{"id":5943,"date":"2026-04-17T17:41:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T17:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aihomedesign.com\/blog\/?p=5943"},"modified":"2026-04-16T13:15:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T13:15:46","slug":"cost-to-become-a-real-estate-agent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aihomedesign.com\/blog\/real-estate-marketing\/cost-to-become-a-real-estate-agent\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does It Cost to Become a Real Estate Agent?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5943\" class=\"elementor elementor-5943\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cc962a8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cc962a8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f759da5\" data-id=\"f759da5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3adca0b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3adca0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost to become a real estate agent in the United States usually falls between $500 and $2,000+, though the exact total depends on the state, required education, and licensing fees.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lower end usually covers required licensing steps such as pre-licensing education, exam fees, fingerprinting, and the license application, while the total can rise once optional startup costs are added.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>What Are the Upfront Costs to Become a Real Estate Agent?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The upfront cost to become a real estate agent usually includes five main cost categories, covering both licensing requirements and early startup expenses:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-licensing education<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State licensing exam fees<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Background checks and fingerprinting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">License application fees<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Initial business setup costs<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some states add extra filings or fees, but most upfront costs fall into these five categories.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Pre-Licensing Education Costs<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-licensing education is usually the largest required part of the licensing cost.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before applying for a license, most states require candidates to complete a state-approved real estate education course. Required course hours vary by state, and tuition usually changes with them.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many markets, pre-licensing education runs about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/investing\/steps-becoming-real-estate-agent\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$300 to $1,000<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, though premium or in-person programs often cost more.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Course pricing usually changes based on:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State hour requirements<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online vs. classroom format<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Included study materials<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School reputation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instructor support or coaching packages<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some providers bundle study support and coaching into the course price, which is one reason costs differ so much from one program to another.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02d7144 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"02d7144\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Real Estate Exam Fees\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ebb418 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2ebb418\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/aihomedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1.Real-Estate-Exam-Fees-1024x683.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11108\" alt=\"Studying for real estate exam as part of cost to become a real estate agent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aihomedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1.Real-Estate-Exam-Fees-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/aihomedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1.Real-Estate-Exam-Fees-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/aihomedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1.Real-Estate-Exam-Fees-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/aihomedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1.Real-Estate-Exam-Fees.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Exam fees are part of the upfront licensing cost<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24604a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"24604a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5aa5090 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5aa5090\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After finishing the required pre-licensing coursework, applicants must take the state licensing exam. Exam fees usually range from about $40 to $150, depending on the state and testing provider.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because exam fees can change, candidates should check the current amount with the state real estate authority or testing provider before registering. Most retakes require a new payment, so each additional attempt increases the total cost.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Fingerprinting and Background Check Fees<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most states require fingerprinting and a background check before issuing a real estate license.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many states, fingerprinting and background checks cost about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.colibrirealestate.com\/career-hub\/blog\/real-estate-license-fingerprinting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$40 to $100+<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, depending on the state and service provider.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costs in this step usually vary based on:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State processing fees<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vendor pricing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital vs. manual fingerprinting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scope of the background screening<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>License Application and State Fees<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After passing the exam, candidates must submit a license application to the state.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application and initial license fees often range from $25 to $350+, depending on the state. For example, California charges $350 for a salesperson original license, while New York lists the initial salesperson license fee at $65.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>How Much Do REALTOR\u00ae and Association Fees Cost?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many new agents choose to join local, state, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">national REALTOR\u00ae associations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (NAR) after becoming licensed, and some brokerages may also expect membership.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NAR national dues are $156 per year in 2026, plus a $45 special assessment, before local and state association fees are added. The total amount agents pay is often much higher because state and local associations set their own dues separately.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many markets, combined board and association fees reach several hundred dollars per year. These fees are not legally required to hold a real estate license in every situation, but they are often treated as part of the practical cost of getting started.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>MLS Access Fees and Business Tool Costs<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After licensing, many agents also pay for access to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aihomedesign.com\/blog\/real-estate\/dos-and-donts-of-mls\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple Listing Service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, depending on their brokerage and local board structure.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MLS fees vary widely by region and local board, but they often add several hundred dollars per year to an agent\u2019s costs. Some industry sources describe combined MLS and board fees as roughly $20 to $50 per month in many markets.