Alaska vs New York for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$450

$135

Pre-Licensing

40 hrs

77 hrs

Timeline

6-12 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alaska	New York
Total Fees	$450	$135 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours	40 hrs ✓	77 hrs
Processing Time	6-12 weeks	6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$250	$55 ✓
CE Hours	20 hrs ✓	22.5 hrs
Reciprocity	None	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $315 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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Education Hours

Alaska requires only 40 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Alaska

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $135

vs Alaska ($450)

Fewer Hours

Alaska 40 hrs

vs New York (77 hrs)

Faster Processing

Alaska 6-12 wks

vs New York (6-12 wks)

Alaska

Alaska Real Estate Commission

Official Website →

Full Alaska Agent requirements →

New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

Official Website →

Full New York Agent requirements →

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