Environmental

In South Dakota, a real estate agent who suspects the presence of a wetland on a property they are listing should:

AFill in the wetland before listing to make the property more marketable
BAdvise the seller to disclose the potential wetland presence and note it in marketing materials✓ Correct
CIgnore the issue as wetland regulations rarely affect property sales
DContact DENR to have the wetland officially delineated before listing

Explanation

Wetlands are regulated under the federal Clean Water Act and can significantly affect what a buyer can do with a property (requiring permits for any fill or development). The listing agent should advise disclosure of known or suspected wetland conditions as a material factor affecting the property's usability.

Related South Dakota Environmental Questions

Practice More South Dakota Real Estate Questions

1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.

Take the Free South Dakota Quiz →