Maine Real Estate Licensing Law
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The following is the full text of Maine’s real estate licensing law statutes as published in the Maine Code. For the official version, see the Maine Legislature.
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 13003
w & Disclaimer Revisor's Office Maine Legislature §13002 Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS Chapter 114: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LICENSE ACT Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS §13004 §13003. License required It is unlawful for any person or entity to engage in real estate brokerage without a current real estate brokerage agency license issued under this chapter or a license authorizing the person to engage in brokerage activity on behalf of a brokerage agency. [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney. Office of the Revisor of Statutes · 7 State House Station · State House Room 108 · Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Data for this page extracted on 10/20/2025 14:32:56. Maine Government Legislature • Executive • Judicial • Agency Rules Visit the State House Tour Guide • Accessibility • Security Screening • Directions & Parking Email Office of the Revisor of Statutes
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 13004
w & Disclaimer Revisor's Office Maine Legislature §13003 Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS Chapter 114: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LICENSE ACT Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS §13005 §13004. Civil actions No person or entity may bring or maintain any action in the courts of this State for the collection of compensation for real estate brokerage services, without first proving that the person or entity was properly licensed by the Real Estate Commission at the time the cause of action arose. [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney. Office of the Revisor of Statutes · 7 State House Station · State House Room 108 · Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Data for this page extracted on 10/20/2025 14:32:56. Maine Government Legislature • Executive • Judicial • Agency Rules Visit the State House Tour Guide • Accessibility • Security Screening • Directions & Parking Email Office of the Revisor of Statutes
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 13001
w & Disclaimer Revisor's Office Maine Legislature §12615 Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS Chapter 114: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LICENSE ACT Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS §13002 §13001. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).] 1. Real estate. "Real estate" means all estates and lesser interests in land and an existing business if real estate is a part of the business. [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).] 1-A. Commission. "Commission" means the Real Estate Commission. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §1 (NEW).] 1-B. Director. "Director" means the director of the Real Estate Commission. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §2 (NEW).] 2. Real estate brokerage. "Real estate brokerage" means a single instance of offering, attempting to conduct or conducting services on behalf of another for compensation, or with the expectation of receiving compensation, calculated to result in the transfer of an interest in real estate. Real estate brokerage includes, but is not limited to, the following activities conducted in behalf of another: A. Listing real estate for sale or exchange; [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).] B. Promoting the purchase, sale or exchange of real estate; [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).] C. Procuring of prospects calculated to result in the purchase, sale or exchange of real estate; [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).] D. Advertising or holding oneself out as offering any services described in this subsection; [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).] E. Negotiating the purchase, sale or exchange of real estate; [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).] F. Buying options on real estate or selling real estate options or the real estate under option; [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).] G. Acting as a finder to facilitate the purchase, sale or exchange of real estate; and [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).] H. Buying, selling or exchanging real estate. [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).] [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. BB, §§1, 2 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney. Office of the Revisor of Statutes · 7 State House Station · State House Room 108 · Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Data for this page extracted on 10/20/2025 14:32:56. Maine Government Legislature • Executive • Judicial • Agency Rules Visit the State House Tour Guide • Accessibility • Security Screening • Directions & Parking Email Office of the Revisor of Statutes
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 13002
w & Disclaimer Revisor's Office Maine Legislature §13001 Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS Chapter 114: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LICENSE ACT Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS §13003 §13002. Exceptions to brokerage Real estate brokerage does not include the following: [PL 1991, c. 53, §1 (AMD).] 1. Transactions by owner or lessor. Transactions conducted by any person who is the owner or lessor of the real estate, or to their regular employees with regard to the employer's real estate, provided that: A. The real estate transaction services rendered by the employee are performed as an incident to the usual duties performed for the employer; or [PL 1989, c. 471, §1 (NEW).] B. The real estate transaction services are subject to the provisions of the Maine Condominium Act, Title 33, chapter 31; [PL 1997, c. 209, §1 (AMD).] [PL 1997, c. 209, §1 (AMD).] 2. Transactions by attorneys-at-law. Transactions conducted by an attorney-at-law in the performance of duties as an attorney-at-law. This exception does not apply to attorneys who are regularly engaged in real estate brokerage; [PL 1999, c. 129, §1 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 129, §16 (AFF).] 3. Exception. A person licensed as an auctioneer under chapter 5‑B, hired to call bids at an auction, if the person employed does not prepare contracts or otherwise control the actual sale or take custody of any part of the purchase price; and [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §117 (COR).] 4. Time share. Real estate transaction services subject to the provisions of Title 33, chapter 10‑A. [PL 1999, c. 129, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 129, §16 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 395, §A212 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 471, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 53, §1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 209, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 129, §§1-3 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 129, §16 (AFF). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §117 (COR). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney. Office of the Revisor of Statutes · 7 State House Station · State House Room 108 · Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Data for this page extracted on 10/20/2025 14:32:56. Maine Government Legislature • Executive • Judicial • Agency Rules Visit the State House Tour Guide • Accessibility • Security Screening • Directions & Parking Email Office of the Revisor of Statutes
Me. Rev. Stat. § t14-s5
Title 14, §5: Grantee may defend action
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Title 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL
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Chapter 1: PARTIES AND TITLE OF ACTIONS
Subchapter 1: PARTIES
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§5. Grantee may defend action
Grantees may appear and defend in civil actions against their grantors in which the real estate conveyed is attached.
