Hawaii vs South Dakota for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

N/A

HI

vs

$553

SD

Pre-Licensing

60 hrs

HI

vs

116 hrs

SD

Timeline

6-12 wks

HI

vs

8-14 wks

SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Hawaii	South Dakota
Total Fees	N/A	$553
Pre-Licensing Hours	60 hrs ✓	116 hrs
Processing Time	6-12 weeks ✓	8-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$150
CE Hours	20 hrs ✓	24 hrs
Reciprocity	None	Partial

Key Differences

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Education Hours

Hawaii requires only 60 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Hawaii

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Processing Speed

Hawaii processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Hawaii

Category Winners

Fewer Hours

Hawaii 60 hrs

vs South Dakota (116 hrs)

Faster Processing

Hawaii 6-12 wks

vs South Dakota (8-14 wks)

Hawaii

Hawaii Real Estate Branch

Official Website →

Full Hawaii Agent requirements →

South Dakota

South Dakota Real Estate Commission

Official Website →

Full South Dakota Agent requirements →

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