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Maryland vs Rhode Island for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$255
MD
vs
$313
RI
Pre-Licensing
135 hrs
MD
vs
90 hrs
RI
Timeline
6-12 wks
MD
vs
8-16 wks
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland Rhode Island
Total Fees $255 ✓ $313
Pre-Licensing Hours 135 hrs 90 hrs ✓
Processing Time 6-12 weeks ✓ 8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $191 $170 ✓
CE Hours 15 hrs ✓ 24 hrs
Reciprocity Partial Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Maryland is $58 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Maryland

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Education Hours

Rhode Island requires only 90 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Rhode Island

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Processing Speed

Maryland processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Maryland

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maryland $255
vs Rhode Island ($313)
Fewer Hours
Rhode Island 90 hrs
vs Maryland (135 hrs)
Faster Processing
Maryland 6-12 wks
vs Rhode Island (8-16 wks)

Maryland

Maryland Real Estate Commission

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Rhode Island

Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation - Division of Commercial Licensing

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