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In a contract for deed, the purchase of property is financed by the seller rather than a third-party lender such as a commercial bank or credit union. The arrangement can benefit buyers and sellers by extending credit to homebuyers who would not otherwise qualify for a loan.

Other advantages include: no appraisal required, wider range of buyers, possible profit on financing, and quicker settlement. The biggest disadvantage of a contract for deed for a seller is that the property won?t be out of your name for many years. This quite possibly won?t suit your investment strategy.

The cost of transfer taxes in South Dakota is $0.50/$500 of the home's sale value. Most real estate transfers will be charged this tax, but there are some exceptions. Exceptions include, but are not limited to, transfers between spouses, foreclosure, distribution of estates, divorces, or pure gifts.

Signing Requirements for South Dakota Deeds. A South Dakota deed must include the current owner's original signature. The owner's signature should be dated. A deed transferring real estate owned by two or more owners must include all co-owners' signatures?unless only one owner is transferring an interest.

A contract for deed is a contract where the seller remains the legal owner of the property and the buyer makes monthly payments to the seller to buy the house. The seller remains the legal owner of the property until the contract is paid.

South Dakota doesn't require many contractors to carry a contracting license, but it's serious about its tax excise requirements. Contractors who don't carry the appropriate tax excise license are guilty of a Class 1 Misdemeanor and can expect to pay fines up to $1,000 and possibly spend up to a year in jail.