How to Become a Real Estate Agent in South Carolina
90 hours of pre-licensing education, then the PSI exam. State fees come to $153, on top of a course starting at $278.
Requirements set by South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SCREC).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
South Carolina requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 2
Complete 90 hours of pre-licensing education
South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SCREC) requires 90 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the PSI licensing exam
South Carolina uses PSI. The exam is 120 questions, split 80 national and 40 state. The exam fee is $63.
- 4
Submit fingerprints and a background check
South Carolina charges $40 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $50, paid to South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SCREC).
- 6
Keep the license current
South Carolina requires 10 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew.
Next steps
South Carolina Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does South Carolina require? ▾
South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SCREC) requires 90 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a South Carolina real estate license cost? ▾
South Carolina charges $153 in state fees: $63 exam fee, $50 application fee, $40 fingerprinting. Your course is the other half of the cost and is priced by the school, not the state.
What are the requirements to get a real estate license in South Carolina? ▾
You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or GED, complete 90 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the PSI licensing exam.
What is on the South Carolina real estate exam? ▾
South Carolina uses PSI. The exam is 120 questions: 80 on national real estate practice and 40 on South Carolina law.