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Maryland vs New York for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$255
MD
vs
$200
NY
Pre-Licensing
135 hrs
MD
vs
152 hrs
NY
Timeline
6-12 wks
MD
vs
8-16 wks
NY

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland New York
Total Fees $255 $200 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours 135 hrs ✓ 152 hrs
Processing Time 6-12 weeks ✓ 8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $191 $185 ✓
CE Hours 15 hrs ✓ 22.5 hrs
Reciprocity Partial None

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $55 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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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
New York $200
vs Maryland ($255)
Fewer Hours
Maryland 135 hrs
vs New York (152 hrs)
Faster Processing
Maryland 6-12 wks
vs New York (8-16 wks)

Maryland

Maryland Real Estate Commission

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New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

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