How many hours of pre-license education does South Carolina require for real estate agents?

90 hours for Salesperson Pre-Licensing (Unit I + Unit II); 60 hours for Broker Pre-Licensing (Unit IIIA + Unit IIIB), as set by the South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation).

Is an exam required to get licensed in South Carolina?

Yes. In addition to the required education hours, South Carolina requires a licensing exam for one or more license classes.

Can I complete these hours online?

Yes. Our pre-license courses are delivered entirely online and self-paced, with a certificate of completion issued as soon as you finish.

How to get a Salesperson Pre-Licensing (Unit I + Unit II) license in South Carolina

The South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation) sets the education you must complete before it will license you. Here is the exact requirement, by license class.

South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation)

Required hours by license class

Salesperson Pre-Licensing (Unit I + Unit II)

90 required hours

A licensing exam is required in addition to these hours.

We have researched this requirement and are building the course now.

Source: South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation) · verified 2026-09-10

Broker Pre-Licensing (Unit IIIA + Unit IIIB)

60 required hours

A licensing exam is required in addition to these hours.

We have researched this requirement and are building the course now.

Source: South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation) · verified 2026-09-10

Common questions

How many hours of pre-license education does South Carolina require for real estate agents?: 90 hours for Salesperson Pre-Licensing (Unit I + Unit II); 60 hours for Broker Pre-Licensing (Unit IIIA + Unit IIIB), as set by the South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation).
Is an exam required to get licensed in South Carolina?: Yes. In addition to the required education hours, South Carolina requires a licensing exam for one or more license classes.
Can I complete these hours online?: Yes. Our pre-license courses are delivered entirely online and self-paced, with a certificate of completion issued as soon as you finish.

Already licensed? This page covers getting your first license. If you already hold one, South Carolina real estate agents renewal requires 10 hours of continuing education — see South Carolina real estate agents continuing education.