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South Carolina Real Estate License Training
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Get your Real Estate License in South Carolina in 3 Easy Steps!
1 Successfully complete an approved 60 Hour Unit I Salesperson pre-license course
2 Pass the state required exam
3 Successfully complete an approved 30 Hour Unit II Advanced Principles course
The 60-hour Unit I South Carolina Real Estate License Course helps you lay a solid foundation to start your real estate career. The course covers topics like contract law, listing agreements, real estate finance, closings, South Carolina laws, and much more. The course will also prepare you for your state exam. You must complete an approved 60-hour course in order to sit for South Carolina’s state exam.
The 30-hour Unit II Advanced Principles Course covers practical concepts of real estate required of all applicants for a real estate salesperson’s license in South Carolina. This course may be taken before or after the state exam. However, this course must be taken after the 60-hour course.
The South Carolina Exam Prep Course will provide additional preparation for your South Carolina real estate licensing exam by providing you with over 800 practice questions, including 15 practice quizzes and a simulated final exam. This isn’t required as part of the 90 hours of pre-licensing, but we highly recommend you utilize this course to prepare for your South Carolina state exam.
We also include our Mold, Radon and Home Inspection courses for Real Estate Salespersons. As a real estate professional, you will no doubt run into issues in all 3 of these areas when assisting your clients. These courses will give you a head start in your new real estate career.
You can enroll in the 30-Hour Unit II Advanced Principles Course or the Exam Prep course separately as well.
South Carolina Real Estate Course Pricing
Our South Carolina real estate training packages range from the required 60-hour pre-licensing course to everything you need to establish a strong foundation for your real estate career.
BASIC PRE-LICENSE
Silver Package
60-Hour Unit I Salesperson Pre-Licensing Course
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Instructor Support
Real Estate e-Books
Lifetime Access to Training Materials
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PREMIUM PRE-LICENSE WITH EXAM PREP
Gold Package
60-Hour Unit I Salesperson Pre-Licensing Course
30-Hour Unit II Advanced
Principles Course
Over 800 Practice Questions
15 Practice Quizzes
Simulated Final Exam
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Instructor Support
Real Estate e-Books
Lifetime Access to Training Materials
Unlimited Practice Exam Attempts
Pass Guarantee
Mold for Real Estate Agents
Radon for Real Estate Agents
Introduction to Home Inspection
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Our industry-leading instructors are here to help with their years of real-world experience and expertise.
About Our South Carolina Real Estate License Course
The 60-hour Unit I South Carolina Real Estate License Course will help you kickstart your career as a real estate agent. The course covers topics like contract law, listing agreements, real estate finance, closings, South Carolina laws, and much more. The course will also provide you with the knowledge essential for passing the state exam. You must complete an approved 60-hour course in order to sit for South Carolina’s state exam.
The 30-hour Unit II Advanced Principles Course covers practical concepts of real estate required of all applicants for a real estate salesperson’s license in South Carolina. This course may be taken before or after the state exam. However, this course must be taken after the 60-hour course.
The content is comprehensive and up-to-date with current trends and regulations. Our courses are 100% online so you can study when it’s most convenient for you, from the comfort of your own home.
Benefits of our gold package include:
- Satisfy your South Carolina Real Estate Commission requirements
- Practice for your state licensing exam
- 100% online, so you can work at your own pace
- Certificate of completion
- Pass guarantee
- Lifetime access to course material
Our Exam Prep Course includes more in-depth content as additional preparation for your real estate exam. We provide you with over 800 practice questions and 15 practice quizzes, and also include a simulated state-specific and national exam, so you know what to expect come exam time.
We also offer a pass guarantee – If you do not pass your real estate licensing exam on your first attempt after completing our Exam Prep course, we will reimburse you for the cost of your exam. The Exam Prep course is included in our Gold Package, or you can purchase the course individually.
You’ll have access to unlimited customer support as you work through the program. If you want to walk into the state exam feeling confident and prepared, enroll today and let our course get you there!
State Requirements for South Carolina
South Carolina requirements for real estate licensing
- Hours Required: 90
- Approval: Our school is approved by the South Carolina Real Estate Commission to offer the 90-hours of real estate pre-license courses.
