WONDERING HOW TO GET YOUR SOUTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE LICENSE?

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General Information
State Licensing Requirements
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Real Estate Specific

You must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or GED equivalent and    

  • Complete 90 hours of pre-licensing education.
  • Complete the course final exam.
  • Complete the exam application.
  • Submit your background check.
  • Pass the South Carolina Real Estate Exam.
  • Choose a sponsoring brokerage.
  • File your license application.

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The South Carolina Real Estate Commission does not require a post-license education. Once you have obtained your initial license, you must complete 10 hours of Continuing Education every 2 years.

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You must be 21 years or older have at least 3 years' experience as a salesman within the last 5 years. If you have a bachelor’s degree with a major in real estate, you do not have to take Real Estate Broker Courses and  

  • Complete the 150-hour required real estate education.
  • Complete the course final exam.
  • Complete the broker exam application.
  • Submit the background check. 
  • Pass the South Carolina Real Estate Broker Exam.
  • Complete an online application with the South Carolina Real Estate Commission.

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