Yes: in South Dakota, home inspectors need a state license issued by the South Dakota Real Estate Commission (Dept. of Labor and Regulation). You can check a name yourself on Verify a Real Estate License (roster includes home inspectors).
Home inspectors in South Dakota: what buyers ask
How much does a home inspection cost?
No federal agency sets or publishes a home inspection price. HUD says FHA performs none, and EPA says fix radon at 4 pCi/L or more.
What must a seller disclose in South Dakota?
A South Dakota seller of a home with up to four units must give the buyer a completed Property Condition Disclosure Statement before the buyer makes a written offer (SDCL 43-4-38).
Check a home inspector yourself
- License required · South Dakota Real Estate Commission (Dept. of Labor and Regulation)
- Titles you will see: Registered Home Inspector, Licensed Home Inspector
- Check a name yourself: Verify a Real Estate License (roster includes home inspectors)
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