New York vs Virginia for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$135

$282

Pre-Licensing

77 hrs

60 hrs

Timeline

6-12 wks

8-14 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	New York	Virginia
Total Fees	$135 ✓	$282
Pre-Licensing Hours	77 hrs	60 hrs ✓
Processing Time	6-12 weeks ✓	8-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$55 ✓	$65
CE Hours	22.5 hrs	16 hrs ✓
Reciprocity	Partial	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $147 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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Education Hours

Virginia requires only 60 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Virginia

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Processing Speed

New York processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $135

vs Virginia ($282)

Fewer Hours

Virginia 60 hrs

vs New York (77 hrs)

Faster Processing

New York 6-12 wks

vs Virginia (8-14 wks)

New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

Official Website →

Full New York Agent requirements →

Virginia

Virginia Real Estate Board - Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

Official Website →

Full Virginia Agent requirements →

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