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Purpose
The Real Estate Commission was established to protect the public through the regulation of the real estate industry in Maine. It is charged with the duty of supervising real estate licensees in a manner to ensure that they meet standards which will promote public understanding and confidence in the business of real estate brokerage.
The primary responsibilities of the Commission are to license qualified applicants as real estate agencies, real estate brokers, real estate associate brokers, and sales agents, to investigate alleged violations of the law, impose sanctions, and prescribe curricula and standards for real estate education programs.
Notice Regarding License Verification Requests
License verifications is available at no charge by visiting Real Estate Commission online licensing portal. OPOR does not issue paper license verifications.
No more paper renewal reminders- Watch for email reminders instead (PDF)
What's New
Adopted Rule- Chapter 410: Minimum Standards of Practice- Effective September 13, 2026
WHICH COURSE DO YOU NEED TO MEET THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION CORE COURSE REQUIREMENT?
Effective April 1, 2027 the Real Estate Commission core course requirement will be “Evolving Risk and Responsibility Core Course”.
The course noted above is required if:
your license expiration date is on or after April 1, 2027 (even if you renew before April 1, 2027).
your license has expired and you renew on or after April 1, 2027.
you activate a license on or after April 1, 2027.
Licensees with a license expiration date prior to April 1, 2027, who renew prior to April 1, 2027, may fulfill their core course requirement with either the “Reasonable Care and Diligence Core Course” or the new core course as noted above.
- Continuing Education Audit Rules (PDF)
- Continuing Education Information - PLEASE READ!
- Continuing Education FAQ'S
Statutory Notices