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North Carolina vs Virginia for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$195
NC
vs
$322
VA
Pre-Licensing
75 hrs
NC
vs
60 hrs
VA
Timeline
6-12 wks
NC
vs
8-16 wks
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Carolina Virginia
Total Fees $195 $322
Pre-Licensing Hours 75 hrs 60 hrs
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $45 $120
CE Hours 8 hrs 24 hrs
Reciprocity Full Partial

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $127 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Education Hours

Virginia requires only 60 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Virginia

Processing Speed

North Carolina processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $195
vs Virginia ($322)
Fewer Hours
Virginia 60 hrs
vs North Carolina (75 hrs)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 6-12 wks
vs Virginia (8-16 wks)

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