Michigan vs Virginia for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$222

$322

Pre-Licensing

40 hrs

60 hrs

Timeline

8-16 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Michigan	Virginia
Total Fees	$222 ✓	$322
Pre-Licensing Hours	40 hrs ✓	60 hrs
Processing Time	8-16 weeks	8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle	3 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$143	$120 ✓
CE Hours	18 hrs ✓	24 hrs
Reciprocity	None	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Michigan is $100 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

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Education Hours

Michigan requires only 40 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Michigan $222

vs Virginia ($322)

Fewer Hours

Michigan 40 hrs

vs Virginia (60 hrs)

Faster Processing

Michigan 8-16 wks

vs Virginia (8-16 wks)

Michigan

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

Official Website →

Full Michigan Broker requirements →

Virginia

Virginia Real Estate Board

Official Website →

Full Virginia Broker requirements →

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