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North Carolina vs Washington for Agent Licensing

Total Fees
$168
NC
vs
$494
WA
Pre-Licensing
75 hrs
NC
vs
90 hrs
WA
Timeline
6-12 wks
NC
vs
10-16 wks
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Carolina Washington
Total Fees $168 ✓ $494
Pre-Licensing Hours 75 hrs ✓ 90 hrs
Processing Time 6-12 weeks ✓ 10-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 ✓ $233
CE Hours 8 hrs ✓ 30 hrs
Reciprocity Full Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

North Carolina is $326 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

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Education Hours

North Carolina requires only 75 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: North Carolina

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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 Washington ($494)
Fewer Hours
North Carolina 75 hrs
vs Washington (90 hrs)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 6-12 wks
vs Washington (10-16 wks)

North Carolina

North Carolina Real Estate Commission

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Washington

Washington State Department of Licensing - Real Estate

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