Illinois vs Virginia for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$268

$282

Pre-Licensing

75 hrs

60 hrs

Timeline

12-18 wks

8-14 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Virginia
Total Fees	$268 ✓	$282
Pre-Licensing Hours	75 hrs	60 hrs ✓
Processing Time	12-18 weeks	8-14 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$200	$65 ✓
CE Hours	12 hrs ✓	16 hrs
Reciprocity	Partial	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Illinois is $14 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

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Education Hours

Virginia requires only 60 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Virginia

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Processing Speed

Virginia processes applications in 8-14 weeks.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $268

vs Virginia ($282)

Fewer Hours

Virginia 60 hrs

vs Illinois (75 hrs)

Faster Processing

Virginia 8-14 wks

vs Illinois (12-18 wks)

Illinois

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

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Full Illinois Agent requirements →

Virginia

Virginia Real Estate Board - Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

Official Website →

Full Virginia Agent requirements →

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