New York vs Tennessee for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$170

NY

vs

$170

TN

Pre-Licensing

77 hrs

NY

vs

90 hrs

TN

Timeline

8-16 wks

NY

vs

8-16 wks

TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	New York	Tennessee
Total Fees	$170	$170
Pre-Licensing Hours	77 hrs ✓	90 hrs
Processing Time	8-16 weeks	8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$185	$91 ✓
CE Hours	22.5 hrs	16 hrs ✓
Reciprocity	Partial	Partial

Key Differences

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Education Hours

New York requires only 77 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $170

vs Tennessee ($170)

Fewer Hours

New York 77 hrs

vs Tennessee (90 hrs)

Faster Processing

New York 8-16 wks

vs Tennessee (8-16 wks)

New York

New York Department of State

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Tennessee

Tennessee Real Estate Commission

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