Commission Leadership, License Renewals Due Nov 30 - Fall 2023
The South Dakota Real Estate Commission published its Fall 2023 newsletter announcing leadership changes, with Carol Lawhun as chair and Dave Bonde as vice-chair, and Jessica Doorn as the new Education Director. The newsletter reminds licensees with 2023-expiring licenses that renewals must be received no later than November 30, requiring continuing education completion and E&O insurance proof. Late renewals incur late fees, and failure to renew by December 31 results in inactive license status. The Commission recorded 477 new licensees in FY23.
SD Real Estate Newsletter: Spring 2024 License Renewal, Continuing Education Requirements, and Disciplinary Actions
The South Dakota Real Estate Commission published its Spring 2024 newsletter reminding licensees of the June 30, 2024 deadline to complete 2023 online renewals and urging early completion of continuing education requirements. The Commission listed disciplinary actions against 26 licensees for unprofessional conduct, including $1,500 fines for performing brokerage activity without valid licenses or failing to maintain errors and omissions insurance, and $2,500 fines for licensees convicted of misdemeanors involving moral turpitude or felonies.
Fall 2024 Newsletter: New Commissioners, License Renewal Deadlines, Disciplinary Actions
The South Dakota Real Estate Commission's Fall 2024 newsletter announces four new commissioners: Jason Tysdal (vice-chair), Shad Ludemann, Josh Reisetter, and Bobbie Tibbetts, with Carol Lawhun as chair. The commission reminds licensees that online renewals opened October 1 with a November 30, 2024 deadline; renewals after that date incur late fees, and failure to renew by December 31 results in non-renewal status. Two licensees received administrative fees totaling $4,500 for failing to deliver process documents and unfair dealing in transactions.
Spring 2025 Newsletter: New Leadership, Disciplinary Actions, and Renewal Deadlines
The South Dakota Real Estate Commission Spring 2025 newsletter announces Jayson Tysdal as new chair and Josh Reisetter as vice-chair. The publication documents disciplinary actions including administrative fees of $100-$500 against 21 licensees for operating without active licenses, a $500 fine for written contract violations, $1,000 for Larry Luetke for failing to produce documents, and $2,500 fine with license revocation for Joshua Utterback for multiple violations including failure to produce documents. The newsletter also provides renewal deadlines, meeting dates, and reminders for responsible brokers regarding license verification and trust account reconciliation.
Real Estate License Renewal Deadline November 30, Insurance Proof by January 1
The South Dakota Real Estate Commission Fall 2025 newsletter announces license renewal deadline of November 30, 2025 and errors and omissions insurance proof deadline of January 1, 2026. The newsletter documents three disciplinary actions including $500 fine for trust account record violations, $500 administrative fee for broker responsibility, and application denial based on criminal history.