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Maryland vs South Dakota for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$285
MD
vs
$373
SD
Pre-Licensing
60 hrs
MD
vs
116 hrs
SD
Timeline
6-12 wks
MD
vs
6-12 wks
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland South Dakota
Total Fees $285 $373
Pre-Licensing Hours 60 hrs 116 hrs
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $150 $225
CE Hours 15 hrs 24 hrs
Reciprocity Partial Partial

Key Differences

Cost

Maryland is $88 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Maryland

Education Hours

Maryland requires only 60 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Maryland

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maryland $285
vs South Dakota ($373)
Fewer Hours
Maryland 60 hrs
vs South Dakota (116 hrs)
Faster Processing
Maryland 6-12 wks
vs South Dakota (6-12 wks)

Maryland

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