Michigan vs Tennessee for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$222

$170

Pre-Licensing

40 hrs

90 hrs

Timeline

8-16 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Michigan	Tennessee
Total Fees	$222	$170 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours	40 hrs ✓	90 hrs
Processing Time	8-16 weeks	8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle	3 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$143	$91 ✓
CE Hours	18 hrs	16 hrs ✓
Reciprocity	None	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Tennessee is $52 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

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Education Hours

Michigan requires only 40 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Tennessee $170

vs Michigan ($222)

Fewer Hours

Michigan 40 hrs

vs Tennessee (90 hrs)

Faster Processing

Michigan 8-16 wks

vs Tennessee (8-16 wks)

Michigan

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

Official Website →

Full Michigan Broker requirements →

Tennessee

Tennessee Real Estate Commission

Official Website →

Full Tennessee Broker requirements →

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