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many agents also invest in tools like:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lockbox access<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM software<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electronic signature tools<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website hosting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transaction management systems<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These expenses are not required in every setup, but they often become part of the real cost of getting started once an agent begins working.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85e2510 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"85e2510\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Marketing and Branding Expenses\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d4ee4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5d4ee4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/aihomedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2.Marketing-and-Branding-Expenses-1024x683.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11109\" alt=\"Real estate marketing setup as part of cost to become a real estate agent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aihomedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2.Marketing-and-Branding-Expenses-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/aihomedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2.Marketing-and-Branding-Expenses-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/aihomedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2.Marketing-and-Branding-Expenses-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/aihomedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2.Marketing-and-Branding-Expenses.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Early branding costs support listing visibility<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdadcad elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"bdadcad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87c842c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87c842c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New agents often spend money promoting themselves during their first year.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing is not a formal licensing requirement, and associations do not usually require it as part of the entry process. Still, most new agents need some level of promotion to build visibility and attract clients in a competitive market.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common expenses include business cards, signs, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aihomedesign.com\/blog\/real-estate\/real-estate-agent-headshot\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">real estate headshots<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, website setup, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aihomedesign.com\/blog\/real-estate\/social-media-for-real-estate\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social media<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> promotion, email campaigns, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aihomedesign.com\/blog\/real-estate\/seo-for-real-estate-agents-turning-google-visibility-into-client-trust\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">local SEO for real estate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What agents spend here depends heavily on their market, goals, and brokerage support. Some agents start with basic materials, while others invest more from the start.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>What Does It Cost to Become a Real Estate Agent in the First Year?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For licensing alone, many aspiring agents spend roughly <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.colibrirealestate.com\/career-hub\/blog\/real-estate-license-fingerprinting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$500 to $2,000+<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. After adding association dues, MLS access, and early marketing costs, a more practical first-year total often ranges from about $1,500 to $4,000 or more.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A simplified breakdown of typical first-year costs looks like this:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Licensing and education: $500 to $2,000+<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Association dues and MLS access: several hundred dollars per year<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing and business setup: a few hundred to over $1,000+<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are not fixed national averages. They are practical ranges based on common early-career costs across different states, brokerages, and markets.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67c6f67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"67c6f67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is Becoming a Real Estate Agent Worth the Cost?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55afc00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"55afc00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/aihomedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3.Is-Becoming-a-Real-Estate-Agent-Worth-the-Cost_-1024x683.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11110\" alt=\"Calculating expenses to evaluate cost to become a real estate agent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aihomedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3.Is-Becoming-a-Real-Estate-Agent-Worth-the-Cost_-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/aihomedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3.Is-Becoming-a-Real-Estate-Agent-Worth-the-Cost_-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/aihomedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3.Is-Becoming-a-Real-Estate-Agent-Worth-the-Cost_-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/aihomedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3.Is-Becoming-a-Real-Estate-Agent-Worth-the-Cost_.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Earnings potential should outweigh upfront costs<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17d54fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"17d54fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45b5352 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"45b5352\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many professionals, the cost to become a real estate agent is relatively modest compared with career paths that require a degree or longer certification process.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But the decision should involve more than comparing startup costs with possible income.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Success in real estate depends heavily on: sales ability, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aihomedesign.com\/blog\/real-estate\/real-estate-social-network\/#elementor-toc__heading-anchor-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">real estate networking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, local market knowledge, consistency, self-discipline, and long-term business development<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A license gives new agents the legal ability to work, but it does not guarantee clients or income. Real progress usually comes from steady prospecting, relationship-building, and learning how the local market works. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In that sense, the licensing cost may be manageable, but turning the opportunity into a profitable career takes much more than paying the entry fee.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfaf607 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bfaf607\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36d411b elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"36d411b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. 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Some brokerages cover MLS costs, though many agents pay those fees directly.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5743\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5743\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do real estate agents have to pay fees every year? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5743\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f55bba e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4f55bba\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57ee9da elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57ee9da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. 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