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.

South Dakota Sample Practice Real Estate Exam Questions and Answers

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Question 1

What is homestead protection?

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

Question 2

An easement by prescription may establish:

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

Question 3

The Salesperson or broker license fee costs how much?

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

Question 4

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

A	Buyer
B	Agent
C	Lessee
D	Lessor

Question 5

Which is not necessary for a valid contract?

A	legal object
B	offer
C	acceptance
D	due date

Question 6

What term means "going to the state?"

A	Taxation
B	escheat
C	police power
D	Eminent Domain

Question 6 Explanation:

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

Does South Dakota allow reciprocity with other states?

A	No
B	Yes

Question 9

Does South Dakota have homestead laws?

A	Yes
B	No

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

Does South Dakota have dower laws?

A	Yes
B	No

Question 11 Explanation:

Dower laws were abolished in South Dakota.

Question 12

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

A	17
B	19
C	18
D	21

Question 13

Does South Dakota allow Holographic wills?

A	No
B	Yes

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

Standing trees would be considered:

A	Chattels
B	Emblements
C	Real property
D	Personal Property

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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

Question 18

The license law is administered by:

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

Question 19

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

A	Premises
B	novation
C	Habendum
D	acknowledgement

Question 20

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	In most circumstances, except when the buyer and seller are related
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	Only when both buyer and seller have legal representation

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

What is a holographic will?

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