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South Dakota vs Texas for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$373
SD
vs
$385
TX
Pre-Licensing
116 hrs
SD
vs
180 hrs
TX
Timeline
6-12 wks
SD
vs
16-32 wks
TX

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category South Dakota Texas
Total Fees $373 $385
Pre-Licensing Hours 116 hrs 180 hrs
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 16-32 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $225 $220
CE Hours 24 hrs 18 hrs
Reciprocity Partial Partial

Key Differences

Cost

South Dakota is $12 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

Education Hours

South Dakota requires only 116 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: South Dakota

Processing Speed

South Dakota processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Dakota $373
vs Texas ($385)
Fewer Hours
South Dakota 116 hrs
vs Texas (180 hrs)
Faster Processing
South Dakota 6-12 wks
vs Texas (16-32 wks)

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