Georgia vs New York for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$345

$200

Pre-Licensing

60 hrs

152 hrs

Timeline

4-12 wks

8-16 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Georgia	New York
Total Fees	$345	$200 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours	60 hrs ✓	152 hrs
Processing Time	4-12 weeks ✓	8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle	4 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$125 ✓	$185
CE Hours	36 hrs	22.5 hrs ✓
Reciprocity	Full	None

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $145 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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Education Hours

Georgia requires only 60 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Georgia

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Processing Speed

Georgia processes applications in 4-12 weeks.

Winner: Georgia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $200

vs Georgia ($345)

Fewer Hours

Georgia 60 hrs

vs New York (152 hrs)

Faster Processing

Georgia 4-12 wks

vs New York (8-16 wks)

Georgia

Georgia Real Estate Commission

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Full Georgia Broker requirements →

New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

Official Website →

Full New York Broker requirements →

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