Skip to content

New York vs South Dakota for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$170
NY
vs
$373
SD
Pre-Licensing
77 hrs
NY
vs
116 hrs
SD
Timeline
8-16 wks
NY
vs
6-12 wks
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New York South Dakota
Total Fees $170 $373
Pre-Licensing Hours 77 hrs 116 hrs
Processing Time 8-16 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $185 $225
CE Hours 22.5 hrs 24 hrs
Reciprocity Partial Partial

Key Differences

Cost

New York is $203 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: New York

Education Hours

New York requires only 77 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: New York

Processing Speed

South Dakota processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New York $170
vs South Dakota ($373)
Fewer Hours
New York 77 hrs
vs South Dakota (116 hrs)
Faster Processing
South Dakota 6-12 wks
vs New York (8-16 wks)

South Dakota

South Dakota Real Estate Commission

Official Website →

Compare More States

Compare New York Broker License

Compare South Dakota Broker License