Continuing Education
South Carolina Continuing Education
In order to renew your South Carolina real estate license, here are the current requirements:
You must take a minimum of 10 hours of approved continuing education courses.
Everyone must take the CORE course (there are a few exceptions – contact us for details).
Are you a Broker-in-Charge? You must take the BIC Update course.
The remainder of your hours can be electives.
Are you a member of the National Association of REALTORS®?
In order to maintain your membership, here are the current requirements:
Your membership must be in good standing (i.e., you gotta pay your dues!) to your local Association or Board.
During the current 3-year cycle (January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027), you must take the following courses:
Ethics
Fair Housing (NEW!)
You can take these courses on the NAR website for free. Or, since you have to do them anyway, take them with us and get South Carolina continuing education credit for them – accomplish two tasks at once!
Your local Board or Association may also have specific, additional Continuing Education requirements.
2025 Continuing Education Courses
CORE: Legal Hot Tips
4 hours
This course is required for all licensees by the South Carolina Real Estate Commission. Stay up to date with the latest laws and regulations. Be informed, stay compliant, and grow your professional stature!
Broker-In-Charge Update
4 hours
This course is required for all Brokers-In-Charge by the South Carolina Real Estate Commission. Topics include supervision, trust account, fair housing risk reduction, office policy and more.
Ethics+
4 hours
This course satisfies both the South Carolina Real Estate Commission’s continuing education requirements and the National Association of REALTORS® mandatory Ethics training.
SC Contracts & Documents Update: How to Stay Off The Real Estate Commission’s Radar
4 hours
Don’t risk your license or a lawsuit! We cover commonly-used documents, recent changes and updates to them, and new forms for this year that you can use to stay out of hot water.
SC Property Tax Changes: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
2 hours
Property taxes play a huge part of the buying decision. Be the expert for your buyers. How much will their tax be? Why so much more than the current owner? Talk confidently about the Homestead Exemption, Primary Residence discount and the ATI exemption.
Basic Real Estate Development
2 hours
Learn the range of development activities from Land Banking to Redevelopment. Specific topics include: Acquisition, Disposition, Finance, Market Studies and Strategies, Environmental, Approvals and Permits, Improvements and Accessibility. A week’s worth of info crammed into a two hour course!
The Truth About Reverse Mortgages and 1031 Exchanges
2 hours
Look like a hero to your clients! Your clients over 62 can often buy a home using a reverse mortgage to get more home for less cash! And 1031s are not a trade of property, but rather two commissionable sales! Although you are not a financial advisor, this basic understanding will help you recognize opportunities others miss.
Fair Housing: We’re Still Getting It Wrong!
2 hours
Required for all REALTORS®. Topics include the history, key provisions, and protected classes under the Fair Housing Act, with a focus on how to identify and prevent discriminatory practices in real estate transactions. Learn how to promote fair and equitable treatment for all clients through thought-provoking case studies.
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