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Best Real Estate License States

Data-driven rankings of the best states for real estate licenses. Compare licensing costs and processing speed across license types.

Cheapest License States

Find states with the lowest licensing fees by license type.

Agent
Cheapest States for Agent License
#1: Delaware ($110)
Broker
Cheapest States for Broker License
#1: Wisconsin ($125)
MLO
Cheapest States for MLO License
#1: Arkansas ($241.25)

Fastest License States

Find states with the quickest licensing times by license type.

Agent
Fastest States for Agent License
#1: New Hampshire (4-8 wks)
Broker
Fastest States for Broker License
#1: Indiana (4-8 wks)
MLO
Fastest States for MLO License
#1: Montana (3-6 wks)

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