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New York vs Pennsylvania for Agent Licensing

Total Fees
$135
NY
vs
$178
PA
Pre-Licensing
77 hrs
NY
vs
75 hrs
PA
Timeline
6-12 wks
NY
vs
6-12 wks
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New York Pennsylvania
Total Fees $135 $178
Pre-Licensing Hours 77 hrs 75 hrs
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $55 $96
CE Hours 22.5 hrs 14 hrs
Reciprocity Partial Partial

Key Differences

Cost

New York is $43 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: New York

Education Hours

Pennsylvania requires only 75 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New York $135
vs Pennsylvania ($178)
Fewer Hours
Pennsylvania 75 hrs
vs New York (77 hrs)
Faster Processing
New York 6-12 wks
vs Pennsylvania (6-12 wks)

New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission

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