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Me. Rev. Stat. § t24A-s13
Title 24-A, §13: Retention of unpaid premium
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Title 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE
Chapter 1: GENERAL DEFINITIONS AND PROVISIONS
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§13. Retention of unpaid premium
Any insurance company, broker or agent may retain an amount equal to any undisputed unpaid premium due on the policy under which a claim is being presented, in connection with claims by and settled with an insured, as long as the unpaid premium remains unpaid 60 days after the effective date of that policy or the date of the original billing for the unpaid premium, whichever occurs later. The unpaid premium may not be retained as against any loss payee or mortgagee named in the policy up to the amount of the unpaid balance owed to that loss payee or mortgagee on the date the loss that gave rise to the claim occurred. This section does not apply to a health insurance policy.
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[PL 1993, c. 117, §1 (NEW).]
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PL 1993, c. 117, §1 (NEW).
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Me. Rev. Stat. § t33-s1
Title 33, §1: Termination date
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Chapter 1: CONTRACTS FOR SALE OF REAL ESTATE
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§1. Termination date
All contracts entered into for the sale or transfer of real estate and all contracts whereby a person, company or corporation becomes an agent for the sale or transfer of real estate shall become void in one year from the date such contract is entered into unless the time for the termination thereof is definitely stated.
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Me. Rev. Stat. § t33-s2
Title 33, §2: Specific performance after death of seller
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§2. Specific performance after death of seller
If a person, who has contracted in writing to convey real estate, dies before making the conveyance, the other party may file a complaint in the Superior Court to enforce specific performance thereof against the personal representative, the successors to the decedent's property which is subject to the contract if no administration has occurred, or to the distributees of that property, if the action is commenced within 3 years from the first appointment of a personal representative or from the time when he is entitled to such conveyance, but not exceeding 4 years after the first appointment of a personal representative, provided written notice of the existence of the contract is given to the personal representative within one year after the first appointment of a personal representative.
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[PL 1979, c. 540, §39 (AMD).]
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PL 1979, c. 540, §39 (AMD).
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Me. Rev. Stat. § t33-s3
Title 33, §3: -- decree
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Title 33: PROPERTY
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§3. -- decree
If it appears that the plaintiff is entitled to a conveyance, the court may require the personal representative, successor or distributee to convey the estate as the deceased ought to have done. The conveyance shall pass the estate as fully as if made by the contractor.
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[PL 1979, c. 540, §40 (AMD).]
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PL 1979, c. 540, §40 (AMD).
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Me. Rev. Stat. § t33-s4
Title 33, §4: -- enforcement of decree
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Title 33: PROPERTY
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§4. -- enforcement of decree
If the defendant neglects or refuses to convey according to the decree, the court may render judgment for the plaintiff for possession of the land, to hold according to the terms of the intended conveyance, and may issue a writ of seizin as in a real action, under which the plaintiff, having obtained possession, shall hold the premises as effectually as if conveyed in pursuance of the decree; or the court may enforce its decree by any other process.
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Me. Rev. Stat. § t33-s5
Title 33, §5: Specific performance after death of purchaser
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Title 33: PROPERTY
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§5. Specific performance after death of purchaser
If the person entitled to such conveyance dies before bringing his action, or before the conveyance is completed or such seizin and possession are obtained, his personal representative, or the successor to the property if there is no administration may bring and prosecute such action, and shall be entitled to the conveyance or seizin and possession in like manner as the obligee.
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[PL 1979, c. 540, §41 (AMD).]
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PL 1979, c. 540, §41 (AMD).
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Me. Rev. Stat. § t33-s6
Title 33, §6: Action by estate representatives
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Title 33: PROPERTY
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§6. Action by estate representatives
(REPEALED)
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PL 1979, c. 540, §42 (RP).
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Me. Rev. Stat. § t33-s7
Title 33, §7: Court authority to convey on death of seller
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§7. Court authority to convey on death of seller
(REPEALED)
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PL 1979, c. 540, §42 (RP).
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Me. Rev. Stat. § t33-s8
Title 33, §8: -- notice and bond
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§8. -- notice and bond
(REPEALED)
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Me. Rev. Stat. § t33-s9
Title 33, §9: Refusal or incapacity of spouse to release interest; rights of creditors
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§9. Refusal or incapacity of spouse to release interest; rights of creditors
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Me. Rev. Stat. § t7-s19
Title 7, §19: Holding of real estate
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Title 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
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Chapter 1: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
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§19. Holding of real estate
The commissioner may accept, hold, administer, retain and dispose of interests in real estate in order to further the purposes of this Title.
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[PL 2001, c. 548, §3 (AMD).]
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PL 1991, c. 415, §2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 548, §3 (AMD).
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