Arizona vs Virginia for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$252

$282

Pre-Licensing

90 hrs

60 hrs

Timeline

10-16 wks

8-14 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arizona	Virginia
Total Fees	$252 ✓	$282
Pre-Licensing Hours	90 hrs	60 hrs ✓
Processing Time	10-16 weeks	8-14 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$50 ✓	$65
CE Hours	24 hrs	16 hrs ✓
Reciprocity	None	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Arizona is $30 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Arizona

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Education Hours

Virginia requires only 60 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Virginia

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Processing Speed

Virginia processes applications in 8-14 weeks.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Arizona $252

vs Virginia ($282)

Fewer Hours

Virginia 60 hrs

vs Arizona (90 hrs)

Faster Processing

Virginia 8-14 wks

vs Arizona (10-16 wks)

Arizona

Arizona Department of Real Estate

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Full Arizona Agent requirements →

Virginia

Virginia Real Estate Board - Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

Official Website →

Full Virginia Agent requirements →

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