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South Dakota vs Virginia for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$380
SD
vs
$411.50
VA
Pre-Licensing
116 hrs
SD
vs
180 hrs
VA
Timeline
8-14 wks
SD
vs
8-16 wks
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category South Dakota Virginia
Total Fees $380 ✓ $411.50
Pre-Licensing Hours 116 hrs ✓ 180 hrs
Processing Time 8-14 weeks ✓ 8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $125 N/A
CE Hours 24 hrs 24 hrs
Reciprocity Partial Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

South Dakota is $31.50 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 Virginia ($411.50)
Fewer Hours
South Dakota 116 hrs
vs Virginia (180 hrs)
Faster Processing
South Dakota 8-14 wks
vs Virginia (8-16 wks)

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