Yes: in South Dakota, real estate agents 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 (licensee roster).
Real estate agents in South Dakota: what buyers ask
Who pays the real estate agent in South Dakota?
Commissions are negotiable and not set by law. Since August 17, 2024, offers of compensation are banned from the MLS and buyers sign a written agreement first.
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 real estate agent yourself
- License required · South Dakota Real Estate Commission (Dept. of Labor and Regulation)
- Titles you will see: Broker, Broker associate, Salesperson
- Check a name yourself: Verify a Real Estate License (licensee roster)
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