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Rhode Island vs South Carolina for Broker Licensing

Total Fees
$320
RI
vs
$263
SC
Pre-Licensing
45 hrs
RI
vs
90 hrs
SC
Timeline
8-16 wks
RI
vs
8-16 wks
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Rhode Island South Carolina
Total Fees $320 $263
Pre-Licensing Hours 45 hrs 90 hrs
Processing Time 8-16 weeks 8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $180 $125
CE Hours 14 hrs 10 hrs
Reciprocity Partial Partial

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $57 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Education Hours

Rhode Island requires only 45 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $263
vs Rhode Island ($320)
Fewer Hours
Rhode Island 45 hrs
vs South Carolina (90 hrs)
Faster Processing
Rhode Island 8-16 wks
vs South Carolina (8-16 wks)

Rhode Island

Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation - Division of Commercial Licensing

Official Website →

South Carolina

South Carolina Real Estate Commission

Official Website →

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