Florida vs Michigan for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$173

$227

Pre-Licensing

63 hrs

40 hrs

Timeline

4-10 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	Michigan
Total Fees	$173 ✓	$227
Pre-Licensing Hours	63 hrs	40 hrs ✓
Processing Time	4-10 weeks	4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$72 ✓	$78
CE Hours	14 hrs ✓	18 hrs
Reciprocity	Partial	None

Key Differences

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Cost

Florida is $54 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Florida

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Education Hours

Michigan requires only 40 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Florida $173

vs Michigan ($227)

Fewer Hours

Michigan 40 hrs

vs Florida (63 hrs)

Faster Processing

Florida 4-10 wks

vs Michigan (4-10 wks)

Florida

Florida Real Estate Commission

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Full Florida Agent requirements →

Michigan

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

Official Website →

Full Michigan Agent requirements →

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