REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES
Your Path to Real Estate Success Starts Here!
Looking to get licensed, renew your credentials, or take your career to the next level? We offer comprehensive real estate courses that provide the knowledge, skills, and certification you need—all approved by the South Carolina Real Estate Commission.
Choose from in-person, virtual, and self-paced learning options to meet your career goals.
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Starting your career in South Carolina real estate is an exciting and rewarding journey! With almost 50 years of educational experience, the Real Estate School of South Carolina brings the most comprehensive, current and successful training program found anywhere. We offer in-person classroom courses, virtual courses and self-paced online courses.
To become a licensed real estate professional, you’ll need to meet a few key requirements and complete the required coursework.
✔️ Be at least 18 years old (or 17 if enrolled in the Career Achiever Class)
✔️ Have a high school diploma or a certificate of equivalency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
📚 Unit I – Real Estate Principles (60 Hours)
This is your pre-licensing course, covering everything you need to know to start your real estate career. You can take this course:
✅ Virtually or in-person with one of our accredited instructors
✅ Choose from weekday, weeknight, weekend, or half-day classes to fit your schedule
✅ Self-paced online option available without an instructor or class materials
📚 Unit II – Advanced Real Estate Principles (30 Hours)
After completing Unit I, you'll move on to this required course to deepen your knowledge and prepare for the licensing process.
📝 Submit your application to the South Carolina Real Estate Commission
📖 Study your course materials and exam guides
🏆 Pass the SC Real Estate License Exam and start your new career!
With our expert instructors, flexible learning options, and ongoing support, you’ll be fully prepared to become a licensed South Carolina real estate professional.
📢 Get started today and take the first step toward your dream career in real estate!
Are you looking to obtain your South Carolina Property Management License or become a Property Manager in Charge (PMIC)? The Real Estate School of SC is here to help you navigate the path to licensure!
In South Carolina, property management is a licensed profession—and we’re proud to offer the 30-hour Property Management License Course that will train you to manage income-producing properties and help property owners maximize their profits with minimal expenses.
✔️ State-required certification for managing income-producing properties
✔️ Comprehensive 30-hour course covering essential property management topics, including:
✔️ Learn directly from experienced instructors in a virtual classroom setting
You may choose a course date in the dropdown below; these courses may be attended in person at our West Columbia campus or virtually through your computer or electronic device. Our current schedule for the 30 Hour Property Management course is as follows:
🚨If you’re looking to take on the role of Property Manager in Charge (PMIC), we offer a 7-hour PMIC course available as a self-paced online course with no instructor required. PMIC Self-Paced Course
Are you a licensed salesperson looking to take the next step in your real estate career and obtain your South Carolina Broker License? This is your opportunity to advance and set up your own real estate business with the right training and support!
To qualify for the South Carolina Broker License, you must:
✔️ Have 5 years of active experience as a licensed SC associate within the last 7 years.
✔️ Complete Unit III-A and Unit III-B Broker courses (60 hours total).
Our 60-hour Broker License Course is divided into two parts—Broker A and Broker B—to ensure you gain the knowledge needed to succeed in the world of brokerage. This course is taught virtually by one of our experienced instructors.
This 30-hour mandatory course focuses on brokerage management, helping you lay the foundation for running a real estate business. Topics covered include:
✔️ Risk Reduction
✔️ Ethics and Marketing
✔️ Short- and Long-Range Planning
✔️ Policy Manual Development
✔️ Insurance, Trust Accounts, and Budgeting
✔️ Finance and Management Skills
Note: This course does not require an exam.
The second required course, Unit III-B, is focused on real estate fundamentals. This 30-hour course covers a range of essential topics for brokers:
✔️ Real Property Law
✔️ Federal Housing Laws
✔️ Pricing and Appraisal of Real Property
✔️ Agency, Contracts, and Finance
✔️ License Law
✔️ Federal and State Laws
✔️ Math and Closing Statements
Note: This course requires an exam at the end of the course.