- Reporting: South Carolina does not require schools to report hours. Your certificate of completion will include the course or approval number which you will need to sign up for the state exam.
- Certification of Completion: You will be provided with a certificate upon completion of the licensing course, which you can print immediately. The certification will include:
- your name
- the completion date
- the course or approval number
- the course name
- the course hours
- Time Constraints: You can take the 30-hour course either before or after you take the state exam, but you must complete the 60-hour course before you can begin the 30-hour course. You must complete both the 60-hour and the 3-hour course before you can apply for your license with the South Carolina Real Estate Commission.
South Carolina Real Estate Commission
Address: 110 Centerview Drive, Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: (803) 896-4400
Email: contact.rec@llr.sc.gov
Website: https://llr.sc.gov/re/
90 Hour Course Outline
South Carolina 60 Hour Salesperson Unit I Pre License Course
I. The Real Estate Business
- Describe real estate activities
- Identify real estate professions
- Define residential, commercial, investment
- Identify primary brokerage activities
- Define specializations
- List skills & knowledge needed
- Identify major professional organizations
- Identify regulated areas
- List general areas of license law
II. Rights in Real Estate
- Define land and real estate
- Distinguish categories of property
- Identify the bundle of rights
- Define air, surface, subsurface & water rights
- Identify areas of government & judicial regulations
III. Interests & Estates
- Define estates in real property
- Define interests & estates in land,
- Distinguish freehold from leasehold estates,
- Describe types of fee simple estate,
- Describe types of life estate,
- Describe types of leasehold estate
IV. Ownership
- Define the forms of ownership
- Define sole ownership
- Define & distinguish forms of co-ownership
- Describe how joint tenancy is created
- Define the mechanics of an estate in trust
- Identify the features of a land trust
- Define condominium ownership
- Define cooperative ownership
- Define time-share ownership
V. Encumbrances & Liens
- Define encumbrance
- Identify types and priority of liens
- Describe the types of lien
- Define lien priority
- Describe foreclosure processes
- Describe the types of easements
- Define deed restrictions
- Define encroachment
VI. Transferring & Recording Title
- Distinguish legal & equitable title
- Define actual and constructive notice
- List & describe processes of voluntary & involuntary transfer
- Describe components of a deed of conveyance
- Identify types of deed • Identify types of will
- Describe probate processes
- Define title & title records
- Describe the forms of title evidence
VII. Real Estate Leases
- Identify the principal types of leasehold estates
- List the rights & obligations of landlord and tenant
- List the legal requirements of a lease contract
- Describe major lease clauses
- Define the major types of lease
- Define default and termination
- Describe the areas regulated by URLTA
VIII. Land Use Planning & Control
- Describe the goals and process of land use planning
- Describe the zoning & zoning appeals process
- Define the types of zone
- Describe the process of taking by eminent domain
- Describe the major environmental legislation
- Describe the major types of private land use control
IX. Legal Descriptions
- Define legal description
- Describe the metes and bounds method
- Interpret a metes and bounds description
- Describe the rectangular survey method
- Identify ranges, tiers and townships
- Identify sections of a township
- Calculate acreage of fractions of a section
- Describe a section fraction
- Interpret a rectangular survey description
- Describe the recorded plat method
- Describe the use of elevation reference points
X. Real Estate Contract Law
- Identify the basic legal concepts of contracts
- Describe requirements for contract validity
- Describe the creation & termination of contracts
XI. Agency
- Define the agency relationship
- Describe the fiduciary duties of agency
- Identify the forms of real estate agency
- Describe the rules of agency disclosure
- Identify problem areas for real estate agents
XII. Listing Agreements
- Describe the basis of listing agreements in contract and agency law
- Identify the types of listing agreement
- Describe how an agent fulfills an agreement and earns compensation
- Identify the basic provisions of a listing agreement
XIII. The Brokerage Business
- Identify the activities, scope & organization of brokerage
- Identify who may/may not broker real estate
- Define broker-salesperson relationships
- Calculate a commission split
XIV. Contracts for the Sale of Real Estate
- Describe the characteristics and provisions of a contract for sale
