South Carolina Real Estate License Requirements

Get your South Carolina real estate license with our comprehensive preparation guide. Understand licensing requirements, exam details, and necessary documentation for both sales associates and brokers.

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What you need to get your real estate license in South Carolina

Associate:

Be at least 18 years of age.
You must have a high school diploma.
A broker must sponsor you.
Proof of completion of 60 hours of pre-license education.
Complete and submit the application online.
You must go through a Commission-approved fingerprint and social security number background checks.
Pass the real estate examination.
Fees:
- Examination Fees:
  - One Portion: $55.
  - Both Portions: $63.
- License (Initial $25 + $50 after passing the exam).

Brokers:

Be at least 21 years of age.
At least five years of active licensure as a South Carolina associate within the past seven years.
Successfully complete the Commission-approved Unit III A Broker Management course and Unit III B Brokerage Principles course, totaling 60 hours of instruction.
Complete and submit the application online.
You must go through a background check.
Pass the real estate examination.
Fees:
- Examination Fees:
  - One Portion: $55.
  - Both Portions: $63.
- License ($25 + $250 after passing the exam for a broker in charge or $125 for a broker).

What is the passing score for the South Carolina real estate license exam?

For associate:

The exam consists of 80 national questions and 40 state-specific questions. To pass, the candidate must answer 56 national questions correctly and 28 state questions correctly.

For brokers:

The exam comprises 75 national questions and 50 state-specific questions. A candidate must answer 60 national questions and 36 state questions correctly to pass.

You will receive your score immediately after you complete your exam.

What is the time limit for the South Carolina real estate exam?

For the associate and broker exam, you are allowed a total of 200 minutes. 120 for the national portion and 80 for the state portion.

What to bring for the state of South Carolina real estate license exam?

One form of a valid (non-expired) signature bearing identification to the test site.
- Required Identification (with photo) may be:
  - State issued driver’s license.
  - State issued identification card.
  - US Government Issued Passport.
  - US Government Issued Military Identification Card.
  - US Government Issued Alien Registration Card.
  - Canadian Government Issued ID.
A basic (non-scientific) calculator is also permitted.