Michigan vs Tennessee for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$227

$165

Pre-Licensing

40 hrs

90 hrs

Timeline

4-10 wks

6-12 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Michigan	Tennessee
Total Fees	$227	$165 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours	40 hrs ✓	90 hrs
Processing Time	4-10 weeks ✓	6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	3 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$78	$75 ✓
CE Hours	18 hrs	16 hrs ✓
Reciprocity	None	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Tennessee is $62 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

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Education Hours

Michigan requires only 40 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Michigan

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Processing Speed

Michigan processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Tennessee $165

vs Michigan ($227)

Fewer Hours

Michigan 40 hrs

vs Tennessee (90 hrs)

Faster Processing

Michigan 4-10 wks

vs Tennessee (6-12 wks)

Michigan

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

Official Website →

Full Michigan Agent requirements →

Tennessee

Tennessee Real Estate Commission

Official Website →

Full Tennessee Agent requirements →

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