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California vs North Dakota for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$649
CA
vs
$284
ND
Pre-Licensing
360 hrs
CA
vs
60 hrs
ND
Timeline
12-24 wks
CA
vs
6-12 wks
ND

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California North Dakota
Total Fees $649 $284 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours 360 hrs 60 hrs ✓
Processing Time 12-24 weeks 6-12 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle 4 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $450 $150 ✓
CE Hours 45 hrs 12 hrs ✓
Reciprocity None Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

North Dakota is $365 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: North Dakota

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Education Hours

North Dakota requires only 60 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: North Dakota

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Processing Speed

North Dakota processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: North Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Dakota $284
vs California ($649)
Fewer Hours
North Dakota 60 hrs
vs California (360 hrs)
Faster Processing
North Dakota 6-12 wks
vs California (12-24 wks)

California

California Department of Real Estate

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North Dakota

North Dakota Real Estate Commission

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