Florida vs Minnesota for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$127.75

$258

Pre-Licensing

72 hrs

30 hrs

Timeline

6-12 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	Minnesota
Total Fees	$127.75 ✓	$258
Pre-Licensing Hours	72 hrs	30 hrs ✓
Processing Time	6-12 weeks	6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$100
CE Hours	14 hrs ✓	30 hrs
Reciprocity	Partial	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Florida is $130.25 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Florida

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Education Hours

Minnesota requires only 30 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Florida $127.75

vs Minnesota ($258)

Fewer Hours

Minnesota 30 hrs

vs Florida (72 hrs)

Faster Processing

Florida 6-12 wks

vs Minnesota (6-12 wks)

Florida

Florida Real Estate Commission

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Full Florida Broker requirements →

Minnesota

Minnesota Department of Commerce

Official Website →

Full Minnesota Broker requirements →

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