Minnesota vs Wisconsin for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$168

$200

Pre-Licensing

90 hrs

72 hrs

Timeline

6-12 wks

8-14 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Minnesota	Wisconsin
Total Fees	$168 ✓	$200
Pre-Licensing Hours	90 hrs	72 hrs ✓
Processing Time	6-12 weeks ✓	8-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100	$60 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	18 hrs ✓
Reciprocity	None	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Minnesota is $32 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

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Education Hours

Wisconsin requires only 72 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Wisconsin

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Processing Speed

Minnesota processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Minnesota $168

vs Wisconsin ($200)

Fewer Hours

Wisconsin 72 hrs

vs Minnesota (90 hrs)

Faster Processing

Minnesota 6-12 wks

vs Wisconsin (8-14 wks)

Minnesota

Minnesota Department of Commerce

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Full Minnesota Agent requirements →

Wisconsin

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Real Estate Examining Board

Official Website →

Full Wisconsin Agent requirements →

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