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North Carolina vs Tennessee for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$168
NC
vs
$154
TN
Pre-Licensing
75 hrs
NC
vs
120 hrs
TN
Timeline
6-12 wks
NC
vs
8-16 wks
TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Carolina Tennessee
Total Fees $168 $154 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours 75 hrs ✓ 120 hrs
Processing Time 6-12 weeks ✓ 8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 ✓ $75
CE Hours 8 hrs ✓ 16 hrs
Reciprocity Full None

Key Differences

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Cost

Tennessee is $14 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

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Education Hours

North Carolina requires only 75 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: North Carolina

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Processing Speed

North Carolina processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Tennessee $154
vs North Carolina ($168)
Fewer Hours
North Carolina 75 hrs
vs Tennessee (120 hrs)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 6-12 wks
vs Tennessee (8-16 wks)

North Carolina

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Tennessee

Tennessee Real Estate Commission

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