Minnesota vs Ohio for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$258

$246

Pre-Licensing

90 hrs

120 hrs

Timeline

6-12 wks

12-26 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Minnesota	Ohio
Total Fees	$258	$246 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours	90 hrs ✓	120 hrs
Processing Time	6-12 weeks ✓	12-26 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$243
CE Hours	30 hrs	30 hrs
Reciprocity	None	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Ohio is $12 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Ohio

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Education Hours

Minnesota requires only 90 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Minnesota

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Processing Speed

Minnesota processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Ohio $246

vs Minnesota ($258)

Fewer Hours

Minnesota 90 hrs

vs Ohio (120 hrs)

Faster Processing

Minnesota 6-12 wks

vs Ohio (12-26 wks)

Minnesota

Minnesota Department of Commerce

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Full Minnesota Broker requirements →

Ohio

Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing

Official Website →

Full Ohio Broker requirements →

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