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Illinois vs South Carolina for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$208
IL
vs
N/A
SC
Pre-Licensing
75 hrs
IL
vs
60 hrs
SC
Timeline
8-16 wks
IL
vs
8-16 wks
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Illinois South Carolina
Total Fees $208 N/A
Pre-Licensing Hours 75 hrs 60 hrs ✓
Processing Time 8-16 weeks 8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $200 $55 ✓
CE Hours 12 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

Category Winners

Fewer Hours
South Carolina 60 hrs
vs Illinois (75 hrs)
Faster Processing
Illinois 8-16 wks
vs South Carolina (8-16 wks)

Illinois

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

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South Carolina

South Carolina Real Estate Commission

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