Real Estate License Renewal Deadline November 30, Insurance Proof by January 1

Fall Edition October 2025

From The Director

The fall and football season is here and so is renewal time!

Licensees who need to renew this year should have received a renewal

notice by email to go online and renew (this is the only way you can renew your license). The renewal will need to be completed no later than November

30, 2025. Renewals that are received after that date will have to pay a late

fee. In addition, all active licensees who carry errors and omissions insurance from Rice Insurance Services Company will be receiving notices to renew from them. All licensees who carry optional insurance need to make sure we have proof of your errors and omissions insurance by January 1, 2026.

Important! Responsible brokers --check to see if you are up for license

renewal this year and not just your license but those associated with you, as well. It's a good idea to have a meeting with your associates that are up for renewal to see where they are at in the renewal process. Encourage them to complete their education prior to the renewal deadline. If they do not know the number of education hours they currently have, that information can be found in the 'Online Personal Licensee Services' section on the Commission's website. If your renewal is submitted, and you have not completed your continuing education and/or do not have errors and omissions insurance covering you on January 1, 2026, your license will be placed on inactive status. The Commission is now under the leadership of Jason Tysdal as chair and Joshua Reisetter as vice-chair. Have a great fall season and a joyful holiday season!

Side Note: The Commission has made the decision to only do the newsletter twice a year--instead of four times. The newsletter is always available on our website.

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Monday, Oct. 13 - Office closed in observance of Native Americans Day Tuesday, Nov. 11 - Offices closed in observance of Veterans Day Wednesday, Nov. 12 or Thursday, Nov. 13 - Commission Meeting Monday, Nov. 11 - Offices closed in observance of Veterans Day Thursday, Nov. 27 - Offices closed in observance of Thanksgiving Thursday, Dec. 25 - Offices closed in observance of Christmas

 2025 online renewals are now open as of October 1st!

 Firms that are up for renewal have been sent a letter in the mail

containing the firm's specific username and password.

 Needed to renew an active license:  Continuing Education  Errors and Omissions insurance (except Home Inspectors)  The online renewal is separate than your association membership dues.

 You must renew your license(s) to avoid losing them, even if they are

inactive.

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Disci pli n ar y Actions

Deposit slip and ledger sheet for special trust account--Records main- tained--Notice to commission as to financial institution and name of ac- count. (SDCL 36-21A-82) - $500 fine:

Tammy Ackerman Broker Rapid City

Broker's responsibility for activities of affiliated licensees. (SDCL 36-21A- 79) - $500 administrative fee:

Melanie Bobby Broker Aberdeen

Licensure application denial based on criminal history and being on pro- bation. Can reapply within one year from the date of original application.

Domenic Lucero Broker Associate Spearfish

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Residential Rental Agent Property Manager Abernathy, Charlotte Spearfish Aberson, Dawson Sioux Falls Bilbrey, Alycia Fargo, ND Arndt, Audrey Tea Bjomebo, Jody Sioux Falls Bartmess, Brianna Sioux Falls Camp, Stephanie Yankton Batteen, Kaitlyn Sioux Falls Danielson, Maunakumaikala Brookings Bilal, Joy Harrisburg Diaz, Kimberly Rapid City Dickens, Kendra Brookings Duncan, Dorren Hot Springs Eisenbraun, Christina Rapid City Erdmann, Ann Aberdeen Faas, Jennifer Mitchell Hanson, Jordan Mitchell Fast, Stacey Rapid City Harmon, Andrea Arlington Graves, Vincent Rapid City Horton, Dayle Rapid City Halvorson, Megan Sioux Falls Johnston, Joel Billings, MT Hatle, Andrea Tea Kasuske, Sarah Milbank Hoffman, Nathan Sioux City, IA Kostal, Jessica Brookings Huether, Collin Sioux Falls Smith, Andrea Sioux Falls Hulscher, Holland Sioux Falls Stormo, Ryan Castlewood Jensen, Angella Sioux Falls Ulmer, Jeanette Menno Kenny, Brittany Rapid City Wolf, Brandon Aberdeen Koska, Daniel Sioux Falls Zinyemba, Tendai Sioux Falls Kronke, Meagan Lake Benton, MN Langel, Nickolas Sioux Falls Lerew, Shannon Alexandria Auctioneer Logue, Nicholas Sioux Falls Assistants, or Alter- Meinershagen, Cherokee Sioux Falls Nenaber, Brian Huron Mork, Ella Brookings Regnier, Cole Canby Niemeyer, Malachi Sioux Falls

Puckett, Travis Black Hawk Ravellette, Hallie Aberdeen Salesperson Rhodes, Ayden Sioux Falls Sarahan, Diann Sioux Falls Frisch, Robbie Newman Grove, NE Tagg, Julian Brookings Gates, Mason Scottsdale, AZ Willis, Anna Rapid City Lewis, Ashley Sioux City, IA Wood, Jordan Sioux Falls McGinty, Markie Sioux City, IA Woods, Zachary Sioux Falls Newhouse, Marga- Ashley, ND Yoder, Raquel Sioux Falls Olafson, Kristjan Fargo, ND Rodriguez, Anthony South Sioux City, NE Schindler, William Sioux City, IA Broker Simmons, Casey Sundance, WY Tjon-Joe-Pin, Jon Beresford Everest, Alex Atlanta, GA

Ginsbach, Dusty Buffalo

Janis, William Chicago, IL Reg. Home Inspector

Ledin, Jeff Blaine, MN

Lehr, Ryan Sioux Falls Matthias, Craig Sioux Falls

Lindsey, Justin Sioux City, IA Reynolds, Thomas Yankton Murphy, Justin Baltic Wagenseil, William St. Paul, MN Parker, Robert Hot Springs Welch, Jonathan Des Moines, IA

