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California vs Virginia for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$649
CA
vs
$411.50
VA
Pre-Licensing
360 hrs
CA
vs
180 hrs
VA
Timeline
12-24 wks
CA
vs
8-16 wks
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California Virginia
Total Fees $649 $411.50 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours 360 hrs 180 hrs ✓
Processing Time 12-24 weeks 8-16 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle 4 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $450 N/A
CE Hours 45 hrs 24 hrs ✓
Reciprocity None Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Virginia is $237.50 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Virginia

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Education Hours

Virginia requires only 180 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Virginia

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Processing Speed

Virginia processes applications in 8-16 weeks.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Virginia $411.50
vs California ($649)
Fewer Hours
Virginia 180 hrs
vs California (360 hrs)
Faster Processing
Virginia 8-16 wks
vs California (12-24 wks)

California

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