South Dakota Real Estate Exam Day: What to Expect
What to bring, how SD's 120-question exam works at PSI, and strategies for passing with a 70% score.
South Dakota's salesperson exam is administered by PSI in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and online with remote proctoring.
What to Bring Two valid IDs (one government-issued photo ID), PSI confirmation number. All items go in a locker.
The Exam - **120 questions** (80 national + 40 SD); **3 hours** (~1:30 per question) - **Passing**: 70% (84/120); score reported immediately
Strategy **SD state questions**: SDREC 5-member commission, SDCL Chapter 36-21A, 40+76 hour education structure (116 total within first year), no state transfer tax, no state income tax, written buyer agency requirement, dual agency written consent, 5-year record retention.
National questions: Financing (TRID), fair housing (7 federal classes), valuation (cap rate), contracts.
Retaking No waiting period. Retake fee: $65. Score report shows areas to strengthen.
[Take a full practice exam at CARealestate.com/states/south-dakota](https://carealestate.com/states/south-dakota)
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