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New York vs South Dakota for Agent Licensing

Total Fees
$80
NY
vs
$380
SD
Pre-Licensing
77 hrs
NY
vs
116 hrs
SD
Timeline
6-12 wks
NY
vs
8-14 wks
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New York South Dakota
Total Fees $80 ✓ $380
Pre-Licensing Hours 77 hrs ✓ 116 hrs
Processing Time 6-12 weeks ✓ 8-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $65 ✓ $125
CE Hours 22.5 hrs ✓ 24 hrs
Reciprocity None Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $300 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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Education Hours

New York requires only 77 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: New York

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Processing Speed

New York processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New York $80
vs South Dakota ($380)
Fewer Hours
New York 77 hrs
vs South Dakota (116 hrs)
Faster Processing
New York 6-12 wks
vs South Dakota (8-14 wks)

New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

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South Dakota

South Dakota Real Estate Commission

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