How do you get a South Carolina Real Estate License?

You must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or GED equivalent and Complete 90 hours of pre-licensing education. Complete the course final exam. Complete the exam application. Submit your background check. Pass the South Carolina Real Estate Exam. Choose a sponsoring brokerage. File your license application. For more information, click HERE.

Is Post-License required in South Carolina?

The South Carolina Real Estate Commission does not require a post-license education. Once you have obtained your initial license, you must complete 10 hours of Continuing Education every 2 years. For more information, click HERE .

How do you get a South Carolina Broker License?

You must be 21 years or older have at least 3 years' experience as a salesman within the last 5 years. If you have a bachelor’s degree with a major in real estate, you do not have to take Real Estate Broker Courses and Complete the 150-hour required real estate education. Complete the course final exam. Complete the broker exam application. Submit the background check. Pass the South Carolina Real Estate Broker Exam. Complete an online application with the South Carolina Real Estate Commission. For more information, click HERE .

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How do you get a South Carolina Real Estate License?
You must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or GED equivalent and
- Complete 90 hours of pre-licensing education.
- Complete the course final exam.
- Complete the exam application.
- Submit your background check.
- Pass the South Carolina Real Estate Exam.
- Choose a sponsoring brokerage.
- File your license application.
For more information, click HERE.
Is Post-License required in South Carolina?

The South Carolina Real Estate Commission does not require a post-license education. Once you have obtained your initial license, you must complete 10 hours of Continuing Education every 2 years.

For more information, click HERE.
How do you get a South Carolina Broker License?
You must be 21 years or older have at least 3 years' experience as a salesman within the last 5 years. If you have a bachelor’s degree with a major in real estate, you do not have to take Real Estate Broker Courses and
- Complete the 150-hour required real estate education.
- Complete the course final exam.
- Complete the broker exam application.
- Submit the background check.
- Pass the South Carolina Real Estate Broker Exam.
- Complete an online application with the South Carolina Real Estate Commission.
For more information, click HERE.