- Describe the characteristics and provisions of an option-to-buy contract
- Describe the characteristics of a contract for deed
XV. Real Estate Market Economics
- Describe the elements of the market system
- Define the economic characteristics of real estate
- Describe real estate supply and demand
XVI. Appraising & Estimating Value
- Define real estate value
- Describe economic foundations of real estate value
- Identify major types of value
- Define market value
- Define appraisal
- Describe the appraisal process
- Describe the three approaches to value
- Define comparative market analysis
- Perform basic calculations used in appraisal
- Identify regulated appraisal activities and professional standards
XVII. Real Estate Finance
- Define mortgage financing
- Describe loan transactions
- Calculate loan financial components
- Identify major elements of mortgage & trust deed
- Describe the underwriting & loan application processes
- Describe the major laws that affect mortgage lending
- Calculate the loan amount for which a borrower qualifies
- Describe the primary & secondary mortgage markets
- Describe common loan types and structures
XVIII. Real Estate Investment
- Describe the investment characteristics of real estate
- Identify investment entities & describe the tax treatment of real estate investments
- Perform investment analysis and tax calculations
XIX. Real Estate Taxation
- Identify taxing entities
- Describe ad valorem taxation
- Perform basic tax calculations
- Describe the enforcement of tax liens
XX. Ethics: Laws & Practices
- Identify and describe the fair housing laws & fair financing laws
- Identify fair housing and financing problem areas for real estate agents
- Identify acceptable ethical and professional practices
XXI. Closings
- Describe the process of a real estate closing
- Describe the requirements of RESPA
- Define buyer’s & seller’s debits and credits
- Define and calculate prorations
- Identify and calculate taxes due at closing
- Complete a closing statement
XXII. Real Estate Licensing & Regulation
- Describe the role of state license law
- Describe the procedure & requirements for obtaining and retaining a real estate license
- Identify services requiring a license
- Identify the types of real estate license
- Describe the role of the state real estate commission
XXIII. Risk Management
- Define risk & risk management
- Explain the four basic risk management strategies
- Describe the four primary risk management procedures in real estate practice
- Identify the primary risk areas for real estate licensees
XXIV. Property Management
- Describe the major functions of the property manager
- Identify the nature and components of a management agreement
- Describe elements of various lease types of most interest to a property manager
- Identify sources of management business, the role of the management plan in securing business, and sources of professional training for property managers
XXV. South Carolina Licensing Environment
- The SC Real Estate Commission
- Acquiring the License
- License Maintenance & Renewal
- Continuing Education Requirements
XXVI. South Carolina Regulation of Licensees
- Duties and Requirements of Licensees
- Regulated Activities
- Disclosures
- Offers and Counteroffers
- Documents and Recordkeeping
- Trust Fund Handling and Accounting Practices
- Broker/Salesperson Relationship
- License Law Violations
XXVII. South Carolina Brokerage Relationships and Agreements
- Brokerage Agreements in South Carolina
- SC Agency Disclosure Form
- Company Policy
XXVIII. South Carolina Transaction Agreements
- Offers to Purchase
- Purchase and Sale Contract
- SC Residential Property
- Condition Disclosure
XXIX. Other South Carolina Laws and Practices
- Consumer Protection Code
- Fair Credit Reporting Act
- SC Residential Landlord & Tenant Act
- SC Vacation Time Sharing Plans Act
- Megan’s Law
- South Carolina Coastal Zone Management Act
- South Carolina Human Affairs Commission
- South Carolina Property Taxes
- Technology/ Electronic Transactions
- Homeowners’ Associations
- Predatory Lending
- Consumer Protection Code
XXX. Real Estate Math
- Add and multiply fractions;
- Convert decimals and percentages
- Convert fractions and percentages
- Multiplying using percentages
- Calculate area of basic shapes
- Calculate area from legal description
- Calculate commission
- Calculate Goodwill
- Calculate Percentage of Listing Price
- Calculate Earnest Money Deposits
- Calculate Rent Escalations
- Calculate FIRPTA Withholdings
- Adjust Comparables for Appraisals
- Calculate Income Capitalization
- Calculate Loan Amounts, Rates, and Payments
- Calculate Loan-to-Value Ratio
- Calculate Income Underwriting Ratio
- Calculate Debt Underwriting Ratio
- Calculate Points
- Calculate Appreciation
- Calculate Equity
- Calculate Pre-tax Cash Flow
- Calculate Tax Liability
