Maine Real Estate Sales Agent Exam
At a glance
- Passing score
- 75%
- Exam fee
- $88
- Governing body
- Maine Real Estate Commission
Quick answers
How much does the Maine Real Estate exam cost?
The Maine Real Estate exam fee is $88 (separate $121 application fee (includes $21 criminal records check)).
What is the passing score for the Maine Real Estate exam?
The passing score for the Maine Real Estate exam is 75%.
The Maine Real Estate Sales Agent exam is the licensing test for anyone seeking to become a real estate sales agent in Maine, administered by the Maine Real Estate Commission with testing delivered through Pearson VUE. Candidates take it after completing the state's required prelicense course, and passing it is the gateway to applying for an entry-level sales agent license.
Overview
The exam is split into a national/general portion and a Maine law portion, each drawing from a defined set of content domains. On the Maine law portion, the heaviest-weighted domains are:
- Maine Laws and Rules Governing Activities of Licensees — 15 items
- Law of Agency/Brokerage — 10 items
- Maine-Specific Principles and Practices — 8 items
- Maine Land-Use Law — 5 items
- Maine Real Estate Commission — 2 items
The national/general portion covers broader real estate fundamentals, including a domain on Real Property Characteristics, Legal Descriptions, and Property Use worth 11 items.
Cost and registration
Pearson VUE charges an $88 fee to sit for the examination. Separately, the Maine Real Estate Commission collects a $121 application fee, which includes a $21 criminal records check. Once licensed, the application/license fee itself is $100, and candidates who miss a filing deadline can expect a $100 extension application fee.
Exam format
The national/general portion consists of 80 scored items plus 5 unscored pretest items, with a 2.5-hour time limit. The Maine law portion consists of 40 scored items with a 1.5-hour time limit. A minimum final grade of 75% is required to pass, reported as a scaled score of 0-100.
How the Maine Real Estate practice bank covers the outline
59 practice questions across 8 outline areas.
Counts are the live question bank, grouped by the outline area each question was written to.
Verified facts about the Maine Real Estate exam
6 statements, each bound to the official document it was taken from. The source link beside every line opens that document.
Requirements and rules
Numbers
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Maine Real Estate Sales Agent exam cost?
Pearson VUE charges an $88 examination fee, separate from the $121 application fee the Maine Real Estate Commission collects, which itself includes a $21 criminal records check.
What is the passing score for the Maine Real Estate Sales Agent exam?
You need a minimum final grade of 75% to pass, reported as a scaled score out of 100 where 75 is the cutoff.
What are the eligibility requirements to sit for the exam?
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and must complete the Maine Sales Agent prelicense course, at minimum 55 hours, with a final grade of 75% or better before they can schedule the exam.
What happens if I fail the exam — can I retake it?
You must wait 24 hours before scheduling a retake, and you can retake the exam as many times as needed as long as it's before your Course Completion Certificate expires, which is valid for one year.
Where and how is the exam administered?
The exam is administered by Pearson VUE, with test locations in Westbrook and Bangor.
What deadlines and fees apply after I pass the exam?
You must pass the exam within one year of finishing your course and apply for your license within one year of passing the exam. The license application carries a $100 fee, and the resulting license is valid for 2 years and is non-renewable; if you miss a deadline, a $100 extension application fee applies.
Sources
- 1.Real Estate Commission - Licensing - Individual Licenses (Maine PFR) — Maine Real Estate Commission (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
- 2.Maine Real Estate Candidate Handbook, #092000 (Pearson VUE, December 2025) — Maine Real Estate Commission (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
- 3.Real Estate Commission FAQ - Sales Agent - Entry Level Licensing (Maine PFR) — Maine Real Estate Commission (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
- 4.Maine Real Estate Commission - The Sales Agent Course Outline — Maine Real Estate Commission (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
- 5.Real Estate Commission - Examinations (Maine PFR) — Maine Real Estate Commission (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
Official sources
The official documents our facts about this exam are taken from.
- Maine Real Estate Candidate Handbook, #092000 (Pearson VUE, December 2025)Maine Real Estate Commissionhome.pearsonvue.com
- Real Estate Commission - Licensing - Individual Licenses (Maine PFR)Maine Real Estate Commissionmaine.gov
- Real Estate Commission FAQ - Sales Agent - Entry Level Licensing (Maine PFR)Maine Real Estate Commissionmaine.gov
- Real Estate Commission - Examinations (Maine PFR)Maine Real Estate Commissionmaine.gov
- Maine Real Estate Commission - The Sales Agent Course OutlineMaine Real Estate Commissionmaine.gov
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