Student Resources
We’ve got the information you need, even when you’re not in class.
IMPORTANT LINKS
Link To The South Carolina Real Estate Commission’s Website
Link To The South Carolina Secretary of State’s Website
Link to CEBroker.com (This Is How They Track Your Education Hours)
Link To PSI’s website. They administer the state testing
REAL ESTATE COMMISSION LINKS YOU’LL NEED
Link To The Real Estate Commission’s Request for Licensure Application and Instructions
Link To The Real Estate Commission’s Request To Reactivate License (If You Become Inactive)
Link To The Real Estate Commission’s Form to Change Brokerages or Change Status
Link To The Real Estate Commission’s Affidavit of Eligibility for Licensure
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (and answers)
I don't have a real estate license. How do I get one?
All applicants must be over the age of 18 and have a high school diploma (or certificate of equivalency), and be lawfully present and eligible to work in the United States. If you have a law degree or a four year baccalaureate degree from a higher education institution with a major in real estate, you do not have to take pre-licensing courses for any license type, or meet the experience requirements for Broker qualification. A transcript can be accepted and reviewed to authorize you to apply for the Sales, Broker or Property Manager examination.
How do I get a property manager license?
You must complete the Commission approved Property Management (30 hours) pre-licensing course then apply to take the South Carolina Property Manager Exam. After passing the examination, you can submit an application for a Property Manager or Property Manager in Charge license. Property Manager in Charge applicants must also complete a 7 hour PMIC class prior to issuance of an “in Charge” license. Post examination applications will be provided by the exam provider PSI.
Do I have to give a copy of my Social Security card?
Yes, the Real Estate Commission will verify your social security number prior to issuing any license.
I have a criminal conviction. Can I still get a real estate license?
A criminal record does not in itself prevent you from being licensed. Certain convictions are grounds for denial of licensure and will require that you appear before the Commission for an Application Hearing. You must complete pre-licensing requirements and submit an application for examination or licensure before a determination can be made.
I'm licensed in another state. Can I get a South Carolina real estate license?
Currently, South Carolina has reciprocity agreements only with North Carolina and Georgia. To acquire a salesperson license in South Carolina, licensed agents in other jurisdictions must complete the 60 hour Pre-Licensing Course as well as the 30 Hour Advanced Licensing Course, or possess specific law or real estate degrees. Non-residents with an active license from another state, or a license that hasn’t been expired for more than six months, will be exempt from taking the National portion of the South Carolina Real Estate Exam, but will need to take the state specific portion of the exam in order to obtain an active SC license.
How do I get a Broker's license?
As of 2024, you must have five (5) years of “Active” licensed salesperson experience within the last five (5) years in order to apply for a broker license. You must complete the Commission approved Broker courses (60 additional hours) then apply to take the SC Real Estate Broker Examination.
I don't have a Broker-In-Charge or Property Manager In Charge yet. Can I still get a license?
Yes, you will need to indicate that you don’t have a supervising broker on your license application where it asks for Broker-in-Charge or Property Manager In Charge office information and signature. You will be licensed but placed in “inactive” status until you activate under a supervising in charge licensee.
If my license becomes inactive, how do I reactivate it?
Follow this link to the Real Estate Commission’s website.
I've heard about "referral" status. How can I do that?
There is no referral status recognized by the South Carolina Real Estate Commission. Your status is either “Active” or “Inactive”. Inactive licensees may not perform activities requiring real estate licensure, including soliciting a referral fee.
A Broker in Charge may, at their discretion, create a referral-only limited service office for supervision of licensees who are not engaging in sales or other licensed real estate activities.
How many hours of Continuing Education must I take?
The short answer is 10 hours every two years. But there are many if’s and’s or but’s to go along with that. Contact Premier School and we will help you figure out exacly what you need, when you need it, and how we can help.