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Minnesota vs South Dakota for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$258
MN
vs
$380
SD
Pre-Licensing
30 hrs
MN
vs
116 hrs
SD
Timeline
6-12 wks
MN
vs
8-14 wks
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Minnesota South Dakota
Total Fees $258 ✓ $380
Pre-Licensing Hours 30 hrs ✓ 116 hrs
Processing Time 6-12 weeks ✓ 8-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 ✓ $125
CE Hours 30 hrs 24 hrs ✓
Reciprocity Partial Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Minnesota is $122 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

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Education Hours

Minnesota requires only 30 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Minnesota

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Processing Speed

Minnesota processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Minnesota $258
vs South Dakota ($380)
Fewer Hours
Minnesota 30 hrs
vs South Dakota (116 hrs)
Faster Processing
Minnesota 6-12 wks
vs South Dakota (8-14 wks)

Minnesota

Minnesota Department of Commerce

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South Dakota

South Dakota Real Estate Commission

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