Michigan vs Virginia for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$222

$411.50

Pre-Licensing

90 hrs

180 hrs

Timeline

8-16 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Michigan	Virginia
Total Fees	$222 ✓	$411.50
Pre-Licensing Hours	90 hrs ✓	180 hrs
Processing Time	8-16 weeks	8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle	3 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$108	N/A
CE Hours	18 hrs ✓	24 hrs
Reciprocity	None	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Michigan is $189.50 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

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Education Hours

Michigan requires only 90 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Michigan $222

vs Virginia ($411.50)

Fewer Hours

Michigan 90 hrs

vs Virginia (180 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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