New York vs Tennessee for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$135

$165

Pre-Licensing

77 hrs

90 hrs

Timeline

6-12 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	New York	Tennessee
Total Fees	$135 ✓	$165
Pre-Licensing Hours	77 hrs ✓	90 hrs
Processing Time	6-12 weeks	6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$55 ✓	$75
CE Hours	22.5 hrs	16 hrs ✓
Reciprocity	Partial	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $30 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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Education Hours

New York requires only 77 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $135

vs Tennessee ($165)

Fewer Hours

New York 77 hrs

vs Tennessee (90 hrs)

Faster Processing

New York 6-12 wks

vs Tennessee (6-12 wks)

New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

Official Website →

Full New York Agent requirements →

Tennessee

Tennessee Real Estate Commission

Official Website →

Full Tennessee Agent requirements →

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