Illinois vs Tennessee for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$208

$154

Pre-Licensing

75 hrs

120 hrs

Timeline

8-16 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Tennessee
Total Fees	$208	$154 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours	75 hrs ✓	120 hrs
Processing Time	8-16 weeks	8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$200	$75 ✓
CE Hours	12 hrs ✓	16 hrs
Reciprocity	None	None

Key Differences

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Cost

Tennessee is $54 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

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Education Hours

Illinois requires only 75 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Tennessee $154

vs Illinois ($208)

Fewer Hours

Illinois 75 hrs

vs Tennessee (120 hrs)

Faster Processing

Illinois 8-16 wks

vs Tennessee (8-16 wks)

Illinois

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

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Full Illinois Broker requirements →

Tennessee

Tennessee Real Estate Commission

Official Website →

Full Tennessee Broker requirements →

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