South Carolina Real Estate Broker License
Requirements, fees, and steps to upgrade to broker
Experience Requirements
5 years of active licensure as a salesperson in South Carolina within the past 7 years
Alternative Pathways:
- Bachelor's or higher degree with a major in real estate
- Law degree from an accredited institution
Experience must be as an actively licensed SC salesperson.
Education Requirements
Complete two Commission-approved broker courses totaling 60 hours. This is in addition to the 90 hours required for salesperson licensure.
Required Courses:
- Unit III A Broker Management (30 hours)
- Unit III B Brokerage Principles (30 hours)
Certificates of completion are valid for five years.
Broker Examination
Exam Name
South Carolina Real Estate Broker Examination
Provider
PSI
Format
National and state portions, multiple-choice
Passing Score
75%
Exam Fee
$63
Retake Policy
Examination eligibility is valid for 1 year from the issued date
Fees
| Application Fee | $25 |
| Examination Fee | $63 |
| License Fee | $125 |
| Background Check | $50 |
| Total | $263 |
Does not include pre-licensing course costs. Broker-in-charge license is $250 instead of $125.
Timeline
Gain Experience
Complete 5 years as licensed salesperson
5+ years
Complete Broker Education
Complete 60 hours of broker courses
2-4 weeks
Submit Application
Apply with fingerprints and background check
1-2 weeks
Pass Broker Exam
Pass the national and state broker exam
1-2 weeks
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$125
CE Hours Required
10 hours
Online Renewal
Available
10 hours of continuing education every 2 years
Reciprocity Agreements
South Carolina has reciprocity agreements with other states.
South Carolina has reciprocity agreements with Georgia and North Carolina for qualifying applicants.
South Carolina Real Estate Commission
- Official Website
- (803) 896-4400
- contact.REC@llr.sc.gov
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