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New York vs Rhode Island for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$200
NY
vs
$313
RI
Pre-Licensing
152 hrs
NY
vs
90 hrs
RI
Timeline
8-16 wks
NY
vs
8-16 wks
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New York Rhode Island
Total Fees $200 ✓ $313
Pre-Licensing Hours 152 hrs 90 hrs ✓
Processing Time 8-16 weeks 8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $185 $170 ✓
CE Hours 22.5 hrs ✓ 24 hrs
Reciprocity None Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $113 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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Education Hours

Rhode Island requires only 90 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New York $200
vs Rhode Island ($313)
Fewer Hours
Rhode Island 90 hrs
vs New York (152 hrs)
Faster Processing
New York 8-16 wks
vs Rhode Island (8-16 wks)

New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

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Rhode Island

Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation - Division of Commercial Licensing

Official Website →

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