South Carolina requires 150 hours of real estate training to obtain a broker’s license. You may use the 90 hours required for your salesperson’s license in combination with Unit III-A and Unit III-B to fulfill the 150-hour requirement.
Once you complete the courses, you can apply to the South Carolina Real Estate Commission. After approval, you will be eligible to take the South Carolina Real Estate Broker Exam.
📍 Start your journey to becoming a South Carolina Real Estate Broker today!
You may choose a course date in the dropdown below; these courses may be attended in person at our West Columbia campus or virtually through your computer or electronic device. Our current schedule for the 60 Hour Broker license courses is as follows:
** Already a Broker and want to become a BIC? Our BIC License Course is through this link:
As a licensed real estate professional in South Carolina, the South Carolina Real Estate Commission requires you to complete 10 hours of continuing education (CE) every two years to renew your license. This includes:
✔️ 4-hour core course: Legal Hot Tips – Covers essential state and federal laws affecting real estate licensees.
✔️ 6 elective hours: Choose from a variety of engaging, industry-relevant topics.
✔️ Complete all 10 required hours in a live, in-person classroom setting.
✔️ Cost: $99 for the full CE bundle.
✔️ Classes are held in Lexington or West Columbia.
📞 To register, call 803-791-3800 or sign up online through the graphic below.
2026 Dates will be posted shortly! Email reschoolofsc@gmail.com to get your name on the list to be notified as soon as the schedule is posted!
✔️ Attend real-time, instructor-led classes from the comfort of your home.
✔️ Learn directly from expert instructors and participate in discussions..
✔️ Cost: $99 for the full bundle.
✔️ Classes are conducted via Adobe Connect, a platform designed for professional education.
2026 Dates will be posted shortly! Email reschoolofsc@gmail.com to get your name on the list to be notified as soon as the schedule is posted!
✔️ Complete your 10-hour CE requirement entirely online, at your own pace.
✔️ Cost: $99 for the full bundle
✔️ Study anytime, anywhere with full access to course materials.
🔗 Continue to Self-Paced Online Continuing Education Courses
As a Broker-In-Charge (BIC) in South Carolina, you are required to complete 10 hours of continuing education (CE) every two years, which includes:
✔️ 4-hour core course: Legal Hot Tips – Covers essential state and federal law updates.
✔️ 4-hour mandatory course: BIC Duties and Responsibilities.
✔️ 2-hour elective course of your choice.
✔️ Attend a live classroom session for a structured, interactive learning experience.
✔️ Learn directly from expert instructors and participate in discussions.
✔️ Cost: $99 for the full bundle.
2026 Dates will be posted shortly! Email reschoolofsc@gmail.com to get your name on the list to be notified as soon as the schedule is posted!
✔️ Join a real-time instructor-led class from anywhere.
✔️ Learn directly from expert instructors and participate in discussions.
✔️ Cost: $99 for the full bundle.
📞 To register, call 803-791-3800 or sign up online through the graphic below.
2026 Dates will be posted shortly! Email reschoolofsc@gmail.com to get your name on the list to be notified as soon as the schedule is posted!
✔️ Study anytime, anywhere with full access to course materials.
✔️ Choose from two course bundles to customize your learning experience.
✔️ Cost: $99 for the full bundle.
🔗 Sign Up for BIC Online Self-Paced Courses
The Real Estate School of South Carolina is here to help you meet your CE requirements with ease. Choose the format that works best for you and register today!
Looking for the perfect study aid to help you prepare for your real estate exam? We offer a variety of study materials to help you feel confident and prepared.
✔️ Need help choosing the right study guide? Call us at 803-791-3800 for assistance!
✔️ Licensed in another state and only need to take the South Carolina state law portion of the exam? We have the state-specific guide you need!
📢 Explore Our Study Aids & Get Ready for Success!
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Attention students: The weekend property management course will be held on Saturday, January 24th, beginning at 9am. It will continue past the normal stopping time and have shortened breaks to make sure all the material is covered. Class will NOT meet on Sunday. Questions, call us at 803-791-3800 or email reschoolofsc@gmail.com. The evening Unit I real estate class will be virtual only on Monday January 26th.