- Calculate Annual Depreciation Expense
- Calculate Capital Gain
- Calculate Return, Rate of Return, and Investment Amount
- Calculate Tax Rate
- Calculate Special Assessments
- Calculate Prorations
South Carolina 30 Hour Unit II Advanced Principles Course
A. Agency and Property Disclosure
- Define the agency relationship;
- Describe the fiduciary duties of agency;
- Identify the forms of real estate agency;
- Describe the rules of agency disclosure;
- Identify problem areas for real estate agents
- Duties and Requirements of Licensees
- Regulated Activities
- Disclosures
- Offers and Counteroffers
- Documents and Recordkeeping
- Trust Fund Handling and Accounting Practices
- Broker/Salesperson Relationship
- License Law Violations
- Brokerage Agreements in South Carolina
- SC Agency Disclosure Form
- Company Policy
- Offers to Purchase
- Purchase and Sale Contract
- SC Residential Property
- Condition Disclosure
B. Real Estate Contracts
- Identify the basic legal concepts of contracts;
- Describe requirements for contract validity;
- Describe the creation & termination of contracts
- Describe the basis of listing agreements in contract and agency law;
- Identify the types of listing agreement;
- Describe how an agent fulfills an agreement and earns compensation;
- Identify the basic provisions of a listing agreement
- Describe the characteristics and provisions of a contract for sale;
- Describe the characteristics and provisions of an option-to-buy contract;
- Describe the characteristics of a contract for deed
C. Ethics and Real Estate
- Compare and contrast general business ethics to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics
- Distinguish key aspirational concepts found in the Preamble to the NAR Code of Ethics
- Interpret the concepts established in Articles 1, 3, 10, 11, 12, 15, and 16 of the Code of Ethics
- Analyze through case studies possible violations of the Code of Ethics related to the Articles cited above
- Summarize the professional standards process for enforcing the Code of Ethics including the duty to arbitrate
- Recognize critical elements of due process as they relate to Code enforcement
- Support factors considered by hearing panels in procuring cause disputes
- Apply some professional courtesies described in the Pathways to Professionalism
- Identify and describe the fair housing laws & fair financing laws;
- Identify fair housing and financing problem areas for real estate agents;
- Identify acceptable ethical and professional practices
D. Measurements and Valuations
- Identify basic valuation principles, including supply and demand, absorption rate, etc.
- Identify three approaches to value
- Evaluate all three approaches to value to determine which approach (or approaches) should be used
- Explore market analysis for residential real estate pricing
- Identify how to select comparables for residential real estate pricing
- Contrast an appraiser’s job with an agent’s job
- Identify components of automated valuation models (AVMs)
- Discuss how to prepare and present pricing data.
- Define real estate value;
- Describe economic foundations of real estate value;
- Identify major types of value;
- Define market value;
- Define appraisal;
- Describe the appraisal process;
- Describe the three approaches to value;
- Define comparative market analysis;
- Perform basic calculations used in appraisal;
- Identify regulated appraisal activities and professional standards
E. Real Estate Finance
- Describe the elements of the market system;
- Define the economic characteristics of real estate;
- Describe real estate supply and demand
- Define mortgage financing;
- Describe loan transactions;
- Calculate loan financial components;
- Identify major elements of mortgage and trust deed;
- Describe the underwriting & loan application processes;
- Describe the major laws that affect mortgage lending;
- Calculate the loan amount for which a borrower qualifies;
- Describe the primary & secondary mortgage markets;
- Describe common loan types and structures
- Describe the investment characteristics of real estate;
- Identify investment entities;
- Describe the tax treatment of real estate investments;
- Perform basic real estate investment analysis and tax calculations
PDH Real Estate License Course Reviews
The course was very well put together and could go at my own speed.
Very thorough and super easy to reference. The subjects are categorized very well and was a super tool for preparing for the licensing exam.
This course was hands down better and more clear than another one I started. I LOVE this format. It is easy to understand and really explains the information clearly and in a way that is easy to understand and remember. I would recommend this course to anyone who is considering obtaining a real estate license. Your course, aside from a couple typos, is awesome!!! I’m so happy I found this course.
