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New York vs South Dakota for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$200
NY
vs
$380
SD
Pre-Licensing
152 hrs
NY
vs
116 hrs
SD
Timeline
8-16 wks
NY
vs
8-14 wks
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New York South Dakota
Total Fees $200 ✓ $380
Pre-Licensing Hours 152 hrs 116 hrs ✓
Processing Time 8-16 weeks 8-14 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $185 $125 ✓
CE Hours 22.5 hrs ✓ 24 hrs
Reciprocity None Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $180 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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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
New York $200
vs South Dakota ($380)
Fewer Hours
South Dakota 116 hrs
vs New York (152 hrs)
Faster Processing
South Dakota 8-14 wks
vs New York (8-16 wks)

New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

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South Dakota

South Dakota Real Estate Commission

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