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Hawaii vs South Dakota for Agent Licensing

Total Fees
$343
HI
vs
$380
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 $343 ✓ $380
Pre-Licensing Hours 60 hrs ✓ 116 hrs
Processing Time 6-12 weeks ✓ 8-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $268 $125 ✓
CE Hours 20 hrs ✓ 24 hrs
Reciprocity None Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Hawaii is $37 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Hawaii

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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

Lower Cost
Hawaii $343
vs South Dakota ($380)
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 Commission

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South Dakota

South Dakota Real Estate Commission

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