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North Carolina vs South Dakota for Agent Licensing

Total Fees
$190
NC
vs
$553
SD
Pre-Licensing
75 hrs
NC
vs
116 hrs
SD
Timeline
6-12 wks
NC
vs
8-14 wks
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Carolina South Dakota
Total Fees $190 $553
Pre-Licensing Hours 75 hrs 116 hrs
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 8-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $45 $150
CE Hours 8 hrs 24 hrs
Reciprocity Full Partial

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $363 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Education Hours

North Carolina requires only 75 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: North Carolina

Processing Speed

North Carolina processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $190
vs South Dakota ($553)
Fewer Hours
North Carolina 75 hrs
vs South Dakota (116 hrs)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 6-12 wks
vs South Dakota (8-14 wks)

North Carolina

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South Dakota

South Dakota Real Estate Commission

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