Illinois vs Texas for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$208

$301

Pre-Licensing

75 hrs

180 hrs

Timeline

12-18 wks

8-16 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Texas
Total Fees	$208 ✓	$301
Pre-Licensing Hours	75 hrs ✓	180 hrs
Processing Time	12-18 weeks	8-16 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$200	$110 ✓
CE Hours	12 hrs ✓	18 hrs
Reciprocity	None	None

Key Differences

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Cost

Illinois is $93 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

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Education Hours

Illinois requires only 75 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Illinois

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Processing Speed

Texas processes applications in 8-16 weeks.

Winner: Texas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $208

vs Texas ($301)

Fewer Hours

Illinois 75 hrs

vs Texas (180 hrs)

Faster Processing

Texas 8-16 wks

vs Illinois (12-18 wks)

Illinois

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

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Full Illinois Agent requirements →

Texas

Texas Real Estate Commission

Official Website →

Full Texas Agent requirements →

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