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North Carolina vs Virginia for Agent Licensing

Total Fees
$168
NC
vs
$356.50
VA
Pre-Licensing
75 hrs
NC
vs
60 hrs
VA
Timeline
6-12 wks
NC
vs
8-14 wks
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Carolina Virginia
Total Fees $168 ✓ $356.50
Pre-Licensing Hours 75 hrs 60 hrs ✓
Processing Time 6-12 weeks ✓ 8-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 N/A
CE Hours 8 hrs ✓ 16 hrs
Reciprocity Full Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

North Carolina is $188.50 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

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Education Hours

Virginia requires only 60 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Virginia

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Processing Speed

North Carolina processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $168
vs Virginia ($356.50)
Fewer Hours
Virginia 60 hrs
vs North Carolina (75 hrs)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 6-12 wks
vs Virginia (8-14 wks)

North Carolina

North Carolina Real Estate Commission

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Virginia

Virginia Real Estate Board - Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

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