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Maryland vs New Jersey for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$255
MD
vs
$406.05
NJ
Pre-Licensing
135 hrs
MD
vs
150 hrs
NJ
Timeline
6-12 wks
MD
vs
12-24 wks
NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland New Jersey
Total Fees $255 ✓ $406.05
Pre-Licensing Hours 135 hrs ✓ 150 hrs
Processing Time 6-12 weeks ✓ 12-24 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $191 ✓ $200
CE Hours 15 hrs 12 hrs ✓
Reciprocity Partial None

Key Differences

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Cost

Maryland is $151.05 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Maryland

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Education Hours

Maryland requires only 135 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Maryland

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Processing Speed

Maryland processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Maryland

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maryland $255
vs New Jersey ($406.05)
Fewer Hours
Maryland 135 hrs
vs New Jersey (150 hrs)
Faster Processing
Maryland 6-12 wks
vs New Jersey (12-24 wks)

Maryland

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