How to get a real estate license in Portland, ME
There is no separate Portland real estate license. Agents in Portland hold a Maine sales agent license from the Maine Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation), the same as everywhere else in the state. Here is what that means locally, with the full steps in the Maine guide.
The Maine steps at a glance
- Meet the basics
- Pass the Sales Agent course
- Pass the exam within 1 year
- Affiliate and apply within 1 year
Full Maine guide · Renewal and CE rules
Picking a brokerage in Portland
The Maine guide explains when you need to work under a broker. Many new agents talk to a few local offices before they decide. These franchise offices list an address in Portland.
Offices in Portland
1 real estate franchise office lists an address in Portland: 1 Coldwell Banker.
- Coldwell Banker Realty 163 Fore St # b, 04101 (207) 773-1990 · Office site
Source: All The Places (CC-0), from each brand's public office locator, as of October 18, 2026. Not affiliated and not a recommendation; confirm details with the office.
Agents and offices in Portland
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Portland?
Not for the real estate license itself: the Maine Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) issues it and it covers all of Maine. The city may have its own business license rules, so check with the city.
Where do I take the course if I live in Portland?
Any school approved by the Maine Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) works, in a classroom or online where the state allows it. Check the approval before you pay.
Nearby city guides: Brunswick · Gorham
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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