Florida vs Virginia for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$132

$322

Pre-Licensing

63 hrs

60 hrs

Timeline

6-12 wks

8-16 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	Virginia
Total Fees	$132 ✓	$322
Pre-Licensing Hours	63 hrs	60 hrs ✓
Processing Time	6-12 weeks ✓	8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$72 ✓	$120
CE Hours	14 hrs ✓	24 hrs
Reciprocity	Partial	Partial

Key Differences

→

Cost

Florida is $190 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Florida

→

Education Hours

Virginia requires only 60 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Virginia

→

Processing Speed

Florida processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Florida $132

vs Virginia ($322)

Fewer Hours

Virginia 60 hrs

vs Florida (63 hrs)

Faster Processing

Florida 6-12 wks

vs Virginia (8-16 wks)

Florida

Florida Real Estate Commission

Official Website →

Full Florida Broker requirements →

Virginia

Virginia Real Estate Board

Official Website →

Full Virginia Broker requirements →

Compare More States

All Broker Comparisons Interactive Tool