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Rhode Island vs Virginia for Agent Licensing

Total Fees
$275
RI
vs
$282
VA
Pre-Licensing
45 hrs
RI
vs
60 hrs
VA
Timeline
6-12 wks
RI
vs
8-14 wks
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Rhode Island Virginia
Total Fees $275 $282
Pre-Licensing Hours 45 hrs 60 hrs
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 8-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $165 $65
CE Hours 24 hrs 16 hrs
Reciprocity Partial Partial

Key Differences

Cost

Rhode Island is $7 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Rhode Island

Education Hours

Rhode Island requires only 45 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Rhode Island

Processing Speed

Rhode Island processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Rhode Island $275
vs Virginia ($282)
Fewer Hours
Rhode Island 45 hrs
vs Virginia (60 hrs)
Faster Processing
Rhode Island 6-12 wks
vs Virginia (8-14 wks)

Rhode Island

Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation

Official Website →

Virginia

Virginia Real Estate Board - Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

Official Website →

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