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How do I contact the Maine Real Estate Commission?
Their phone number is (207) 624-8515. Their fax number is
(207) 624-8637. You can send them email at susan.a.greenlaw@maine.gov
Their mailing address is: Maine Real Estate Commission, 35 State House
Station, Augusta, ME 04333. You can also visit their website at: http://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/real_estate/index.htm
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What is the process for starting a career in
real estate sales?
The first step is to become
a Sales Agent.
"The Sales Agent license is an entry-level license that allows
individuals to acquire on-the-job training and experience while they
complete the requirements for an Associate Broker license.
Sales Agents may perform all brokerage services specifically authorized
by the designated broker of the agency with which the Sales Agent is affiliated."*
To obtain a Sales Agent
license, you must complete (with a minimum grade
of 75%) a 55-hour qualifying education Sales Agent
Course. You must also pass the state Promissor Sales Agent examination
within
one year of course completion. Within
one year of passing the state exam, you must
affiliate with a licensed
real
estate
agency.
The Sales Agent license is a two-year license. It is not
renewable. Within those
two-years, you must upgrade your license to an Associate Broker by passing
The Associate Broker Course.
Licensing requirements changed. If
you received a sales agent license prior to July 1, 2006, and did
not take a state exam (under the old rules) you must pass the state
Sales Agent Examination in order to receive your Associate Broker's
license.
The
Maine Real Estate Commission has been posting Frequently Asked
Questions on their website during the transition period.
*excerpt from the State of Maine Real
Estate Candidate Handbook.
Click
Here for information on our "Qualifying Education Sales
Agent Course."
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Can I take the Pre-Licensing Sales Agent
course at home?
Yes. A correspondence
course version is available. Click here for
more information.
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How many hours do I need to renew my real estate license?
Currently Associate Brokers, Brokers and
Designated Brokers are required to complete 21 hours of continuing
education every two-years. As part of the 21 hours, you are also
required to take the Core Course. We offer seminars during
the fall and winter/spring semesters, and offer home study courses
year round.
For a complete listing, click
here.
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My license has expired.
How do I renew it?
An individual who has allowed a Broker or
Associate Broker license to expire for more than ninety (90) days may
reinstate the license by passing the Maine Law Exam. Upon
passing the exam, you will qualify for the same type of license previously
held. Click
here for more information.
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My license is inactive. How do I
activate it?
If your license has been inactive for
less than 2 years, then you need to take 21 hours of continuing education
to activate it. Inactive for more than 2 years, but less
than 4; 28 clock hours are required. Inactive for more than 4 years,
but less than 6; 36 clock hours are required. You also have the option
of passing the Maine Law exam instead of taking the courses.
If your license has been
inactive for more than 6 years, you must pass the Maine Law Exam.
For more information, contact the Maine
Real Estate Commission.
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Why aren't the specific locations of the
courses listed?
We don't include class locations because
locations change. Also, we need
to know how many people want to attend. If we post locations,
we will have walk-ins that we're not expecting and therefore we may not
have enough chairs, handouts, etc. Locations and directions are mailed
to students upon registration.
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I hold an out-of-state real
estate license. How do I get my Maine real estate license?
A non-resident, or a Maine resident, who holds an
active license in good standing in another state may qualify for a similar
license in Maine by passing the Maine Law Exam. Click
here for more information.
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Is the Center for Real Estate
Education looking for new instructors?
Yes. We are always
looking for new instructors and course ideas. If you are
interested in teaching a qualifying education class or
a continuing education course, please
send us your resume along with a description of your course idea and we'll
be glad to review it.
Our mailing address is: Center for Real
Estate Education, 68 High St., Portland ME 04101.
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I'm still confused and/or I
still have questions. What can I do next?
Our Center staff
is available to answer your questions by calling (207) 228-8400 or
800-800-4876. You can
also email us at cree@usm.maine.edu
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