South Dakota Real Estate Exam Prep

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South Dakota License Requirements

The term real estate salesperson is not used in South Dakota. Rather, the beginning level for a real estate agent is as a real estate broker associate.

The requirements for a real estate broker associate license in South Dakota include

Being at last 18 years of age
Successfully completing at least 116 hours of approved real estate education.
All broker associate applicants need to pass the real estate exams with at least a 75% score and be approved by the Commission.
No previous experience is required.

For more information on state requirements click here.

South Dakota Sample Practice Real Estate Exam Questions and Answers

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Question 1

How many years of real estate experience are required in order to be eligible to get a real estate broker license?

A	2 years
B	3 years
C	1 year
D	4 years

Question 2

What is the required minimum age to be eligible to obtain a Salesperson license in South Dakota?

A	21
B	17
C	19
D	18

Question 3

Which of the following is a landlord's option for a tenant not paying rent?

A	shut off the power
B	lock the tenant out of the apartment
C	shut off the gas
D	unlawful detainer action in court

Question 4

In what circumstances, if any, can a broker in South Dakota who is serving as an intermediary representing both parties collect compensation from both the buyer and the seller?

A	Only when both buyer and seller have legal representation
B	Only when both buyer and seller give informed consent to this arrangement
C	None; the broker may only collect compensation from one party to a transaction
D	In most circumstances, except when the buyer and seller are related

Question 5

How soon can a broker receive a commission check after a closing in South Dakota?

A	Once the offer sheet is signed.
B	When the Buyer moves in.
C	After the transaction is completed and funded.
D	Once the seller agrees to the price.

Question 6

Does South Dakota have homestead laws?

A	Yes
B	No

Question 7

What is homestead protection?

A	The estimated value that an asset will have at then end of it's useful life
B	The status provided to a home owner's principal residence that protects the home against judgement up to a specified amount.
C	Gradual subsidence of waters, leaving dry land
D	Net cash remaining to investor after sale of investment property

Question 8

Is South Dakota a community property state?

A	Yes
B	No

Question 9

Which of the following is required for an applicant to receive a Real Estate License?

A	Must be 25 or older
B	Must have lived in the state for more than a year
C	Must have a Bachelors degree
D	Must sit and pass the required exam

Question 10

What is a holographic will?

A	a will and testament that has been entirely handwritten and signed by the testator.
B	a will that displays in 3D
C	a will that has been approved by each family member.
D	a standard boiler plate will.

Question 11

Standing trees would be considered:

A	Emblements
B	Personal Property
C	Real property
D	Chattels

Question 12

Which of the following would not put a sales person in jeopardy of losing their license in South Dakota?

A	Convicted of a felony
B	Placing an ad claiming to be a broker when they are not.
C	Depositing his/her clients escrow money into a personal account
D	Being authorized to accept and excessive commission.

Question 13

Does South Dakota allow Holographic wills?

A	Yes
B	No

Question 14

The license law is administered by:

A	The South Dakota Department of Education
B	The South Dakota Real Estate Commission, of the South Dakota Department of Revenue and Regulation.
C	The South Dakota Department of Taxation and Finance
D	The South Dakota Department of Justice

Question 15

Which of the following isn't part of a deed?

A	novation
B	acknowledgement
C	Habendum
D	Premises

Question 16

Does South Dakota allow reciprocity with other states?

A	Yes
B	No

Question 17

The Salesperson or broker license fee costs how much?

A	$190
B	$25 flat fee
C	$10 processing fee plus a $25 credit report
D	$20 processing fee plus $20 credit report

Question 18

What term means "going to the state?"

A	Eminent Domain
B	police power
C	escheat
D	Taxation

Question 18 Explanation:

Escheat is if someone dies and there is no one to inherit or no will the property goes to the state.

Question 19

Which is not necessary for a valid contract?

A	acceptance
B	legal object
C	due date
D	offer

Question 20

An easement by prescription may establish:

A	use of property
B	who owes back taxes
C	a claim to title
D	homestead rights

Question 21

Does South Dakota have dower laws?

A	No
B	Yes

Question 21 Explanation:

Dower laws were abolished in South Dakota.

Question 22

Who is responsible for maintaining a habitable property and for complying with local housing and building codes?

A	Agent
B	Lessor
C	Buyer
D	Lessee

Question 23

Mortgage "discount" points only apply if which of the following conditions are met?

A	The interest rate on the mortgage loan has been lowered by 2% for each point charged
B	The seller has agreed to pay 1% of the closing costs
C	The loan does not close and the buyer owes the lender for services rendered
D	The interest rate on the mortgage loan has been lowered by 1% for each point charged