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South Dakota Real Estate Courses

The Foundation for Your Real Estate Career in the Mount Rushmore State

In a market shaped by rural properties, land sales, and tight-knit communities, South Dakota real estate agents need more than just a license. They need expertise that grows with the industry around them. Kaplan’s online courses combine convenience with content designed by industry leaders, so you can advance with confidence—whether you’re starting in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, or anywhere else in the state.

South Dakota Real Estate Facts

  • Required SD real estate licensing credit hours: 116
  • State exam provider: PSI
  • Required SD real estate continuing education (CE) credit hours: 24 every 2 years  

Ready to Earn Your Real Estate License in South Dakota? 
Get started with our steps to South Dakota real estate licensing.

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Review State Requirements for Broker Associates
and Responsible Brokers
Take a look at the South Dakota Real Estate Commission’s real estate licensing and continuing education requirements.

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Become a South Dakota Real Estate Agent
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Exam Prep
Prepare to Pass the SD Broker Associate Exam
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Prepare to Pass the SD Responsible Broker Exam
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Continuing Education
Complete Your South Dakota Broker Associate CE
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Continuing Education
Complete Your South Dakota Responsible Broker CE
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Professional Development
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Why Kaplan?
When you partner with Kaplan, you can be assured that your real estate education will be convenient, engaging, and, most importantly, comply with South Dakota’s requirements and regulations. Our experts work directly with the South Dakota Real Estate Commission to develop comprehensive courses that are state-approved. From real estate licensing and exam prep to CE and professional development, you can be 100% confident knowing you've made a great investment in your South Dakota real estate career.

Access Your Real Estate Education Entirely Online

With online real estate courses led by Kaplan’s professional instructors, you’ll enjoy all the benefits that come with taking your real estate classes in a 100% digital delivery format. Study and complete assignments at your own pace and get full access to your courses anywhere you have an internet connection. We’ve been innovators in online education for many years, and you’ll experience this fully when you choose Kaplan as your South Dakota real estate education provider. 

South Dakota Real Estate Stats

2,262

Number of REALTORS®

1,158

Number of Licensed Real Estate Broker Associates

116

Required Hours of Prelicensing Education

75%

Passing Score for 
License Exams

Source: October 2023 NAR Monthly Membership Report

South Dakota Real Estate Licensing Information, Reciprocity, and Portability

Reciprocity: South Dakota offers partial reciprocity.

 

Steps to Real Estate License Reciprocity in South Dakota:

  • Step 1: Pass the South Dakota law portion of the exam
  • Step 2: Provide proof of licensure
  • Step 3: Submit fingerprints and pay applicable fee
  • Step 4: Submit proof of E&O Insurance
  • Step 5: Submit completed application with fees
  • Step 6: Submit original score report for the state portion of the licensing exam
Military Portability:
  • Ask the South Dakota licensing board about accommodations for military members and spouse

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Gain Your Edge in South Dakota with Professional Development

Your South Dakota real estate education doesn’t end when you earn your license. Stay up-to-date in a constantly evolving industry with Kaplan’s Professional Development courses. You'll gain the knowledge you need to diversify your skill set, expand your client base, and outperform your competition. Invest in your career now to maximize your real estate success in the future.

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South Dakota Broker Associate Licensing Requirements

In order to earn your first South Dakota real estate license, you’ll need to:

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Be a citizen of the U.S. or a resident of South Dakota.
  • Take 116 hours of real estate education in courses approved by the South Dakota Real Estate Commission. 
  • Comply with all application procedures, including fingerprinting and background check.
  • Pass the real estate licensing exam, including state and national portions.
  • Associate with a licensed Responsible Broker and provide proof of errors and omissions insurance prior to license issuance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Getting a real estate license in South Dakota can take 5 to 6 months depending on how long it takes you to complete the 116 hours of required real estate prelicensing courses and pass both the state and national portions of the real estate broker associate exam.
While South Dakota does not have reciprocal agreements with other states, if you have a license in good standing in another state, you can apply for a South Dakota license after passing the South Dakota portion of the real estate licensing exam. You must also have a supervising broker who is licensed in South Dakota.
There are 142 questions on the South Dakota real estate exam, with 90 questions on the national portion and 52 on the state portion.
For students who are organized and adequately prepared, the South Dakota real estate broker associate exam is not difficult. The required passing score for the South Dakota real estate licensing exam currently sits at 75%.

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