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California vs Michigan for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$649
CA
vs
$222
MI
Pre-Licensing
360 hrs
CA
vs
90 hrs
MI
Timeline
12-24 wks
CA
vs
8-16 wks
MI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California Michigan
Total Fees $649 $222 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours 360 hrs 90 hrs ✓
Processing Time 12-24 weeks 8-16 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle 4 years 3 years
Renewal Fee $450 $108 ✓
CE Hours 45 hrs 18 hrs ✓
Reciprocity None None

Key Differences

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Cost

Michigan is $427 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

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Education Hours

Michigan requires only 90 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Michigan

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Processing Speed

Michigan processes applications in 8-16 weeks.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Michigan $222
vs California ($649)
Fewer Hours
Michigan 90 hrs
vs California (360 hrs)
Faster Processing
Michigan 8-16 wks
vs California (12-24 wks)

California

California Department of Real Estate

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Michigan

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

Official Website →

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