Minnesota vs Virginia for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$168

$282

Pre-Licensing

90 hrs

60 hrs

Timeline

6-12 wks

8-14 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Minnesota	Virginia
Total Fees	$168 ✓	$282
Pre-Licensing Hours	90 hrs	60 hrs ✓
Processing Time	6-12 weeks ✓	8-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100	$65 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	16 hrs ✓
Reciprocity	None	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Minnesota is $114 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

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Education Hours

Virginia requires only 60 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Virginia

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Processing Speed

Minnesota processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Minnesota $168

vs Virginia ($282)

Fewer Hours

Virginia 60 hrs

vs Minnesota (90 hrs)

Faster Processing

Minnesota 6-12 wks

vs Virginia (8-14 wks)

Minnesota

Minnesota Department of Commerce

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Full Minnesota Agent requirements →

Virginia

Virginia Real Estate Board - Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

Official Website →

Full Virginia Agent requirements →

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