How to Get Licensed

There are three types of real estate licensing courses in the state of South Carolina: Salesperson (for residential or commercial transactions), Broker and Property Manager. For Brokers and Property Managers, there is an additional application and process should you wish to pursue your Broker-In-Charge or your Property Manager-In-Charge licenses.

Salesperson Licensing

There are both live/in-person and online salesperson licensing training options available through CTAR’s Real Estate School.

Salesperson licensing prerequisites
  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Have earned a high school diploma or GED.
  • Pass a criminal background check through the SC Real Estate Commission A criminal background check is required of all licensure applicants from a source approved by the Commission Pursuant to S.C. Code Section 40-57-115. Please visit the following link to obtain your SC Real Estate Commission criminal background check http://llr.sc.gov/recheck.
CE Shop is an online education platform with easy and convenient options that fit your schedule. This online program prepares learners for the South Carolina state licensing exam. Unit I & II (90 hour) Combo + Exam Prep Online Package: $699 Unit I & II (90 hour) Courses Only Combo: $599 National and State Exam Prep Online: click for pricing
Salesperson licensing training requirements

Complete Unit I: 60-hour fundamentals of real estate course

After passing the course exams you will receive your Unit I certificate of completion which is valid for 5 years from the date of scheduled course completion.

Send Your Unit I Certificate Of Completion & LLR form

231: Exam Application For Real Estate to the South Carolina Real Estate Commission.

Receive your PSI authorization letter

Mail from South Carolina Real Estate Commission. Examination eligibility is valid for 1 year from issued date

Take and pass both state and national portions of the PSI exam

Make an appointment with PSI to take the official exam. PSI will issue your official result report and provide you with the SCREC licensure application

Complete Unit II

30-Hour Advanced Real Estate Principles Course

Submit your licensure documentation

Submit CTAR Unit II certificate of completion, PSI official result report, background check report and SCREC licensure application along with the company you will be affiliated with, or place your license in inactive status with LLR.

Your license will be issued to you by the South Carolina Real Estate Commission

For more information on the LLR licensing process and fees contact the SC Real Estate Commission.

Salesperson Licensing

There are both live/in-person and online salesperson licensing training options available through CTAR’s Real Estate School.

Salesperson licensing prerequisites
  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Have earned a high school diploma or GED.
  • Pass a criminal background check through the SC Real Estate Commission A criminal background check is required of all licensure applicants from a source approved by the Commission Pursuant to S.C. Code Section 40-57-115. Please visit the following link to obtain your SC Real Estate Commission criminal background check http://llr.sc.gov/recheck.
CE Shop is an online education platform with easy and convenient options that fit your schedule. This online program prepares learners for the South Carolina state licensing exam. Unit I & II (90 hour) Combo + Exam Prep Online Package: $699 Unit I & II (90 hour) Courses Only Combo: $599 National and State Exam Prep Online: click for pricing Contact CTAR edu dept for a current discount code.
Salesperson licensing training requirements

Complete Unit I: 60-hour fundamentals of real estate course

After passing the course exams you will receive your Unit I certificate of completion which is valid for 5 years from the date of scheduled course completion.

Send Your Unit I Certificate Of Completion & LLR form

231: Exam Application For Real Estate to the South Carolina Real Estate Commission.

Receive your PSI authorization letter

Mail from South Carolina Real Estate Commission. Examination eligibility is valid for 1 year from issued date

Take and pass both state and national portions of the PSI exam

Make an appointment with PSI to take the official exam. PSI will issue your official result report and provide you with the SCREC licensure application

Complete Unit II

30-Hour Advanced Real Estate Principles Course

Submit your licensure documentation

Submit CTAR Unit II certificate of completion, PSI official result report, background check report and SCREC licensure application along with the company you will be affiliated with, or place your license in inactive status with LLR.

Your license will be issued to you by the South Carolina Real Estate Commission

For more information on the LLR licensing process and fees contact the SC Real Estate Commission.

Broker Licensing REQUIREMENTS

Completing the broker licensing courses will give you the training and education you need to understand how the business of real estate works far beyond buyer and seller transactions. Broker IIIA (30 hrs) and Broker IIIB (30 hrs) are the two (2) courses required by the Real Estate Commission that must be completed in order to apply for your Broker’s license.

Broker licensing prerequisites
  • Be at least 21 years old.
  • Have graduated high school or hold certificate of equivalency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
  • Have 5 years as an actively licensed SC salesperson within the last 7 years and complete the Commission-approved Broker IIIA and IIIB courses (60 hours).
Education & Experience Exemptions
  • Applicant holds a law degree.
  • Applicant holds a bachelor or higher degree with a major in real estate.
  • Georgia reciprocity applicant (Licensed by written exam and is a current
    GA resident).
  • Complete the Commission-approved fingerprint and social security number background checks.
  • Successfully pass the national and state examinations.
Broker Licensing Application Process
  • Wait for the Commission to email information on attaining the required background checks. This will occur once the Commission has received an application. Do not complete the background check process until you receive instructions from the Commission.
  • Wait for notification from the PSI testing center to register and schedule an exam date. This will follow the receipt and approval of a completed application.

