South Dakota Real Estate Exam Prep

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How to Become a Real Estate Agent in South Dakota

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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 term means "going to the state?"

A	Eminent Domain
B	Taxation
C	escheat
D	police power

Question 1 Explanation:

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

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

An easement by prescription may establish:

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

Question 4

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	1 year
C	4 years
D	3 years

Question 5

Does South Dakota allow reciprocity with other states?

A	Yes
B	No

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

Standing trees would be considered:

A	Emblements
B	Chattels
C	Real property
D	Personal Property

Question 8

Does South Dakota allow Holographic wills?

A	No
B	Yes

Question 9

What is homestead protection?

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

Question 10

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 11

Which is not necessary for a valid contract?

A	due date
B	legal object
C	offer
D	acceptance

Question 12

What is a holographic will?

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

Question 13

Does South Dakota have dower laws?

A	Yes
B	No

Question 13 Explanation:

Dower laws were abolished in South Dakota.

Question 14

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 15

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

A	novation
B	Premises
C	Habendum
D	acknowledgement

Question 16

Does South Dakota have homestead laws?

A	Yes
B	No

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

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 20

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

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

Question 21

Is South Dakota a community property state?

A	Yes
B	No

Question 22

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

A	Agent
B	Buyer
C	Lessor
D	Lessee

Question 23

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