New York vs Virginia for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$200

$411.50

Pre-Licensing

152 hrs

180 hrs

Timeline

8-16 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	New York	Virginia
Total Fees	$200 ✓	$411.50
Pre-Licensing Hours	152 hrs ✓	180 hrs
Processing Time	8-16 weeks	8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$185	N/A
CE Hours	22.5 hrs ✓	24 hrs
Reciprocity	None	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $211.50 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

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $200

vs Virginia ($411.50)

Fewer Hours

New York 152 hrs

vs Virginia (180 hrs)

Faster Processing

New York 8-16 wks

vs Virginia (8-16 wks)

New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

Official Website →

Full New York Broker requirements →

Virginia

Virginia Real Estate Board

Official Website →

Full Virginia Broker requirements →

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