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Pennsylvania vs South Carolina for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$168
PA
vs
$263
SC
Pre-Licensing
240 hrs
PA
vs
90 hrs
SC
Timeline
12-20 wks
PA
vs
8-16 wks
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Pennsylvania South Carolina
Total Fees $168 $263
Pre-Licensing Hours 240 hrs 90 hrs
Processing Time 12-20 weeks 8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $96 $125
CE Hours 14 hrs 10 hrs
Reciprocity Partial Partial

Key Differences

Cost

Pennsylvania is $95 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Education Hours

South Carolina requires only 90 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: South Carolina

Processing Speed

South Carolina processes applications in 8-16 weeks.

Winner: South Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Pennsylvania $168
vs South Carolina ($263)
Fewer Hours
South Carolina 90 hrs
vs Pennsylvania (240 hrs)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 8-16 wks
vs Pennsylvania (12-20 wks)

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission

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South Carolina

South Carolina Real Estate Commission

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