South Dakota vs Texas

The South Dakota exam has 150 questions with a 70% passing score, while Texas has 125 questions with a 70% passing score. South 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 SDREC and TREC for current reciprocity agreements.

South Dakota real estate agents earn an average of $46,000 annually, while Texas agents average $62,000. However, consider cost of living and market conditions in your decision.