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New Jersey vs South Dakota for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$406.05
NJ
vs
$380
SD
Pre-Licensing
150 hrs
NJ
vs
116 hrs
SD
Timeline
12-24 wks
NJ
vs
8-14 wks
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Jersey South Dakota
Total Fees $406.05 $380 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours 150 hrs 116 hrs ✓
Processing Time 12-24 weeks 8-14 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $200 $125 ✓
CE Hours 12 hrs ✓ 24 hrs
Reciprocity None Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

South Dakota is $26.05 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

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Education Hours

South Dakota requires only 116 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: South Dakota

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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 New Jersey ($406.05)
Fewer Hours
South Dakota 116 hrs
vs New Jersey (150 hrs)
Faster Processing
South Dakota 8-14 wks
vs New Jersey (12-24 wks)

New Jersey

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South Dakota

South Dakota Real Estate Commission

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