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California vs Nevada for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$649
CA
vs
$330
NV
Pre-Licensing
135 hrs
CA
vs
90 hrs
NV
Timeline
12-24 wks
CA
vs
12-24 wks
NV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California Nevada
Total Fees $649 $330
Pre-Licensing Hours 135 hrs 90 hrs
Processing Time 12-24 weeks 12-24 weeks
Renewal Cycle 4 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $450 $235
CE Hours 45 hrs 36 hrs
Reciprocity None None

Key Differences

Cost

Nevada is $319 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Nevada

Education Hours

Nevada requires only 90 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Nevada

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Nevada $330
vs California ($649)
Fewer Hours
Nevada 90 hrs
vs California (135 hrs)
Faster Processing
California 12-24 wks
vs Nevada (12-24 wks)

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