The set up was great and made getting my license possible. It was very easy to navigate and the courses were easy to read and understand.
The course was laid out nicely and easy for me to follow and see my progress. also enjoyed being able to do it in a time that was convenient for me.
Overall great program. I will refer others to use this!
I really liked that it was at my own pace. I was able to work it around my busy schedule. I also liked how I could print the material out so I could read at my leisure and then take notes. I do feel like this course prepared me for exam.
I loved that I could do this at my own pace. I also liked that I could print off chapters so that I didn’t have to be tied to the computer. Easy access on my phone was another bonus. I was able to finish quite a few chapters while in the car for 9 hours.
It is easy to navigate and no pressure. You can get the work done at your own speed when you have time. If you have any issues, the support people are really quick to respond.
I liked that you could go at your own pace. Also, you can easily exit the course and pick up where you left off.
This course was very helpful. It allowed me to work at my own pace. The instructor was very helpful every step of the way.
I passed the state exam on the first try after the course. Thanks.
Great course that helped me to pass my test!
Very convenient but still very thorough.
It is user-friendly. I like the step-by-step units.
Questions?
South Carolina Real Estate License FAQs
Do I need to take the 30 hour course after I pass the state exam?
You can take the 30 hour course either before or after you take the state exam. However you must successfully complete the 60 hour course before you can begin the 30 hour course. And you must complete both the 60 hour course and 30 hour course in order to apply for your license with the South Carolina Real Estate Commission.
Are there any other requirements as part of the application process?
All applicants for a South Carolina salesperson license must fulfill the following requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Proof of High School Graduation
- Be lawfully present and eligible to work in the U.S.
Do you offer any classroom South Carolina real estate license courses?
No. We only offer the salesperson pre-license courses online. We do not offer any classroom pre-licensing courses to obtain your South Carolina real estate license. We find that most students prefer to complete their education on their computer, smartphone, or tablet.
Do you provide me with a certificate of completion when I finish the pre-licensing course?
Yes, once you complete the course online you will be able to immediately print your certificate.
Does your South Carolina real estate license course have a timer?
No. Our 60-hour and 30-hour courses do not have a timer. You just need to get through all of the sections at your own pace and pass the online final exam given at the end of the course. No worries, if you don’t pass the online final exam, you can retake it for free.
How long do I have to complete my South Carolina real estate license course?
You have lifetime access to your pre license courses.
Are you approved by the South Carolina Real Estate Commission?
Yes. Our school is approved by the South Carolina Real Estate Commission to offer the 90 hours of real estate pre license course. View our approval letter.
Below are our Course Approval Numbers:
Unit I: Pre-Licensing: REC.3184
Unit II: Agency and Property Disclosure – REC.3209
Unit II: Ethics and Real Estate – REC.3211
Unit II: Measurements and Valuation – REC 3212
Unit II: Real Estate Contracts – REC 3210
Unit II: Real Estate Finance – REC.3213
After I complete my pre-licensing course, do I send my South Carolina real estate salesperson application to you?
No. You will send in your license application to the South Carolina Real Estate Commission. The application will have instructions on how to apply for your license. Visit the South Carolina Real Estate Commission’s website.
What is the Pass Guarantee?
Our Pass Guarantee is your assurance that if you do not pass your real estate licensing exam on your first attempt after completing our Exam Prep course, you will be reimbursed for the cost of your exam. See our policies for more information.
What are the e-Books included in the course?
The 2 e-books included are Principles of Real Estate Practice and the Real Estate Math Handbook. Principles of Real Estate Practice is a modern learning tool for the student preparing to enter the real estate business as a licensed professional. It contains the essentials of real estate law, principles, and practices taught in real estate schools and colleges across the country, including all those fundamentals that real estate educators, practicing professionals, national testing services, and state licensing officials agree are necessary for basic competence. Principles of Real Estate Practice is tailored to the needs of the pre-license student. It is designed to: make it easy for students to learn the material; prepare students for numerous career applications; stress practical rather than theoretical, skills and knowledge. The Real Estate Math Handbook gives solutions to the most common math problems faced by real estate professionals.