New York vs Tennessee for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$200

$154

Pre-Licensing

152 hrs

120 hrs

Timeline

8-16 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	New York	Tennessee
Total Fees	$200	$154 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours	152 hrs	120 hrs ✓
Processing Time	8-16 weeks	8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$185	$75 ✓
CE Hours	22.5 hrs	16 hrs ✓
Reciprocity	None	None

Key Differences

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Cost

Tennessee is $46 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

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Education Hours

Tennessee requires only 120 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Tennessee

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Tennessee $154

vs New York ($200)

Fewer Hours

Tennessee 120 hrs

vs New York (152 hrs)

Faster Processing

New York 8-16 wks

vs Tennessee (8-16 wks)

New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

Official Website →

Full New York Broker requirements →

Tennessee

Tennessee Real Estate Commission

Official Website →

Full Tennessee Broker requirements →

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