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South Dakota vs Texas for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$380
SD
vs
$403
TX
Pre-Licensing
116 hrs
SD
vs
900 hrs
TX
Timeline
8-14 wks
SD
vs
16-32 wks
TX

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category South Dakota Texas
Total Fees $380 ✓ $403
Pre-Licensing Hours 116 hrs ✓ 900 hrs
Processing Time 8-14 weeks ✓ 16-32 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $125 ✓ $218
CE Hours 24 hrs 18 hrs ✓
Reciprocity Partial None

Key Differences

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Cost

South Dakota is $23 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 Texas ($403)
Fewer Hours
South Dakota 116 hrs
vs Texas (900 hrs)
Faster Processing
South Dakota 8-14 wks
vs Texas (16-32 wks)

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