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Illinois vs North Carolina for Agent Licensing

Total Fees
$208
IL
vs
$168
NC
Pre-Licensing
75 hrs
IL
vs
75 hrs
NC
Timeline
12-18 wks
IL
vs
6-12 wks
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Illinois North Carolina
Total Fees $208 $168 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours 75 hrs 75 hrs
Processing Time 12-18 weeks 6-12 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $200 $50 ✓
CE Hours 12 hrs 8 hrs ✓
Reciprocity None Full

Key Differences

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Cost

North Carolina is $40 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

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Processing Speed

North Carolina processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $168
vs Illinois ($208)
Fewer Hours
Illinois 75 hrs
vs North Carolina (75 hrs)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 6-12 wks
vs Illinois (12-18 wks)

Illinois

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

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North Carolina

North Carolina Real Estate Commission

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