Arkansas vs New York for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$200

$80

Pre-Licensing

60 hrs

77 hrs

Timeline

6-12 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arkansas	New York
Total Fees	$200	$80 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours	60 hrs ✓	77 hrs
Processing Time	6-12 weeks	6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	1 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$60 ✓	$65
CE Hours	7 hrs ✓	22.5 hrs
Reciprocity	Partial	None

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $120 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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Education Hours

Arkansas requires only 60 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $80

vs Arkansas ($200)

Fewer Hours

Arkansas 60 hrs

vs New York (77 hrs)

Faster Processing

Arkansas 6-12 wks

vs New York (6-12 wks)

Arkansas

Arkansas Real Estate Commission

Official Website →

Full Arkansas Agent requirements →

New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

Official Website →

Full New York Agent requirements →

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