New York vs Virginia for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$170

$322

Pre-Licensing

77 hrs

60 hrs

Timeline

8-16 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	New York	Virginia
Total Fees	$170 ✓	$322
Pre-Licensing Hours	77 hrs	60 hrs ✓
Processing Time	8-16 weeks	8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$185	$120 ✓
CE Hours	22.5 hrs ✓	24 hrs
Reciprocity	Partial	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $152 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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Education Hours

Virginia requires only 60 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $170

vs Virginia ($322)

Fewer Hours

Virginia 60 hrs

vs New York (77 hrs)

Faster Processing

New York 8-16 wks

vs Virginia (8-16 wks)

New York

New York Department of State

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Full New York Broker requirements →

Virginia

Virginia Real Estate Board

Official Website →

Full Virginia Broker requirements →

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