Florida vs Virginia for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$173

$282

Pre-Licensing

63 hrs

60 hrs

Timeline

4-10 wks

8-14 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	Virginia
Total Fees	$173 ✓	$282
Pre-Licensing Hours	63 hrs	60 hrs ✓
Processing Time	4-10 weeks ✓	8-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$72	$65 ✓
CE Hours	14 hrs ✓	16 hrs
Reciprocity	Partial	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Florida is $109 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Florida

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Education Hours

Virginia requires only 60 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Virginia

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Processing Speed

Florida processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Florida $173

vs Virginia ($282)

Fewer Hours

Virginia 60 hrs

vs Florida (63 hrs)

Faster Processing

Florida 4-10 wks

vs Virginia (8-14 wks)

Florida

Florida Real Estate Commission

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Full Florida Agent requirements →

Virginia

Virginia Real Estate Board - Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

Official Website →

Full Virginia Agent requirements →

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