New York vs Ohio for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$200

$246

Pre-Licensing

152 hrs

120 hrs

Timeline

8-16 wks

12-26 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	New York	Ohio
Total Fees	$200 ✓	$246
Pre-Licensing Hours	152 hrs	120 hrs ✓
Processing Time	8-16 weeks ✓	12-26 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$185 ✓	$243
CE Hours	22.5 hrs ✓	30 hrs
Reciprocity	None	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $46 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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Education Hours

Ohio requires only 120 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Ohio

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Processing Speed

New York processes applications in 8-16 weeks.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $200

vs Ohio ($246)

Fewer Hours

Ohio 120 hrs

vs New York (152 hrs)

Faster Processing

New York 8-16 wks

vs Ohio (12-26 wks)

New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

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Full New York Broker requirements →

Ohio

Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing

Official Website →

Full Ohio Broker requirements →

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