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Florida vs Ohio for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$127.75
FL
vs
$246
OH
Pre-Licensing
72 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 $127.75 ✓ $246
Pre-Licensing Hours 72 hrs ✓ 120 hrs
Processing Time 6-12 weeks ✓ 12-26 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 3 years
Renewal Fee N/A $243
CE Hours 14 hrs ✓ 30 hrs
Reciprocity Partial Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Florida is $118.25 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Florida

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Education Hours

Florida requires only 72 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Florida

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Processing Speed

Florida processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Florida $127.75
vs Ohio ($246)
Fewer Hours
Florida 72 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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