North Dakota vs South Dakota

The North Dakota exam has 150 questions with a 70% passing score, while South Dakota has 150 questions with a 70% passing score. North Dakota typically has a higher pass rate.

License reciprocity varies. Some states offer partial reciprocity where you may only need to take the state-specific portion of the exam. Check with both the NDREC and SDREC for current reciprocity agreements.

North Dakota real estate agents earn an average of $48,000 annually, while South Dakota agents average $46,000. However, consider cost of living and market conditions in your decision.