Illinois vs Virginia for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$208

$411.50

Pre-Licensing

75 hrs

180 hrs

Timeline

8-16 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Virginia
Total Fees	$208 ✓	$411.50
Pre-Licensing Hours	75 hrs ✓	180 hrs
Processing Time	8-16 weeks	8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$200	N/A
CE Hours	12 hrs ✓	24 hrs
Reciprocity	None	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Illinois is $203.50 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

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Education Hours

Illinois requires only 75 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $208

vs Virginia ($411.50)

Fewer Hours

Illinois 75 hrs

vs Virginia (180 hrs)

Faster Processing

Illinois 8-16 wks

vs Virginia (8-16 wks)

Illinois

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Official Website →

Full Illinois Broker requirements →

Virginia

Virginia Real Estate Board

Official Website →

Full Virginia Broker requirements →

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