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Maryland vs Washington for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$255
MD
vs
$591
WA
Pre-Licensing
135 hrs
MD
vs
90 hrs
WA
Timeline
6-12 wks
MD
vs
6-12 wks
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland Washington
Total Fees $255 ✓ $591
Pre-Licensing Hours 135 hrs 90 hrs ✓
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $191 ✓ $330
CE Hours 15 hrs ✓ 30 hrs
Reciprocity Partial Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Maryland is $336 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Maryland

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Education Hours

Washington requires only 90 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Washington

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maryland $255
vs Washington ($591)
Fewer Hours
Washington 90 hrs
vs Maryland (135 hrs)
Faster Processing
Maryland 6-12 wks
vs Washington (6-12 wks)

Maryland

Maryland Real Estate Commission

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Washington

Washington State Department of Licensing

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