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Nebraska vs South Dakota for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$515
NE
vs
$380
SD
Pre-Licensing
60 hrs
NE
vs
116 hrs
SD
Timeline
10-20 wks
NE
vs
8-14 wks
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Nebraska South Dakota
Total Fees $515 $380 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours 60 hrs ✓ 116 hrs
Processing Time 10-20 weeks 8-14 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $220 $125 ✓
CE Hours 18 hrs ✓ 24 hrs
Reciprocity Partial Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

South Dakota is $135 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

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Education Hours

Nebraska requires only 60 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Nebraska

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Processing Speed

South Dakota processes applications in 8-14 weeks.

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Dakota $380
vs Nebraska ($515)
Fewer Hours
Nebraska 60 hrs
vs South Dakota (116 hrs)
Faster Processing
South Dakota 8-14 wks
vs Nebraska (10-20 wks)

Nebraska

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South Dakota Real Estate Commission

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