South Carolina Real Estate Education
Your Real Estate Career Starts Here
South Carolina's most supportive real estate school — live Zoom classes, self-paced online courses, and instructors who actually answer your questions.
Getting Licensed
SC Real Estate License Requirements
To receive an entry-level South Carolina real estate associate license (commonly called a salesperson license), applicants must meet the following requirements set by the SC Real Estate Commission.
Meet Basic Eligibility
- Be at least 18 years old
- Hold a high school diploma or recognized equivalent (GED)
Complete 90 Hours of Pre-License Education
Complete both Commission-approved pre-license units. Certain applicants with qualifying law or real estate degrees may be exempt.
Unit I — 60 Hours
Fundamentals of Real Estate. Must be completed before qualifying for the examination.
Unit II — 30 Hours
Advanced Real Estate Principles. May be completed after the exam, but must be finished before the license is issued.
Submit Your Application
Submit an application to the South Carolina Real Estate Commission including:
- Identification and proof of education
- Social Security documentation
- Notarized lawful-presence form
- $25 application fee
Complete Background Checks
Wait for the Commission to provide instructions before completing these checks. All criminal, disciplinary, or personal-history information must be fully disclosed.
- Fingerprint-based criminal background check
- Social Security number background check
Pass the PSI Licensing Examination
Pass both portions of the PSI exam. The currently posted PSI examination fee is $63 for both portions.
- National real estate examination
- South Carolina state examination
Activate Your License
Complete Unit II (if not already done), select a supervising broker-in-charge, and submit the Supervision Attestation Form. An applicant may receive an inactive license without naming a brokerage, but cannot practice real estate until the license is activated under a broker-in-charge.
Please note: These exam applications are intended for students who have already completed the required pre-license coursework. Do not submit an application until you have finished your courses.
Why Cornerstone
We Built This School for Students, Not Statistics
Most real estate schools hand you a textbook and wish you luck. We do things differently. At Cornerstone, every student gets real instructor access, structured support, and a community that celebrates your wins. We measure our success by yours.
Real Instructor Access
Ask questions and get answers — not a chatbot, not a FAQ page. Our instructors are licensed professionals who know what it takes to pass.
Flexible Delivery
Choose live Zoom sessions that fit your schedule or self-paced online courses you can complete on your own time. Both paths lead to the same finish line.
Commission Approved
Every course is approved by the SC Real Estate Commission. You'll meet every requirement to sit for your licensing exam — guaranteed.
Career-Ready Curriculum
We don't stop at the exam. Our Broker Career Track and Gold Card packages include business planning, contracts workshops, and lead-generation training.
License Essentials
Unit I and Unit II; digital course materials; course examinations; practice questions; instructor assistance; six-month course access.
Broker Career Track
Everything in License Essentials; Unit I, II, and III; salesperson and broker exam preparation; first 10-hour CE package; business-building courses; contracts and risk-management workshop.
Gold Card
Lifetime access to all qualifying real estate education offered directly by Cornerstone Real Estate Academy. One investment. Unlimited learning.
Live Zoom — Individual Course Types Available
Unit I — Pre-Licensing
60 hrs
Unit II — Advanced Principles
30 hrs
Unit III-A
30 hrs
Unit III-B
30 hrs
Property Management
30 hrs
PMIC
7 hrs
Continuing Education
2–10 hrs
Click any course above to view scheduled dates — or browse the full SC course catalog.
Courses also available in Georgia, Florida & North Carolina — coming soon
Live Instructor Office Hours
Every Monday Evening at 6:00 PM — Free Live Zoom Q&A
Meet with a live instructor via Zoom every Monday evening at 6 PM to get any questions answered. Perfect for students taking the Self-Paced course — clear up any confusion and keep moving forward. The session runs until every question is answered.
Honoring Those Who Served
Veterans & Military Spouses — 15% Off All Live Zoom Classes
Cornerstone Real Estate Academy is proud to support our military community. Active duty, veterans, and their spouses receive a 15% discount on every Live via Zoom course and package. To register with your discount applied, please call us at 803-876-8338 — we'll take care of everything over the phone.
Expanding Across the Southeast
Cornerstone Is Growing
We're bringing the same quality real estate education to students across the Southeast. Select your state to explore available courses.
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