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Rhode Island vs South Dakota for Agent Licensing

Total Fees
$275
RI
vs
$553
SD
Pre-Licensing
45 hrs
RI
vs
116 hrs
SD
Timeline
6-12 wks
RI
vs
8-14 wks
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Rhode Island South Dakota
Total Fees $275 $553
Pre-Licensing Hours 45 hrs 116 hrs
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 8-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $165 $150
CE Hours 24 hrs 24 hrs
Reciprocity Partial Partial

Key Differences

Cost

Rhode Island is $278 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Rhode Island

Education Hours

Rhode Island requires only 45 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Rhode Island

Processing Speed

Rhode Island processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Rhode Island $275
vs South Dakota ($553)
Fewer Hours
Rhode Island 45 hrs
vs South Dakota (116 hrs)
Faster Processing
Rhode Island 6-12 wks
vs South Dakota (8-14 wks)

Rhode Island

Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation

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South Dakota

South Dakota Real Estate Commission

Official Website →

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