Arkansas vs New York for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$195

$200

Pre-Licensing

60 hrs

152 hrs

Timeline

8-16 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arkansas	New York
Total Fees	$195 ✓	$200
Pre-Licensing Hours	60 hrs ✓	152 hrs
Processing Time	8-16 weeks	8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle	1 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$80 ✓	$185
CE Hours	7 hrs ✓	22.5 hrs
Reciprocity	Partial	None

Key Differences

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Cost

Arkansas is $5 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Arkansas

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Education Hours

Arkansas requires only 60 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Arkansas $195

vs New York ($200)

Fewer Hours

Arkansas 60 hrs

vs New York (152 hrs)

Faster Processing

Arkansas 8-16 wks

vs New York (8-16 wks)

Arkansas

Arkansas Real Estate Commission

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Full Arkansas Broker requirements →

New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

Official Website →

Full New York Broker requirements →

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