Illinois vs Kansas for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$268

$377

Pre-Licensing

75 hrs

60 hrs

Timeline

8-16 wks

6-12 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Kansas
Total Fees	$268 ✓	$377
Pre-Licensing Hours	75 hrs	60 hrs ✓
Processing Time	8-16 weeks	6-12 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$150 ✓	$175
CE Hours	12 hrs	12 hrs
Reciprocity	Partial	None

Key Differences

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Cost

Illinois is $109 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

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Education Hours

Kansas requires only 60 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Kansas

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Processing Speed

Kansas processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Kansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $268

vs Kansas ($377)

Fewer Hours

Kansas 60 hrs

vs Illinois (75 hrs)

Faster Processing

Kansas 6-12 wks

vs Illinois (8-16 wks)

Illinois

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

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Kansas

Kansas Real Estate Commission

Official Website →

Full Kansas Broker requirements →

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