Illinois vs Indiana for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$268

$153

Pre-Licensing

75 hrs

90 hrs

Timeline

12-18 wks

6-12 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Indiana
Total Fees	$268	$153 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours	75 hrs ✓	90 hrs
Processing Time	12-18 weeks	6-12 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$200	$60 ✓
CE Hours	12 hrs ✓	36 hrs
Reciprocity	Partial	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Indiana is $115 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Indiana

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Education Hours

Illinois requires only 75 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Illinois

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Processing Speed

Indiana processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Indiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Indiana $153

vs Illinois ($268)

Fewer Hours

Illinois 75 hrs

vs Indiana (90 hrs)

Faster Processing

Indiana 6-12 wks

vs Illinois (12-18 wks)

Illinois

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

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Indiana

Indiana Real Estate Commission

Official Website →

Full Indiana Agent requirements →

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