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

Is South Dakota a community property state?

A	No
B	Yes

Question 2

Standing trees would be considered:

A	Real property
B	Personal Property
C	Emblements
D	Chattels

Question 3

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 4

Does South Dakota allow reciprocity with other states?

A	Yes
B	No

Question 5

What is homestead protection?

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

Question 6

Does South Dakota allow Holographic wills?

A	No
B	Yes

Question 7

Does South Dakota have dower laws?

A	No
B	Yes

Question 7 Explanation:

Dower laws were abolished in South Dakota.

Question 8

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

A	18
B	17
C	19
D	21

Question 9

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

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

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	When the Buyer moves in.
C	Once the offer sheet is signed.
D	After the transaction is completed and funded.

Question 11

The Salesperson or broker license fee costs how much?

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

Question 12

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

Question 13

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

A	Lessor
B	Buyer
C	Agent
D	Lessee

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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

Question 16

Does South Dakota have homestead laws?

A	No
B	Yes

Question 17

An easement by prescription may establish:

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

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	Placing an ad claiming to be a broker when they are not.
D	Depositing his/her clients escrow money into a personal account

Question 19

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	unlawful detainer action in court
D	shut off the gas

Question 20

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 Education
D	The South Dakota Department of Taxation and Finance

Question 21

Which is not necessary for a valid contract?

A	acceptance
B	offer
C	legal object
D	due date

Question 22

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

A	Premises
B	acknowledgement
C	novation
D	Habendum

Question 23

What term means "going to the state?"

A	escheat
B	police power
C	Taxation
D	Eminent Domain

Question 23 Explanation:

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

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