Georgia vs New York for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$345

$80

Pre-Licensing

75 hrs

77 hrs

Timeline

6-14 wks

6-12 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Georgia	New York
Total Fees	$345	$80 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours	75 hrs ✓	77 hrs
Processing Time	6-14 weeks	6-12 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	4 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$125	$65 ✓
CE Hours	36 hrs	22.5 hrs ✓
Reciprocity	Full	None

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $265 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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Education Hours

Georgia requires only 75 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Georgia

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Processing Speed

New York processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $80

vs Georgia ($345)

Fewer Hours

Georgia 75 hrs

vs New York (77 hrs)

Faster Processing

New York 6-12 wks

vs Georgia (6-14 wks)

Georgia

Georgia Real Estate Commission

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Full Georgia Agent requirements →

New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

Official Website →

Full New York Agent requirements →

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