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Pennsylvania vs Rhode Island for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$168
PA
vs
$320
RI
Pre-Licensing
240 hrs
PA
vs
45 hrs
RI
Timeline
12-20 wks
PA
vs
8-16 wks
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Pennsylvania Rhode Island
Total Fees $168 $320
Pre-Licensing Hours 240 hrs 45 hrs
Processing Time 12-20 weeks 8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $96 $180
CE Hours 14 hrs 14 hrs
Reciprocity Partial Partial

Key Differences

Cost

Pennsylvania is $152 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Education Hours

Rhode Island requires only 45 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Rhode Island

Processing Speed

Rhode Island processes applications in 8-16 weeks.

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Pennsylvania $168
vs Rhode Island ($320)
Fewer Hours
Rhode Island 45 hrs
vs Pennsylvania (240 hrs)
Faster Processing
Rhode Island 8-16 wks
vs Pennsylvania (12-20 wks)

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission

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Rhode Island

Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation - Division of Commercial Licensing

Official Website →

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