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Florida vs South Dakota for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$127.75
FL
vs
$380
SD
Pre-Licensing
72 hrs
FL
vs
116 hrs
SD
Timeline
6-12 wks
FL
vs
8-14 wks
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Florida South Dakota
Total Fees $127.75 ✓ $380
Pre-Licensing Hours 72 hrs ✓ 116 hrs
Processing Time 6-12 weeks ✓ 8-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A $125
CE Hours 14 hrs ✓ 24 hrs
Reciprocity Partial Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Florida is $252.25 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Florida

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Education Hours

Florida requires only 72 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Florida

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Processing Speed

Florida processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Florida $127.75
vs South Dakota ($380)
Fewer Hours
Florida 72 hrs
vs South Dakota (116 hrs)
Faster Processing
Florida 6-12 wks
vs South Dakota (8-14 wks)

Florida

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South Dakota

South Dakota Real Estate Commission

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