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California vs Minnesota for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$649
CA
vs
$258
MN
Pre-Licensing
135 hrs
CA
vs
90 hrs
MN
Timeline
12-24 wks
CA
vs
6-12 wks
MN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California Minnesota
Total Fees $649 $258
Pre-Licensing Hours 135 hrs 90 hrs
Processing Time 12-24 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 4 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $450 N/A
CE Hours 45 hrs 30 hrs
Reciprocity None None

Key Differences

Cost

Minnesota is $391 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

Education Hours

Minnesota requires only 90 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Minnesota

Processing Speed

Minnesota processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Minnesota $258
vs California ($649)
Fewer Hours
Minnesota 90 hrs
vs California (135 hrs)
Faster Processing
Minnesota 6-12 wks
vs California (12-24 wks)

California

California Department of Real Estate

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Minnesota

Minnesota Department of Commerce

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