Texas vs Virginia for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$301

$356.50

Pre-Licensing

180 hrs

60 hrs

Timeline

8-16 wks

8-14 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Texas	Virginia
Total Fees	$301 ✓	$356.50
Pre-Licensing Hours	180 hrs	60 hrs ✓
Processing Time	8-16 weeks	8-14 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$110	N/A
CE Hours	18 hrs	16 hrs ✓
Reciprocity	None	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Texas is $55.50 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Texas

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Education Hours

Virginia requires only 60 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Virginia

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Processing Speed

Virginia processes applications in 8-14 weeks.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Texas $301

vs Virginia ($356.50)

Fewer Hours

Virginia 60 hrs

vs Texas (180 hrs)

Faster Processing

Virginia 8-14 wks

vs Texas (8-16 wks)

Texas

Texas Real Estate Commission

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Virginia

Virginia Real Estate Board - Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

Official Website →

Full Virginia Agent requirements →

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