Michigan vs New York for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$222

$170

Pre-Licensing

40 hrs

77 hrs

Timeline

8-16 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Michigan	New York
Total Fees	$222	$170 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours	40 hrs ✓	77 hrs
Processing Time	8-16 weeks	8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle	3 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$143 ✓	$185
CE Hours	18 hrs ✓	22.5 hrs
Reciprocity	None	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $52 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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Education Hours

Michigan requires only 40 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $170

vs Michigan ($222)

Fewer Hours

Michigan 40 hrs

vs New York (77 hrs)

Faster Processing

Michigan 8-16 wks

vs New York (8-16 wks)

Michigan

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

Official Website →

Full Michigan Broker requirements →

New York

New York Department of State

Official Website →

Full New York Broker requirements →

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