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Pennsylvania vs Washington for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$283.50
PA
vs
$591
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 $283.50 ✓ $591
Pre-Licensing Hours 240 hrs 90 hrs ✓
Processing Time 12-20 weeks 6-12 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $126 ✓ $330
CE Hours 14 hrs ✓ 30 hrs
Reciprocity Partial Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Pennsylvania is $307.50 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Pennsylvania

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Education Hours

Washington requires only 90 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Washington

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Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Pennsylvania $283.50
vs Washington ($591)
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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