Real Estate Broker / South Carolina
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South Carolina Real Estate Broker License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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What the South Carolina data shows for Real Estate Brokers

South Carolina's path to real estate broker licensure runs through 105 hours of approved instruction, 2 years of supervised work experience, and a passing score on State Real Estate Broker Exam, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. South Carolina folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Broker Pre-License Coursework".

Budget $126 to get started, plus $109 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. The license also carries an ongoing 16-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

For real estate brokers, the reciprocity picture is: Reciprocal agreements vary significantly by state.

Licensing Ease Score

C-
Licensing Ease Score
51/100
Real Estate Broker · South Carolina

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training B
105 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$126
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C-
$55/yr
$109 every 2 years
Continuing Education C+
8.0 hrs/yr
16 hours every 2 years
Experience Required F
2 years
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in South Carolina

Education / Training Hours
Broker Pre-License Coursework
105 hours
Exam Requirement
State Real Estate Broker Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$126
Renewal Fee
$109
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
16 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
2 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with South Carolina licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Real Estate Broker in South Carolina? ▼
South Carolina requires 105 education/training hours, passing an exam (State Real Estate Broker Exam), and an initial fee of $126. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Real Estate Broker in South Carolina? ▼
South Carolina licenses real estate brokers who complete its requirements (105 education hours, 2 years of experience) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the South Carolina licensing board.
Can I transfer my Real Estate Broker license to South Carolina from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for real estate brokers nationally works like this: Reciprocal agreements vary significantly by state. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into South Carolina. Verify the specifics with the South Carolina licensing board.
Does South Carolina require a background check for Real Estate Broker licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for real estate broker licensing in South Carolina. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Real Estate Broker in South Carolina? ▼
To stay licensed as a real estate broker in South Carolina, plan on 16 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $109.

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What to do with this real estate broker license

Real Estate Broker in South Carolina, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a real estate broker-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how South Carolina's real estate broker requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Real Estate Broker in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state real estate broker license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how South Carolina's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. South Carolina overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the South Carolina licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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