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New York vs North Carolina for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$200
NY
vs
$168
NC
Pre-Licensing
152 hrs
NY
vs
75 hrs
NC
Timeline
8-16 wks
NY
vs
6-12 wks
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New York North Carolina
Total Fees $200 $168 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours 152 hrs 75 hrs ✓
Processing Time 8-16 weeks 6-12 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $185 $50 ✓
CE Hours 22.5 hrs 8 hrs ✓
Reciprocity None Full

Key Differences

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Cost

North Carolina is $32 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

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Education Hours

North Carolina requires only 75 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: North Carolina

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Processing Speed

North Carolina processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $168
vs New York ($200)
Fewer Hours
North Carolina 75 hrs
vs New York (152 hrs)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 6-12 wks
vs New York (8-16 wks)

New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

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North Carolina

North Carolina Real Estate Commission

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