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California vs New Jersey for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$649
CA
vs
$406.05
NJ
Pre-Licensing
360 hrs
CA
vs
150 hrs
NJ
Timeline
12-24 wks
CA
vs
12-24 wks
NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California New Jersey
Total Fees $649 $406.05 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours 360 hrs 150 hrs ✓
Processing Time 12-24 weeks 12-24 weeks
Renewal Cycle 4 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $450 $200 ✓
CE Hours 45 hrs 12 hrs ✓
Reciprocity None None

Key Differences

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Cost

New Jersey is $242.95 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: New Jersey

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Education Hours

New Jersey requires only 150 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: New Jersey

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New Jersey $406.05
vs California ($649)
Fewer Hours
New Jersey 150 hrs
vs California (360 hrs)
Faster Processing
California 12-24 wks
vs New Jersey (12-24 wks)

California

California Department of Real Estate

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New Jersey

New Jersey Real Estate Commission

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