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Rhode Island vs South Carolina for Agent Licensing

Total Fees
$275
RI
vs
$138
SC
Pre-Licensing
45 hrs
RI
vs
90 hrs
SC
Timeline
6-12 wks
RI
vs
8-20 wks
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Rhode Island South Carolina
Total Fees $275 $138
Pre-Licensing Hours 45 hrs 90 hrs
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 8-20 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $165 $75
CE Hours 24 hrs 10 hrs
Reciprocity Partial Partial

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $137 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Education Hours

Rhode Island requires only 45 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Rhode Island

Processing Speed

Rhode Island processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $138
vs Rhode Island ($275)
Fewer Hours
Rhode Island 45 hrs
vs South Carolina (90 hrs)
Faster Processing
Rhode Island 6-12 wks
vs South Carolina (8-20 wks)

Rhode Island

Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation

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South Carolina

South Carolina Real Estate Commission

Official Website →

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