Alabama vs Tennessee for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$337

$165

Pre-Licensing

60 hrs

90 hrs

Timeline

4-10 wks

6-12 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alabama	Tennessee
Total Fees	$337	$165 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours	60 hrs ✓	90 hrs
Processing Time	4-10 weeks ✓	6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$185	$75 ✓
CE Hours	15 hrs ✓	16 hrs
Reciprocity	Partial	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Tennessee is $172 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

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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

Tennessee $165

vs Alabama ($337)

Fewer Hours

Alabama 60 hrs

vs Tennessee (90 hrs)

Faster Processing

Alabama 4-10 wks

vs Tennessee (6-12 wks)

Alabama

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Tennessee

Tennessee Real Estate Commission

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