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Maryland vs Virginia for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$255
MD
vs
$411.50
VA
Pre-Licensing
135 hrs
MD
vs
180 hrs
VA
Timeline
6-12 wks
MD
vs
8-16 wks
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland Virginia
Total Fees $255 ✓ $411.50
Pre-Licensing Hours 135 hrs ✓ 180 hrs
Processing Time 6-12 weeks ✓ 8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $191 N/A
CE Hours 15 hrs ✓ 24 hrs
Reciprocity Partial Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Maryland is $156.50 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 Virginia ($411.50)
Fewer Hours
Maryland 135 hrs
vs Virginia (180 hrs)
Faster Processing
Maryland 6-12 wks
vs Virginia (8-16 wks)

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