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California vs Mississippi for Agent Licensing

Total Fees
$499
CA
vs
$245
MS
Pre-Licensing
135 hrs
CA
vs
60 hrs
MS
Timeline
8-16 wks
CA
vs
6-12 wks
MS

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California Mississippi
Total Fees $499 $245
Pre-Licensing Hours 135 hrs 60 hrs
Processing Time 8-16 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 4 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $350 $120
CE Hours 45 hrs 16 hrs
Reciprocity None Partial

Key Differences

Cost

Mississippi is $254 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Mississippi

Education Hours

Mississippi requires only 60 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Mississippi

Processing Speed

Mississippi processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Mississippi

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Mississippi $245
vs California ($499)
Fewer Hours
Mississippi 60 hrs
vs California (135 hrs)
Faster Processing
Mississippi 6-12 wks
vs California (8-16 wks)

California

California Department of Real Estate

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Mississippi

Mississippi Real Estate Commission

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