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Professional Development Opportunity

The South Dakota Association of REALTORS® is committed to providing programs and services that assist the professional development of our members. Below you’ll find a wide range of courses geared to pique your interests,  enrich your career and fulfill your continuing education needs.

The South Dakota Real Estate Commission requires that you renew your real estate license every two years. Learn more and renew online. Additionally, the National Association of REALTORS® requires all REALTORS® to complete Code of Ethics training of at least 2 hours and 30 minutes every two years. Training can be conducted in classrooms, online or home study.

Graduate REALTOR® Institute  Online Courses

Designed primarily for agents whose main business activity is residential real estate. Course credits help participants earn the Graduate REALTOR® Institute designation. Students will gain knowledge and skills in a broad array of technical subjects and the fundamentals of real estate. The program also provides opportunities to develop important business contacts. The cost is $75-80 per course and each course offers 8 CE and 8 GRI credit hours.

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The CE Shop

The South Dakota REALTORS® is proud to partner with The CE Shop to continue to bring quality and affordable education to the members.  We have a full offering of compliant real estate offerings of real estate education courses available to agents and brokers.  The CE Shop offers Online Real Estate Courses for Pre-Licensing, Exam Prep, Post-Licensing, and Continuing Education.

Whether you’re just starting out or have been selling real estate for decades, we have exactly what you need. Explore our products in greater detail and discover for yourself which courses are right for you.

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Real Estate Continuing Education Course

Through this online partner you’ll have the ability to take a  range of courses covering aspects of real estate practice including ethics, legal issues and construction. All courses can be completed from the comfort of your home or office. With VanEd you are also never alone as instructors are available to answer questions throughout your coursework. The cost is $75-80 per course and each course offers 8 CE and 8 GRI credit hours.

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National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics Training -REALTORS®

Fulfill your Code of Ethics requirement through this free course to new and existing members. New members and individuals with a break in membership over one year are required to take this training. Existing members may select the continuing education option for $29.95 and earn an estimated 3 credit hours of CE towards real estate license renewal as approved by the SD Real Estate Commission.

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Appraiser Education

National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics Training – Appraisers

The National Association of REALTORS® has created a NAR Code of Ethics course just for Appraisers that focuses on how the code applies to their businesses. To access this free online course select the Non-CE version of training in the course link below.

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VanEd Appraiser License Courses

Access online courses available to help satisfy the education requirements of each South Dakota appraiser license level. Nationally recognized authors Henry S. Harrison, MAI, ASA, IFAS, DREI and Burton S. Lee, MAI, MRICS have written all textbooks and VanEd course material. VanEd also offers great resources to those just starting their real estate appraisal education. The cost per course varies as does the number of credits you can earn. 

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VanEd Appraiser Continuing Education Courses

Discover a range of South Dakota Appraisal Continuing Education (CE) courses, including USPAP, to help you maintain your appraisal license. VanEd’s appraisal courses are written by nationally recognized authors Henry S. Harrison, MAI, ASA, IFAS, DREI and Burton S. Lee, MAI, MRICS. All courses are AQB approved. Plus many appraisal CE course come with a reference textbook that is included in the price and shipped for free. The cost per course varies as does the number of credits you can earn. 

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