Upon receipt of passed examination, the Commission office will send notice that the
following is required prior to licensure issuance:

Initial Licensing Fee:

  • $125 Broker
  • $250 Broker-In-Charge

Supervision Attestation Form or Broker-In-Charge Application

YOUR LICENSE WILL BE ISSUED TO YOU BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE COMMISSIONM

For more information on the LLR licensing process and fees contact the SC Real Estate Commission.

Broker licensing training requirements

For LLR licensing process and fees contact the SC Real Estate Commission.

Broker IIIA Course – Brokerage Management

This course covers the topics & materials needed to establish a real estate office/brokerage in SC. The Brokerage Management Course (Unit III-A) is one of the two, thirty-hour courses that must be completed before applying to take the state Broker Exam. (OPL050005) 30 Hours.

Broker IIIB Course – Broker Exam Prep

This course covers the basic subject matter and fundamentals of real estate laws and processes. The Broker’s Exam Prep Course (Unit III-B) is one of the two, thirty-hour courses that must be completed before applying to take the state Broker Exam. The final course exam must be passed to receive credit for the course.

The cost to complete the broker licensing course at CTAR varies depending on your selection of courses, purchased separately or bundled. Prices include the course textbook and all course materials.

  • Spring 2025 | BUNDLED COURSE REGISTRATION | CLICK HERE
    Broker A: January 27-30; 9am-6pm
    Broker B: February 10-14: 10am – 4pm / Exam :February 18 at 10am
  • Fall 2025 | BUNDLED COURSE REGISTRATION | CLICK HERE
    Broker A: September 8 – 11; 9am-6pm
    Broker B: September 29 – October 3; 10am-4pm / Exam October 7; 10am
  • Early Registration:
    Registration and payment must be complete at least 2 weeks before class starts
    • Gold Card: $600
    • General Registration: $625
  • General Registration:
    • Gold Card: $650
    • General Registration: $675
  • Broker A:
    January 27-30 | 9am – 6pm | Register
    September 8-11 | 9am – 6pm | Register
  • Broker B:
    February 10-14 | 10am – 4pm | Course Exam February 18 @ 10am | Register
    September 29-October 3 | 10am – 4pm | Course Exam October 7 @ 10am | Register
  • Early Registration: Registration and payment must be complete at least 2 weeks before class starts.
    • Gold Card  Registration: $300
    • General Registration: $325
  • General Registration: Registration and payment must be complete at least 2 weeks before class starts.
    • General Gold Card Registration: $350
    • General Registration: $375

Property Management Licensing

Property managers can pursue a number of different paths in the real estate field. Property managers can oversee residential or commercial rental properties for large and small-scale investors, manage apartment complexes or work with a residential or commercial brokerage.

Property Manager licensing prerequisites
  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Have earned a high school diploma or GED.
  • Pass a criminal background check through the SC Real Estate Commission A criminal background check is required of all licensure applicants from a source approved by the Commission Pursuant to S.C. Code Section 40-57-115. Please visit the following link to obtain your SC Real Estate Commission criminal background check http://llr.sc.gov/recheck.
Live salesperson licensing cost and course dates
  • Early Registration: $225 Registration and payment must be complete at least 2 weeks before class starts.
  • General Registration: $250 Text Book for Property Management courses required but not included in price. Digital and hardcopy links for purchase will be made available after registration.
  • (OPL050004) 30 hours
Property Manager licensing training requirements

Completing the Property Management Licensing Process

For LLR licensing process and fees contact the SC Real Estate Commission.

Individual course dates

There are not currently any Property Manager Licensing courses scheduled in 2024–stay tuned for future offerings!

Property Manager–in-Charge licensing training requirements

This 7 hour course is available to take online through the CE Shop. Property Management 30 hour course prerequisite required.

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Property Manager licensing prerequisites
  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Have earned a high school diploma or GED.
  • Pass a criminal background check through the SC Real Estate Commission A criminal background check is required of all licensure applicants from a source approved by the Commission Pursuant to S.C. Code Section 40-57-115. Please visit the following link to obtain your SC Real Estate Commission criminal background check http://llr.sc.gov/recheck.
Property Manager licensing training requirements

Completing the Property Management Licensing Process

For LLR licensing process and fees contact the SC Real Estate Commission.

Individual course dates

There are not currently any Property Manager Licensing courses scheduled in 2024–stay tuned for future offerings!

Property Manager–in-Charge licensing training requirements

This 7 hour course is available to take online through the CE Shop. Property Management 30 hour course prerequisite required.

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