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Connecticut vs New Jersey for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$1,329
CT
vs
$406.05
NJ
Pre-Licensing
120 hrs
CT
vs
150 hrs
NJ
Timeline
8-16 wks
CT
vs
12-24 wks
NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Connecticut New Jersey
Total Fees $1,329 $406.05 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours 120 hrs ✓ 150 hrs
Processing Time 8-16 weeks ✓ 12-24 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $205 $200 ✓
CE Hours 12 hrs 12 hrs
Reciprocity Partial None

Key Differences

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Cost

New Jersey is $922.95 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: New Jersey

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Education Hours

Connecticut requires only 120 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Connecticut

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Processing Speed

Connecticut processes applications in 8-16 weeks.

Winner: Connecticut

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New Jersey $406.05
vs Connecticut ($1,329)
Fewer Hours
Connecticut 120 hrs
vs New Jersey (150 hrs)
Faster Processing
Connecticut 8-16 wks
vs New Jersey (12-24 wks)

Connecticut

Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection

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New Jersey

New Jersey Real Estate Commission

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