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South Dakota Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Exam
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Master South Dakota License Law and SDREC RulesYou are here
Study SDREC structure and authority under SDCL Chapter 36-21A, Broker Associate and Responsible Broker license types, 116-hour pre-license education requirement (100 national + 16 SD live classroom), exam format (90 national + 52 state, 75% each section, PSI), application fees ($225 application + $105 exam + $50 background check), 60-day application deadline, biennial renewal with 24 hours CE.
Study South Dakota Agency Law and Disclosures
Learn SD's three agency types: Single Agency (represent one party fully), Limited Agency (= dual agency; requires PRIOR written consent of BOTH parties before conflict arises, SDCL 36-21A-138), Appointed Agency (SDCL 36-21A-141.1; within a limited agency firm, appoints specific agents to each client with no imputation of confidential information). Study Real Estate Relationships Disclosure form (must be provided before discussing confidential objectives; not a contract), confidentiality (survives termination), sex offender disclosure (SDCL 36-21A-134.1: disclose only if actual knowledge AND client specifically inquires), methamphetamine disclosure (affirmative obligation if actual knowledge).
Learn South Dakota Trust Accounts and Statutory Requirements
Master trust account requirements under SDCL 36-21A-80 (deposit within reasonable time, monthly reconciliation with individual client ledgers, no commingling), immediate remittance alternative under SDCL 36-21A-83 (broker may remit funds directly to principal instead of holding in trust), conversion (using client funds for personal benefit — grounds for revocation), disputed earnest money handling, unprofessional conduct definitions (SDCL 36-21A-71), E&O insurance notification (SDCL 36-21A-119), and property management licensing requirements.
Review National Real Estate Principles
Cover property ownership (fee simple, easements, liens, deed types), contracts (Statute of Frauds, listing types, contingencies, rescission), financing (deed of trust vs mortgage, FHA/VA/conventional, RESPA, TILA/Reg Z, TRID, PMI, LTV), valuation (three approaches, cap rate, GRM, depreciation), fair housing (7 protected classes, blockbusting, steering, RESPA referral prohibition), closing procedures, and real estate math (prorations, commission, LTV, NOI).
Run Timed Practice Sets
Simulate the 4.5-hour PSI exam with full 142-question practice sets. Target 75% on each portion independently — national and state sections are scored separately. Focus extra time on SD-specific agency terminology and trust account rules.
Can You Take the SD RE Salesperson Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Must submit SDREC application within 60 days of passing both exam sections; $225 application fee
- •Education is valid for 2 years — must pass exam within 2 years of completing pre-license education
- •Must affiliate with a Responsible Broker to activate Broker Associate license
- •CE: 24 hours per 2-year cycle (biennial renewal); must include required SDREC-mandated topics
- •E&O insurance required — must maintain errors and omissions coverage
- •If only one section failed, may retake just that section; contact PSI for retake scheduling
- •Compensation must flow through Responsible Broker — no direct payments from clients
- •Trust accounts: monthly reconciliation with individual client ledgers required (SDCL 36-21A-80)
- •Property management requires separate SDREC property manager license (Fundamentals of Property Management course + SDREC exam)
SD RE Salesperson Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
6-10 weeks for most candidates
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
Candidates who fail one section may retake only that failed section. Contact PSI Services LLC to reschedule. There is no mandatory waiting period specified, but each retake requires a new PSI fee payment. Candidates have until 60 days after passing to submit the SDREC application.
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What You'll Study
4 chapters covering everything you need to pass
Chapter 1: South Dakota Real Estate Commission & Licensing
3 sections
Chapter 2: Agency & Disclosure Requirements
2 sections
Chapter 3: Contracts & Property Law
2 sections
Chapter 4: Trust Accounts & License Violations
2 sections
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SD RE Salesperson Exam Details
South Dakota Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Exam
Administered by South Dakota Real Estate Commission (SDREC) / PSI Services LLC
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official South Dakota Real Estate Commission (SDREC) / PSI Services LLC content outline
SDREC structure and authority (SDCL 36-21A), Broker Associate and Responsible Broker license types, 116-hr pre-license education (100 national + 16 SD live classroom hours), exam format (90 national + 52 state, 75% each), $225 application fee within 60 days, 24-hour CE per 2-year cycle, biennial renewal
Three SD agency types: Single Agency (one party), Limited Agency (= dual agency, requires prior written consent of BOTH parties, SDCL 36-21A-138), Appointed Agency (SDCL 36-21A-141.1, no imputation of knowledge); Real Estate Relationships Disclosure form timing; sex offender disclosure (SDCL 36-21A-134.1); methamphetamine disclosure
Trust account requirements (SDCL 36-21A-80): monthly reconciliation with individual client ledgers; immediate remittance alternative (SDCL 36-21A-83); commingling prohibition; unprofessional conduct (SDCL 36-21A-71); E&O insurance; property manager license
Property ownership, contracts, financing, valuation, fair housing, closing procedures, RESPA, TILA, environmental disclosures
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What's Next After the SD RE Salesperson?
After passing the SD RE Salesperson, you can pursue these career paths
Real Estate Salesperson (National)
Master national real estate concepts
South Dakota Responsible Broker
Advance to Responsible Broker with additional experience
NMLS / MLO
Add mortgage loan originator authority
SD RE Salesperson Exam FAQ
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