Individuals new to real estate who want to start their career helping clients buy and sell property
Associate Broker
Experienced agents ready to take on more responsibility while working under a supervising broker
Designated Broker
Experienced professionals who want to manage a brokerage office and supervise other agents
Three Topics that Trip Up Maine Students Most
Shoreland Zoning
Maine’s Mandatory Shoreland Zoning Act regulates all land within 250 feet of great ponds, rivers, and coastal wetlands with a 100-foot buffer restriction — candidates from inland states are unprepared for how aggressively Maine protects its waterfront.
Septic System Disclosures
Sellers must disclose whether a septic system within a shoreland zone has malfunctioned within 180 days of closing, and lakefront properties require a buyer-obtained inspection — the exam tests these two different disclosure regimes.
Transaction Brokerage
Maine calls its non-agency relationship a "facilitator" role where the licensee assists both parties without representing either, and critically the facilitator has no duty of confidentiality unless specifically agreed upon in advance.
The Maine Real Estate License Professor includes specialized deep dives for each of these.
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Pass your real estate exam with confidence.
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Maine Real Estate Exam FAQ
Maine Real Estate Practice Questions
Sample questions from the Maine real estate exam — with answers and explanations.
1. A Maine facilitator working with both buyer and seller learns the buyer will pay asking price due to job relocation. What is the licensee's obligation regarding this information?
- A.Keep confidential; all material transaction information is automatically protected
- B.Keep confidential; Maine law requires facilitator confidentiality for both parties
- C.Disclose because facilitators owe complete honesty to all parties
- D.May disclose unless a specific confidentiality agreement was made in advance
2. A Maine sales agent verbally promises weekly open houses and staging advice beyond the written listing agreement, then stops after two months. Is the verbal promise enforceable?
- A.Yes, all agent commitments must be fulfilled regardless of written documentation.
- B.No, verbal promises outside the written agreement are not legally enforceable.
- C.The promise became enforceable through implied agency automatically.
- D.The seller can immediately terminate for breach based on the verbal promise.
3. Which of the following statements concerning real estate finance in Maine is incorrect?
- A.A promissory note is security for a Deed of Trust.
- B.Discounting a note means selling it for less than face value.
- C.A mortgage is a lien. The creation of a mortgage does not transfer title to real property.
- D.An owner of property, who borrows money and executes a Deed of Trust, is called the trustor.
More on the Maine Real Estate Exam
Deeper reading on the topics that matter most for Maine candidates.
Maine Real Estate License Reciprocity
Maine does not offer reciprocity with any other state. To obtain a Maine real estate license, you must complete the full pre-licensing education and pass the Maine exam regardless of any licenses you hold elsewhere.
However, these states recognize a Maine real estate license:
Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Virginia
Reciprocity rules change. Verify current requirements with each state's real estate commission before applying.
Your Path to Maine Real Estate
Follow the progression from entry-level to advanced licensure.
Sales Agent License
Who is this for?
This license is ideal for individuals new to real estate who want to start their career helping clients buy and sell property To obtain a Sales Agent license, you must be sponsored by a licensed broker or brokerage firm.
Requirements
Your Exam
You need 90 out of 120 questions correct to pass.
To upgrade: 2 years experience
Associate Broker License
Who is this for?
This license is ideal for experienced agents ready to take on more responsibility while working under a supervising broker To obtain a Associate Broker license, you must be sponsored by a licensed broker or brokerage firm.
Requirements
Your Exam
You need 91 out of 130 questions correct to pass.
To upgrade: 1 year experience, reach age 21, no sponsorship needed
Designated Broker License
Who is this for?
This license is ideal for experienced professionals who want to manage a brokerage office and supervise other agents
Requirements
Your Exam
You need 98 out of 130 questions correct to pass.