South Carolina real estate licensing

A clearer path from first course to exam day.

Find the official steps for your South Carolina license, then practice for the Associate exam, formerly the salesperson exam, with national and state questions in one focused place.

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Five license types

Which license are you pursuing?

South Carolina issues five real estate licenses, each with its own requirements. Our study app is built for the first one.

AssociateFormerly “salesperson”Most people starting a real estate careerNational and state portionsStudy app covers this BrokerAge 21+Associates with 5 years of active SC licensure in the last 7National and state portionsGuide only Broker-in-ChargeBuilds on BrokerBrokers who own or actively manage a firmPass the Broker exam firstGuide only Property ManagerAge 18+Licensees whose work is property managementState exam onlyGuide only Property Manager-in-ChargeBuilds on Property Manager, age 21+Property managers who run a firmPass the Property Manager exam firstGuide only

Licensed in another state? See the out-of-state guide

Free Associate exam guides

Start with the right information.

Practical guidance with links back to the Commission and testing provider, so you can verify the details that change.

Know the Associate exam

Two portions, question counts, passing scores, and what changed when “salesperson” became “associate.”

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Follow the license steps

From Unit I and your Commission application to PSI scheduling, Unit II, and license issuance.

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Choose a course

See my online course recommendation and check the Commission’s provider directory.

Course guide

Across South Carolina

A place worth preparing for.

Pastel row houses along Rainbow Row in Charleston — CharlestonRainbow Row

The South Carolina State House in Columbia — ColumbiaState House

Hunting Island Lighthouse among coastal trees — Beaufort CountyHunting Island

A course I recommend

Learn at home, on your time.

I used Aceable for my South Carolina real estate license. Its self-paced online course let me work through the material at home, on my own schedule.

Aceable offers South Carolina pre-licensing coursework. Check the current course details and the Commission’s approved provider list before enrolling.

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Colorful Charleston houses along Rainbow Row

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