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New York vs Pennsylvania for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$200
NY
vs
$283.50
PA
Pre-Licensing
152 hrs
NY
vs
240 hrs
PA
Timeline
8-16 wks
NY
vs
12-20 wks
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New York Pennsylvania
Total Fees $200 ✓ $283.50
Pre-Licensing Hours 152 hrs ✓ 240 hrs
Processing Time 8-16 weeks ✓ 12-20 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $185 $126 ✓
CE Hours 22.5 hrs 14 hrs ✓
Reciprocity None Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $83.50 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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Education Hours

New York requires only 152 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: New York

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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 Pennsylvania ($283.50)
Fewer Hours
New York 152 hrs
vs Pennsylvania (240 hrs)
Faster Processing
New York 8-16 wks
vs Pennsylvania (12-20 wks)

New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission

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