Illinois vs Vermont for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$268

$310

Pre-Licensing

75 hrs

40 hrs

Timeline

12-18 wks

6-12 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Vermont
Total Fees	$268 ✓	$310
Pre-Licensing Hours	75 hrs	40 hrs ✓
Processing Time	12-18 weeks	6-12 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$200 ✓	$220
CE Hours	12 hrs ✓	16 hrs
Reciprocity	Partial	None

Key Differences

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Cost

Illinois is $42 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

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Education Hours

Vermont requires only 40 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Vermont

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Processing Speed

Vermont processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Vermont

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $268

vs Vermont ($310)

Fewer Hours

Vermont 40 hrs

vs Illinois (75 hrs)

Faster Processing

Vermont 6-12 wks

vs Illinois (12-18 wks)

Illinois

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

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Vermont

Vermont Office of Professional Regulation - Real Estate Commission

Official Website →

Full Vermont Agent requirements →

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