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California vs Washington for Agent Licensing

Total Fees
$499
CA
vs
$494
WA
Pre-Licensing
135 hrs
CA
vs
90 hrs
WA
Timeline
8-16 wks
CA
vs
10-16 wks
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California Washington
Total Fees $499 $494 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours 135 hrs 90 hrs ✓
Processing Time 8-16 weeks 10-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle 4 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $350 $233 ✓
CE Hours 45 hrs 30 hrs ✓
Reciprocity None Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Washington is $5 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Washington

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Education Hours

Washington requires only 90 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Washington

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Washington $494
vs California ($499)
Fewer Hours
Washington 90 hrs
vs California (135 hrs)
Faster Processing
California 8-16 wks
vs Washington (10-16 wks)

California

California Department of Real Estate

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Washington

Washington State Department of Licensing - Real Estate

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