Alabama vs Tennessee for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$283

$154

Pre-Licensing

60 hrs

120 hrs

Timeline

8-16 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alabama	Tennessee
Total Fees	$283	$154 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours	60 hrs ✓	120 hrs
Processing Time	8-16 weeks	8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$205	$75 ✓
CE Hours	15 hrs ✓	16 hrs
Reciprocity	Partial	None

Key Differences

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Cost

Tennessee is $129 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

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Education Hours

Alabama requires only 60 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Alabama

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Tennessee $154

vs Alabama ($283)

Fewer Hours

Alabama 60 hrs

vs Tennessee (120 hrs)

Faster Processing

Alabama 8-16 wks

vs Tennessee (8-16 wks)

Alabama

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Tennessee

Tennessee Real Estate Commission

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