How to Become a Real Estate Agent in South Dakota
116 hours of pre-licensing education, then the PSI exam. State fees come to $366, on top of a course starting at $699.
Requirements set by South Dakota Real Estate Commission (SDREC).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
South Dakota requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 2
Complete 116 hours of pre-licensing education
South Dakota Real Estate Commission (SDREC) requires 116 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the PSI licensing exam
South Dakota uses PSI. The exam is 142 questions, split 90 national and 52 state. The exam fee is $98.
- 4
Submit fingerprints and a background check
South Dakota charges $43 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $225, paid to South Dakota Real Estate Commission (SDREC).
- 6
Keep the license current
South Dakota requires 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew.
Worth knowing about South Dakota
South Dakota does not have a separate salesperson license; the entry-level license is called 'Broker Associate'.
Next steps
South Dakota Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does South Dakota require? ▾
South Dakota Real Estate Commission (SDREC) requires 116 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a South Dakota real estate license cost? ▾
South Dakota charges $366 in state fees: $98 exam fee, $225 application fee, $43 fingerprinting. Your course is the other half of the cost and is priced by the school, not the state.
What are the requirements to get a real estate license in South Dakota? ▾
You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or GED, complete 116 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the PSI licensing exam.
What is on the South Dakota real estate exam? ▾
South Dakota uses PSI. The exam is 142 questions: 90 on national real estate practice and 52 on South Dakota law.