Kentucky vs Virginia for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$281

$282

Pre-Licensing

96 hrs

60 hrs

Timeline

6-14 wks

8-14 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kentucky	Virginia
Total Fees	$281 ✓	$282
Pre-Licensing Hours	96 hrs	60 hrs ✓
Processing Time	6-14 weeks	8-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$130	$65 ✓
CE Hours	12 hrs ✓	16 hrs
Reciprocity	Partial	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Kentucky is $1 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Kentucky

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Education Hours

Virginia requires only 60 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kentucky $281

vs Virginia ($282)

Fewer Hours

Virginia 60 hrs

vs Kentucky (96 hrs)

Faster Processing

Kentucky 6-14 wks

vs Virginia (8-14 wks)

Kentucky

Kentucky Real Estate Commission

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Full Kentucky Agent requirements →

Virginia

Virginia Real Estate Board - Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

Official Website →

Full Virginia Agent requirements →

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