Tennessee vs Virginia for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$154

$411.50

Pre-Licensing

120 hrs

180 hrs

Timeline

8-16 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Tennessee	Virginia
Total Fees	$154 ✓	$411.50
Pre-Licensing Hours	120 hrs ✓	180 hrs
Processing Time	8-16 weeks	8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75	N/A
CE Hours	16 hrs ✓	24 hrs
Reciprocity	None	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Tennessee is $257.50 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

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Education Hours

Tennessee requires only 120 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Tennessee

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Tennessee $154

vs Virginia ($411.50)

Fewer Hours

Tennessee 120 hrs

vs Virginia (180 hrs)

Faster Processing

Tennessee 8-16 wks

vs Virginia (8-16 wks)

Tennessee

Tennessee Real Estate Commission

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Full Tennessee Broker requirements →

Virginia

Virginia Real Estate Board

Official Website →

Full Virginia Broker requirements →

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