How to get a South Carolina real estate license
South Carolina real estate salesperson exam requirements: hours, vendor, national vs state portions, and how to prepare for the licensing exam — from the official commission.
- Salesperson hours
- 90 hours total (60-hour Fundamentals course + 30-hour Advanced/Real Estate Practice course)
- Broker requirement
- 5 years' experience as a licensed salesperson plus 60 hours of broker pre-licensing education
- Exam vendor
- PSI
- Exam structure
- Salesperson exam: 120 total questions — 80 national + 40 state, scored separately. Broker exam: 130 total questions — 80 national + 50 state, scored separately
- Passing
- Salesperson: 70% each portion (56/80 national, 28/40 state). Broker: 60/80 national, 36/50 state (roughly 72%)
Preparing for the South Carolina exam
PrepTempo's Salesperson and Broker courses cover the national portion — property, contracts, financing, agency, and practice — which is the same in South Carolina and the larger share of the exam. Study your South Carolina state-law portion from the commission on top of the core.
South Carolina real estate license FAQ
How many hours are required for a South Carolina real estate license?
90 hours total (60-hour Fundamentals course + 30-hour Advanced/Real Estate Practice course)
What does the South Carolina real estate salesperson exam cover?
Salesperson exam: 120 total questions — 80 national + 40 state, scored separately. Broker exam: 130 total questions — 80 national + 50 state, scored separately
How do I become a realtor in South Carolina?
Complete required pre-license education (90 hours total (60-hour Fundamentals course + 30-hour Advanced/Real Estate Practice course)), pass the licensing exam (PSI; Salesperson exam: 120 total questions — 80 national + 40 state, scored separately. Broker exam: 130 total questions — 80 national + 50 state, scored separately), meet any broker affiliation rules, and apply through the South Carolina real estate commission. PrepTempo covers the national exam portion with free sample questions and free Chapter 1.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the South Carolina real-estate commission. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state commission or exam vendor.