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Pennsylvania vs Washington for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$168
PA
vs
$477
WA
Pre-Licensing
240 hrs
PA
vs
90 hrs
WA
Timeline
12-20 wks
PA
vs
6-12 wks
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Pennsylvania Washington
Total Fees $168 $477
Pre-Licensing Hours 240 hrs 90 hrs
Processing Time 12-20 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $96 $223
CE Hours 14 hrs 30 hrs
Reciprocity Partial None

Key Differences

Cost

Pennsylvania is $309 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Education Hours

Washington requires only 90 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Washington

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Pennsylvania $168
vs Washington ($477)
Fewer Hours
Washington 90 hrs
vs Pennsylvania (240 hrs)
Faster Processing
Washington 6-12 wks
vs Pennsylvania (12-20 wks)

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission

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Washington

Washington State Department of Licensing

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