Alabama vs New York for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$337

$135

Pre-Licensing

60 hrs

77 hrs

Timeline

4-10 wks

6-12 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alabama	New York
Total Fees	$337	$135 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours	60 hrs ✓	77 hrs
Processing Time	4-10 weeks ✓	6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$185	$55 ✓
CE Hours	15 hrs ✓	22.5 hrs
Reciprocity	Partial	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $202 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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Education Hours

Alabama requires only 60 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Alabama

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Processing Speed

Alabama processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Alabama

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $135

vs Alabama ($337)

Fewer Hours

Alabama 60 hrs

vs New York (77 hrs)

Faster Processing

Alabama 4-10 wks

vs New York (6-12 wks)

Alabama

Alabama Real Estate Commission

Official Website →

Full Alabama Agent requirements →

New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

Official Website →

Full New York Agent requirements →

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