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Arizona vs South Dakota for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$317
AZ
vs
$373
SD
Pre-Licensing
90 hrs
AZ
vs
116 hrs
SD
Timeline
12-20 wks
AZ
vs
6-12 wks
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arizona South Dakota
Total Fees $317 $373
Pre-Licensing Hours 90 hrs 116 hrs
Processing Time 12-20 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $125 $225
CE Hours 30 hrs 24 hrs
Reciprocity None Partial

Key Differences

Cost

Arizona is $56 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Arizona

Education Hours

Arizona requires only 90 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Arizona

Processing Speed

South Dakota processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Arizona $317
vs South Dakota ($373)
Fewer Hours
Arizona 90 hrs
vs South Dakota (116 hrs)
Faster Processing
South Dakota 6-12 wks
vs Arizona (12-20 wks)

Arizona

Arizona Department of Real Estate

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South Dakota

South Dakota Real Estate Commission

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