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Delaware vs New York for Agent Licensing

Total Fees
$110
DE
vs
$135
NY
Pre-Licensing
99 hrs
DE
vs
77 hrs
NY
Timeline
8-14 wks
DE
vs
6-12 wks
NY

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Delaware New York
Total Fees $110 $135
Pre-Licensing Hours 99 hrs 77 hrs
Processing Time 8-14 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A $55
CE Hours 21 hrs 22.5 hrs
Reciprocity Full Partial

Key Differences

Cost

Delaware is $25 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Delaware

Education Hours

New York requires only 77 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: New York

Processing Speed

New York processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Delaware $110
vs New York ($135)
Fewer Hours
New York 77 hrs
vs Delaware (99 hrs)
Faster Processing
New York 6-12 wks
vs Delaware (8-14 wks)

Delaware

Delaware Real Estate Commission

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New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

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