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New York vs North Carolina for Agent Licensing

Total Fees
$135
NY
vs
$190
NC
Pre-Licensing
77 hrs
NY
vs
75 hrs
NC
Timeline
6-12 wks
NY
vs
6-12 wks
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New York North Carolina
Total Fees $135 $190
Pre-Licensing Hours 77 hrs 75 hrs
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $55 $45
CE Hours 22.5 hrs 8 hrs
Reciprocity Partial Full

Key Differences

Cost

New York is $55 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: New York

Education Hours

North Carolina requires only 75 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New York $135
vs North Carolina ($190)
Fewer Hours
North Carolina 75 hrs
vs New York (77 hrs)
Faster Processing
New York 6-12 wks
vs North Carolina (6-12 wks)

New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

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North Carolina

North Carolina Real Estate Commission

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