Minnesota vs Tennessee for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$258

$154

Pre-Licensing

30 hrs

120 hrs

Timeline

6-12 wks

8-16 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Minnesota	Tennessee
Total Fees	$258	$154 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours	30 hrs ✓	120 hrs
Processing Time	6-12 weeks ✓	8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100	$75 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	16 hrs ✓
Reciprocity	Partial	None

Key Differences

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Cost

Tennessee is $104 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

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Education Hours

Minnesota requires only 30 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Minnesota

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Processing Speed

Minnesota processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Tennessee $154

vs Minnesota ($258)

Fewer Hours

Minnesota 30 hrs

vs Tennessee (120 hrs)

Faster Processing

Minnesota 6-12 wks

vs Tennessee (8-16 wks)

Minnesota

Minnesota Department of Commerce

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Full Minnesota Broker requirements →

Tennessee

Tennessee Real Estate Commission

Official Website →

Full Tennessee Broker requirements →

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