Alaska vs Minnesota for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$450

$168

Pre-Licensing

40 hrs

90 hrs

Timeline

6-12 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alaska	Minnesota
Total Fees	$450	$168 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours	40 hrs ✓	90 hrs
Processing Time	6-12 weeks	6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$250	$100 ✓
CE Hours	20 hrs ✓	30 hrs
Reciprocity	None	None

Key Differences

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Cost

Minnesota is $282 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

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Education Hours

Alaska requires only 40 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Alaska

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Minnesota $168

vs Alaska ($450)

Fewer Hours

Alaska 40 hrs

vs Minnesota (90 hrs)

Faster Processing

Alaska 6-12 wks

vs Minnesota (6-12 wks)

Alaska

Alaska Real Estate Commission

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Full Alaska Agent requirements →

Minnesota

Minnesota Department of Commerce

Official Website →

Full Minnesota Agent requirements →

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