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Florida vs Ohio for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$132
FL
vs
$246
OH
Pre-Licensing
63 hrs
FL
vs
120 hrs
OH
Timeline
6-12 wks
FL
vs
12-26 wks
OH

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Florida Ohio
Total Fees $132 $246
Pre-Licensing Hours 63 hrs 120 hrs
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 12-26 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 3 years
Renewal Fee $72 $243
CE Hours 14 hrs 30 hrs
Reciprocity Partial Partial

Key Differences

Cost

Florida is $114 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Florida

Education Hours

Florida requires only 63 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Florida

Processing Speed

Florida processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Florida $132
vs Ohio ($246)
Fewer Hours
Florida 63 hrs
vs Ohio (120 hrs)
Faster Processing
Florida 6-12 wks
vs Ohio (12-26 wks)

Florida

Florida Real Estate Commission

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Ohio

Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing

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