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Michigan vs New Jersey for Agent Licensing

Total Fees
$227
MI
vs
$270
NJ
Pre-Licensing
40 hrs
MI
vs
75 hrs
NJ
Timeline
4-10 wks
MI
vs
6-12 wks
NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Michigan New Jersey
Total Fees $227 $270
Pre-Licensing Hours 40 hrs 75 hrs
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $78 $160
CE Hours 18 hrs 12 hrs
Reciprocity None Partial

Key Differences

Cost

Michigan is $43 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

Education Hours

Michigan requires only 40 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Michigan

Processing Speed

Michigan processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Michigan $227
vs New Jersey ($270)
Fewer Hours
Michigan 40 hrs
vs New Jersey (75 hrs)
Faster Processing
Michigan 4-10 wks
vs New Jersey (6-12 wks)

Michigan

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

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New Jersey

New Jersey Real Estate Commission

Official Website →

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