Maryland vs Tennessee for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$255

$154

Pre-Licensing

135 hrs

120 hrs

Timeline

6-12 wks

8-16 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maryland	Tennessee
Total Fees	$255	$154 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours	135 hrs	120 hrs ✓
Processing Time	6-12 weeks ✓	8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$191	$75 ✓
CE Hours	15 hrs ✓	16 hrs
Reciprocity	Partial	None

Key Differences

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Cost

Tennessee is $101 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

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Education Hours

Tennessee requires only 120 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Tennessee

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Processing Speed

Maryland processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Maryland

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Tennessee $154

vs Maryland ($255)

Fewer Hours

Tennessee 120 hrs

vs Maryland (135 hrs)

Faster Processing

Maryland 6-12 wks

vs Tennessee (8-16 wks)

Maryland

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Tennessee

Tennessee Real Estate Commission

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