FAQ about Requirements

What are the requirements to obtain a SC Real Estate License?

You must be at lest 18 years of age and be a High School graduate or have a GED equivalent. Complete an approved 60 hour pre-license sales course. (Tuition $475) Upon Completion send your application with a $35 money order or cashiers check to the LLR - Real Estate Commission. You will receive an approval to take the state exam within 7-10 days. Upon successfully passing the state exam you will need to select a Brokerage firm that will receive your Provisional Salesman License which entitles you to begin your Real Estate Career. Within one year you must complete an additional 30 hours of Post Licensing (Tuition $299) to obtain a permanent sales license.  (No experience or sponsorship from a Brokerage firm is necessary to take the course)

Where do I take the State Exam and what is the cost?

Once you have your approval to test you may schedule the Real Estate by calling 1 800 733 9267. You must have your credit card ready when you call. PSI will not schedule an exam without collecting the fee of $63.00.  The nearest location is located in North Charleston at 4600 Goer Dr. Room 112 A.    Directions: take I-26 to Mall Blvd. 4600 Goer is located behind the Sheraton hotel. Turn as if going to the Sheraton and follow the road around to the testing center. (Other locations to test include Beaufort, Columbia; Myrtle Beach and Charlotte, NC)

How often and where are the courses offered?

We have two campuses Mt. Pleasant (537 Long Point Road), Charleston, and Summerville (1709 Trolley Road) You may check all schedules and register on this web site or by calling our Registrar Denise Stanton at (843) 881-2341.

Are there laws that would be helpful for me to preview?:

Yes, a list will follow, but remember our course material will take you through the laws you need to know for the exam. It's also important to note that you will not be required to know statute numbers.

Coastal Zone management Act:: http://www.scstatehouse.net/code/t48c039.htm

Residential Landlord and Tenant Act:: http://www.scstatehouse.net/code/t27c040.doc

Fair Housing: http://www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/FHLaws/FairHousingJan2002.pdf and http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/housing/title8.htm

Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act: http://www.occ.treas.gov/handbook/resp.pdf

 

Upon completion of the course you will be given the proper application to send to the Real Estate commission. However should you need a replacement application you may obtain one on line:

Provisional Salesman: http--www.llr.state.sc.us-POL-RealEstateCommission-recpdf-doc231.pdf

Upgrade to Salesman: http--www.llr.state.sc.us-POL-RealEstateCommission-RECPDF-Doc240.pdf