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Broker Associate Albertus, Alexis Sioux Falls Maltese, Alison Rapid City Bathke, Pamela Mitchell Mathiowetz, Tanner Brookings Beckman, Timothy Rapid City Moselle, Gregory Spearfish Bektic, Lejla Sioux Falls Muktar, Adan Sioux Falls Bell, Justin Aberdeen Munger, Kristin Florence Benson, Saylor Tea Muth, Joshua Sioux Falls Blake, Jr., Joseph Rapid City Muth, Korey Sioux Falls

Bock, Bridget Belle Fourche Muth, Kyle Sioux Falls

Bohlen, Jonathan Sioux Falls Ness, Brandon Sioux Falls

Boomsma, Houston Box Elder Nordsven, Kayla Spearfish Bull, Jameson Sioux Falls Ouradnik, Madison Le Mars, IA Clemmons, Kenzie Caputa Pena, Diego Sioux Falls Cooper, Christian Mitchell Perez-Jimenez, Gis- Sioux Falls Dalton, Mark Brandon Peterson, Christopher Yankton Dieren, Megan Brandon Peterson, Eric Golden, CO Everson, Jayden Sioux Falls Poland, Travis Sioux Falls Fiala McGreevy, Sydnie Sioux Falls Regnier, Cole Canby Frank, Tessa Rapid City Rietsema, Marie Sioux Falls Fuller Wielenga, Brooks Canistota Roach, Patrick Vermillion Gilyard, Marissa Huron Rockafellow, Seth Sioux Falls Harris, Carter Mitchell Rohrer, Grant Sioux Falls Assistants, or Al-Haug, Clayton Crooks Rust, Daniel Sioux Falls Hawley, Linda Vermillion Ryken, Kincaid Yankton Headrick, Bethany Brandon Scott, Tatiana Rapid City Jabusch, Morghan Rapid City Short, Paige Sioux Falls Johansen, Joshua Tea Simon-Dahl, Sarah Sioux Falls Kenyon, Jordan Tea Sjodin, Michael Rapid City Kervin, Sarah Aberdeen Smith, Andrea Sioux Falls Kinney, Lee Onida Solaas, Aliisha Piedmont Kirst, Kolbe De Smet Sperle, Ireland Sioux Falls Klingaman, Sydney Sioux Falls Stalder, Kloee Sturgis Korac, Marta Sioux Falls Steele, Mason Sioux Falls Krosch, Jennifer Sioux Falls Svenson, Charlea Rapid City Kunkel, Camden Luverne, MN Throssel, Jennifer Rapid City Lardy, Wyatt Sioux Falls Tims, Lauren Sioux Falls Ligtenberg, Anna Rapid City Ulmer, Jess Rapid City Lucid, Angela Sioux Falls Veley, Mark Rapid City Luecke, Austin Sioux Falls Washechek, Brady Pierre Maloney, Timothy Sioux Falls Williamson, Brenna Rapid City

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AI Platforms Make Waves in Real Estate: Agents, Assistants, or Alternatives?

From chatbots to commission rebates, is tech reshaping the transaction?

(used with permission by ARELLO)

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future trend in real estate, it's here, and it's evolving fast. Over the past several months, a wave of new AI-powered tools has hit the market, offering everything from automated scheduling to full-service homebuying support. As these platforms grow in both capability and reach, they're beginning to reshape how professionals work, and how consumers interact with the industry. Among the most talked-about innovations is Homa, a Florida-based platform that launched in April with an ambitious goal: replace the buyer's agent experience with AI. The software helps prospective buyers generate data-driven offer prices, schedule showings, and even navigate the closing process, all without ever working with a traditional real estate agent. Homa claims it isn't trying to disrupt listing agents, but instead "provide a self-guided, low-cost option for experienced buyers who prefer fewer fees and less agent involvement."

Homa selected Florida as its pilot state due to its flexible regulatory landscape. However, the company has expressed its intent to broaden its reach into additional jurisdictions as both legislation and consumer trends progress. While a hands-off approach appeals to some buyers, others have expressed reservations about making such a significant financial commitment without tailored assistance. As one broker put it, "There's a difference between convenience and confidence. AI can streamline, but it can't always reassure."

Other platforms, meanwhile, are focused on supporting agents rather than replacing them. In June, the startup reAlpha expanded its AI-powered homebuying technology to Texas. The platform bundles brokerage, mortgage, and title services into one streamlined experience, and in some cases, offers a 50% rebate on buyer agent commissions. The idea is to remove friction from the transaction and lower costs, while keeping real estate professionals in the mix.

In the productivity space, Shilo, an AI virtual assistant designed for high- performing agents, raised $2.6 million to help automate client communication, scheduling, and transaction coordination. Around the same time, Zillow announced a partnership with EliseAI to launch "AI Assist" for Zillow Rentals, a chatbot that can answer renter questions and schedule showings around the clock, giving leasing teams relief from routine inquiries.

The rise of AI in real estate brings both promise and questions. Can these tools truly replace human expertise, or are they best suited to enhance it? How will regulators respond as more platforms blur the line between technology and representation?

For now, the takeaway seems to be this: AI is here to stay, and whether it supports agents or competes with them, it's changing expectations on both sides of the deal. Professionals and regulators alike will need to adapt quickly to ensure innovation enhances, not erodes, consumer protection and ethical practice.

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