Illinois vs Maryland for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$268

$285

Pre-Licensing

75 hrs

60 hrs

Timeline

8-16 wks

6-12 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Maryland
Total Fees	$268 ✓	$285
Pre-Licensing Hours	75 hrs	60 hrs ✓
Processing Time	8-16 weeks	6-12 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$150	$150
CE Hours	12 hrs ✓	15 hrs
Reciprocity	Partial	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Illinois is $17 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

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Education Hours

Maryland requires only 60 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Maryland

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Processing Speed

Maryland processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Maryland

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $268

vs Maryland ($285)

Fewer Hours

Maryland 60 hrs

vs Illinois (75 hrs)

Faster Processing

Maryland 6-12 wks

vs Illinois (8-16 wks)

Illinois

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

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Maryland

Maryland Real Estate Commission

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Full Maryland Broker requirements →

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