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New York vs South Carolina for Agent Licensing

Total Fees
$80
NY
vs
N/A
SC
Pre-Licensing
77 hrs
NY
vs
90 hrs
SC
Timeline
6-12 wks
NY
vs
8-20 wks
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New York South Carolina
Total Fees $80 N/A
Pre-Licensing Hours 77 hrs ✓ 90 hrs
Processing Time 6-12 weeks ✓ 8-20 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $65 $45 ✓
CE Hours 22.5 hrs 10 hrs ✓
Reciprocity None Partial

Key Differences

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Education Hours

New York requires only 77 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: New York

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Processing Speed

New York processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Fewer Hours
New York 77 hrs
vs South Carolina (90 hrs)
Faster Processing
New York 6-12 wks
vs South Carolina (8-20 wks)

New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

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South Carolina

South Carolina Real Estate Commission

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