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California vs South Carolina for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$649
CA
vs
N/A
SC
Pre-Licensing
360 hrs
CA
vs
60 hrs
SC
Timeline
12-24 wks
CA
vs
8-16 wks
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California South Carolina
Total Fees $649 N/A
Pre-Licensing Hours 360 hrs 60 hrs ✓
Processing Time 12-24 weeks 8-16 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle 4 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $450 $55 ✓
CE Hours 45 hrs 10 hrs ✓
Reciprocity None Partial

Key Differences

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Education Hours

South Carolina requires only 60 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: South Carolina

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Processing Speed

South Carolina processes applications in 8-16 weeks.

Winner: South Carolina

Category Winners

Fewer Hours
South Carolina 60 hrs
vs California (360 hrs)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 8-16 wks
vs California (12-24 wks)

California

California Department of Real Estate

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South Carolina

South Carolina Real Estate Commission

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