Upgrade from Salesperson to Broker in South Carolina
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SC Broker License BRONZE PACKAGE
Course Only- 30-Hours Broker A Unit-III-A Course
- 30-Hours Broker B Unit-III-B Course
- Class Exam
SC Broker License SILVER PACKAGE
Core Courses + Exam Prep- 30-Hours Broker A Unit-III-A
- 30-Hours Broker B Unit-III-B
- Exam Prep Edge
SC Broker License GOLD PACKAGE
Licensing + Prep + First Renewal- 30-Hours Broker A Unit-III-A
- 30-Hours Broker B Unit-III-B
- Exam Prep Edge
- 11-Hours CE Package
About Online Live (Zoom)
Choose Your Package
SC Broker License BRONZE PACKAGE
Course Only- 30-Hours Broker A Unit-III-A Course
- 30-Hours Broker B Unit-III-B Course
- Class Exam
SC Broker License SILVER PACKAGE
Core Courses + Exam Prep- 30-Hours Broker A Unit-III-A
- 30-Hours Broker B Unit-III-B
- Exam Prep Edge
SC Broker License GOLD PACKAGE
Licensing + Prep + First Renewal- 30-Hours Broker A Unit-III-A
- 30-Hours Broker B Unit-III-B
- Exam Prep Edge
- 11-Hours CE Package
About Online Self-Paced
Choose Your Package
SC Broker License BRONZE PACKAGE
Course Only- 30-Hours Broker A Unit-III-A Course
- 30-Hours Broker B Unit-III-B Course
- Class Exam
SC Broker License SILVER PACKAGE
Core Courses + Exam Prep- 30-Hours Broker A Unit-III-A
- 30-Hours Broker B Unit-III-B
- Exam Prep Edge
SC Broker License GOLD PACKAGE
Licensing + Prep + First Renewal- 30-Hours Broker A Unit-III-A
- 30-Hours Broker B Unit-III-B
- Exam Prep Edge
- 11-Hours CE Package
Individual Courses
Not ready for a package? Purchase each course separately at your own pace. All courses are required for sc licensure.
30-Hr. South Carolina Broker A Pre-Licensing Course
This 30 hour mandatory course on brokerage management is the first step of becoming a licensed South Carolina Real Estate broker. This course is geared around establishing a South Carolina real estate...
30-Hr. South Carolina Broker B Pre-Licensing Course
The second required course for the South Carolina Brokers License, Unit 3- B, will cover the basic fundamentals of Real Estate. This is a 30-hr. mandatory course for the South Carolina Broker licensin...
Your Path to Becoming a Licensed Agent
Follow these 5 simple steps to start your real estate career in South Carolina
Verify 3-Year Experience Requirement
Active Salesperson License Prerequisite
Confirm you've held an active SC salesperson license for at least 3 of the past 5 years. SCREC will verify this automatically from their license records when you apply for broker upgrade.
Confirm your broker upgrade eligibility.
Complete 30-Hour SC Broker A Course
Agency, Brokerage & BIC Operations
Fortune Academy's SCREC-approved 30-hour Broker A course (REC-928) covers advanced agency relationships, brokerage operations, and broker-in-charge supervisory duties.
Advanced brokerage-level training.
Complete 30-Hour SC Broker B Course
Finance, Investment & Commercial
Fortune Academy's SCREC-approved 30-hour Broker B course (OPL004005) covers advanced real estate finance, investment analysis, commercial property, and broker-level property management.
Financial and commercial broker practice.
Pass the PSI Broker Licensing Exam
Advanced 130-Question Exam
Schedule your SC broker upgrade exam with PSI Services. The broker exam is more challenging — Fortune Academy includes broker-level practice questions with every package so you pass on the first try.
Broker-level exam topics.
Apply for Your SC Broker License
Submit Upgrade Application to SCREC
Submit your SCREC broker upgrade application with Broker A + B course certificates, PSI broker exam score, background check, and upgrade fees. SCREC issues broker licenses in 2–4 weeks.
What your new SC broker license unlocks.
Meet Our Expert Instructors
Joseph F. Gobbett, Jr.
Licensed Broker, GRI
50+ YearsStarted his real estate career in Maryland in 1971. Training director, branch sales manager, and broker in charge of Rescom Realtors.
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Mark Davis-Cote
Licensed Broker, SFR
13+ YearsBA from URI, MBA from Webster University. Licensed salesperson since 2011, broker since 2016, SFR certified.
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Amanda Farnum
Licensed Real Estate Broker
17+ YearsAward-winning agent with experience across residential, commercial, foreclosures, and investments.
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Dale Clift
Real Estate Instructor
40+ YearsPassionate about real estate from age 20. Made it his goal to teach, train, and coach professionals across South Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our real estate courses
What are the requirements to upgrade from SC salesperson to broker?
To upgrade from SC salesperson to broker, you must have held an active SC salesperson license for at least 3 of the past 5 years, complete 60 hours of SCREC-approved broker pre-licensing education (30-hour Broker A + 30-hour Broker B), pass the PSI broker licensing exam, submit a background check, and apply to SCREC with upgrade fees.
How long does the SC broker upgrade take?
Most SC salespersons complete Fortune Academy's 60-hour broker upgrade course in 6–10 weeks part-time. Add 2–4 weeks to schedule and pass the PSI broker exam, then 2–4 weeks for SCREC to issue your broker license — expect 3–5 months total from enrollment to active broker status.
What is the difference between a SC salesperson and broker license?
A SC salesperson must always work under a licensed broker. A SC broker can: (1) operate their own independent real estate firm, (2) serve as Broker-in-Charge (BIC) supervising other agents, (3) earn higher commission splits by keeping more of each transaction, and (4) expand into broker-level specialties like commercial real estate. Brokers have more responsibility and earning potential, but also more liability.
Do I need to close a minimum number of transactions to upgrade?
South Carolina does not mandate a specific transaction count to upgrade to broker. However, SCREC does require proof of 3 years of active salesperson licensure in the past 5 years. In practice, most brokers close 15–30+ transactions as salespersons before upgrading — the experience translates directly into broker-exam readiness.
What does the SC broker exam test?
The PSI broker exam has 130 questions total — 80 National portion + 50 State portion — with 4 hours testing time. It tests advanced agency law, trust account management, brokerage operations, commercial real estate, advanced finance, and SC broker-specific regulations. The broker exam is significantly more challenging than the salesperson exam.
Can I keep working as a salesperson during the broker upgrade?
Yes. You remain an active SC salesperson while completing broker education and exam prep. Fortune Academy's flexible formats (self-paced online, live virtual, in-person) allow you to keep your full-time real estate practice while upgrading. Many students study evenings and weekends.
How much does the SC broker upgrade cost?
Total cost to upgrade to SC broker includes Fortune Academy's 60-hour Broker A + B bundle (pricing shown on this page), the PSI broker exam fee of approximately $63, SCREC upgrade application and license fees totaling around $90, and a background check fee. Our bundled Broker A + B package is the most cost-effective path.
What can I do as a SC broker that I can't do as a salesperson?
As a SC broker you can: (1) open and operate your own real estate firm, (2) serve as Broker-in-Charge (BIC) of a firm, (3) hire and supervise salespersons under your license, (4) handle trust accounts directly (with BIC designation), (5) sign agency disclosures as the responsible broker, and (6) earn higher income by keeping more of each commission. Salespersons must always work under a broker.