How to Get Licensed
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.
Online Salesperson Licensing Cost & Course Dates
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
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.
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
Broker Licensing Training Requirements
For LLR licensing process and fees contact the SC Real Estate Commission. 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.
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.
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.