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New Hampshire vs South Dakota for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$320
NH
vs
$373
SD
Pre-Licensing
40 hrs
NH
vs
116 hrs
SD
Timeline
8-16 wks
NH
vs
6-12 wks
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Hampshire South Dakota
Total Fees $320 $373
Pre-Licensing Hours 40 hrs 116 hrs
Processing Time 8-16 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $225
CE Hours 15 hrs 24 hrs
Reciprocity None Partial

Key Differences

Cost

New Hampshire is $53 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: New Hampshire

Education Hours

New Hampshire requires only 40 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: New Hampshire

Processing Speed

South Dakota processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New Hampshire $320
vs South Dakota ($373)
Fewer Hours
New Hampshire 40 hrs
vs South Dakota (116 hrs)
Faster Processing
South Dakota 6-12 wks
vs New Hampshire (8-16 wks)

New Hampshire

New Hampshire Real Estate Commission

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South Dakota

South Dakota Real Estate Commission

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