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Tennessee vs Washington for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$154
TN
vs
$591
WA
Pre-Licensing
120 hrs
TN
vs
90 hrs
WA
Timeline
8-16 wks
TN
vs
6-12 wks
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Tennessee Washington
Total Fees $154 ✓ $591
Pre-Licensing Hours 120 hrs 90 hrs ✓
Processing Time 8-16 weeks 6-12 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 ✓ $330
CE Hours 16 hrs ✓ 30 hrs
Reciprocity None Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Tennessee is $437 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

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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
Tennessee $154
vs Washington ($591)
Fewer Hours
Washington 90 hrs
vs Tennessee (120 hrs)
Faster Processing
Washington 6-12 wks
vs Tennessee (8-16 wks)

Tennessee

Tennessee Real Estate Commission

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Washington

Washington State Department of Licensing

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