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Illinois vs Pennsylvania for Agent Licensing

Total Fees
$208
IL
vs
$181
PA
Pre-Licensing
75 hrs
IL
vs
75 hrs
PA
Timeline
12-18 wks
IL
vs
6-12 wks
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Illinois Pennsylvania
Total Fees $208 $181 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours 75 hrs 75 hrs
Processing Time 12-18 weeks 6-12 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $200 $96 ✓
CE Hours 12 hrs ✓ 14 hrs
Reciprocity None Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Pennsylvania is $27 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Pennsylvania

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Processing Speed

Pennsylvania processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Pennsylvania $181
vs Illinois ($208)
Fewer Hours
Illinois 75 hrs
vs Pennsylvania (75 hrs)
Faster Processing
Pennsylvania 6-12 wks
vs Illinois (12-18 wks)

Illinois

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission

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