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Maryland vs Washington for Agent Licensing

Total Fees
$142
MD
vs
$494
WA
Pre-Licensing
60 hrs
MD
vs
90 hrs
WA
Timeline
5-10 wks
MD
vs
10-16 wks
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland Washington
Total Fees $142 ✓ $494
Pre-Licensing Hours 60 hrs ✓ 90 hrs
Processing Time 5-10 weeks ✓ 10-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $78 ✓ $233
CE Hours 15 hrs ✓ 30 hrs
Reciprocity Partial Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Maryland is $352 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Maryland

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Education Hours

Maryland requires only 60 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Maryland

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Processing Speed

Maryland processes applications in 5-10 weeks.

Winner: Maryland

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maryland $142
vs Washington ($494)
Fewer Hours
Maryland 60 hrs
vs Washington (90 hrs)
Faster Processing
Maryland 5-10 wks
vs Washington (10-16 wks)

Maryland

Maryland Real Estate Commission

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Washington

Washington State Department of Licensing - Real Estate

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