Kansas vs New York for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$365

$200

Pre-Licensing

60 hrs

152 hrs

Timeline

6-12 wks

8-16 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kansas	New York
Total Fees	$365	$200 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours	60 hrs ✓	152 hrs
Processing Time	6-12 weeks ✓	8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$175 ✓	$185
CE Hours	12 hrs ✓	22.5 hrs
Reciprocity	None	None

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $165 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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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

New York $200

vs Kansas ($365)

Fewer Hours

Kansas 60 hrs

vs New York (152 hrs)

Faster Processing

Kansas 6-12 wks

vs New York (8-16 wks)

Kansas

Kansas Real Estate Commission

Official Website →

Full Kansas Broker requirements →

New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

Official Website →

Full New York Broker requirements →

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