New York vs Wisconsin for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$80

NY

vs

N/A

WI

Pre-Licensing

77 hrs

NY

vs

72 hrs

WI

Timeline

6-12 wks

NY

vs

8-14 wks

WI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	New York	Wisconsin
Total Fees	$80	N/A
Pre-Licensing Hours	77 hrs	72 hrs ✓
Processing Time	6-12 weeks ✓	8-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$65 ✓	$75
CE Hours	22.5 hrs	18 hrs ✓
Reciprocity	None	Partial

Key Differences

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Education Hours

Wisconsin requires only 72 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Wisconsin

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Processing Speed

New York processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Fewer Hours

Wisconsin 72 hrs

vs New York (77 hrs)

Faster Processing

New York 6-12 wks

vs Wisconsin (8-14 wks)

New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

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Wisconsin

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Real Estate Examining Board

Official Website →

Full Wisconsin Agent requirements →

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