South Carolina Real Estate Broker & Sales License Continuing Education

Requirements Overview

Total Hours:  8
Elective Hours:  6
Core Hours:  2
License Renewal Period:  2 Year(s)
Demo of Online Real Estate Continuing Education  

Requirement Details


South Carolina Approved Real Estate Education Provider: Code/Approval Number: 318

Renewal Date: Every two years by June 30th

Hours required: 8 hours

Important recent change: For real estate licensees who renewed in May and June of 2009, you were issued a one-year license with an expiration date of June 30, 2010. If you were issued a one-year license, you will be required to complete any approved four (4) hours of continuing education before June 30, 2010. The hours may be elective or core hours. Beginning June 30, 2010 onward, all licensees will renew their licenses by June 30th on even years. NOTE: SC is transitioning to even year renewal cycles in 2010-2012. This means that a licensee who is renewing in 2011 will need 8-hours of continuing education to include 2 hours in a core course. Once renewed the licensee will be on a one year renewal and will need 4-hours continuing education prior to June 20, 2012. After that, they will be on an even year cycle.

CE Shop Offering: 8 hours

ReportingThe state does not have schools report CE hours.

Expiration date of course: Courses expire one year after the order date. 

Post Licensing: New Salespeople in their first renewal cycle need to complete a 30 hour post-licensing course that can only be completed in a classroom setting within 12 months of being licensed. Currently, The CE Shop does not offer this course.

Final Exams: Final exams must be passed with a 75% and may be taken as many times as necessary in order to pass. 

Certificates:  Immediately upon real estate course completion, The CE Shop will provide students with an electronic copy of the course Certificate of Completion. Certificates will remain in your account for a minimum of five (5) years, should you need additional copies at a later time.  Please refer to your renewal application to determine if you need to submit your Certificate(s) of Completion with your renewal.

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South Carolina Real Estate Online Courses

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Course Name State State Approval # Total Hours Elective Hours Core Hours Suggested Retail Sale Price  
3D Real Estate: Disclosures, Duties and Diligence

Under South Carolina Real Estate License Law, agency relationships are fundamental in protecting the consumer.  According to Section 40-57-137 (A) of the law,

“A real estate brokerage company that provides services through an agency agreement for a client is bound by the duties of obedience, loyalty, disclosure, confidentiality, accounting, reasonable care, and diligence.”

This two-hour course provides an in-depth review of license law, with a defined focus on agency representation, agent diligence, and agent duties.  Activities and case studies drive the content to reinforce the concepts when applied in the field.

Course highlights include:

  • An extensive exploration of South Carolina License Law
  • A discussion of permissible agency relationships and the difference between a customer and a client
  • Identification of the duties of an agent and the proper timing of agency disclosures
  • Summary of the various agency agreements and what is required in each respective agreement
 *
SC DEC 2143 2 0 2   $25.00
8 Hr. South Carolina CE Renewal Package #1

BEST VALUE!

This package contains all 8 hours of CE required for broker and sales active licenses for the 2012 license renewal cycle.

Courses included in this package:

  • 3D Real Estate: Disclosures, Duties and Diligence (2 Core Hours)
  • Online Risk Management (3 Elective Hours)
  • Real Estate Investors and Your Business (3 Elective Hours)
 *Valued Real Estate Education Package
SC Package 8 6 2 $116.00 $79.00
Basics of Real Estate Taxation

It is widely known that government exists due to the taxation of you and your client's income and property. Your clients should be aware that tax consequences occur as a result of each real estate transaction. Although as a real estate professional you should not provide tax or legal advice, you can identify the potential income and other tax affects for your sellers and buyers, and advise them to seek appropriate legal and tax counsel.

Course highlights include:

  • Details outlining in-home office deduction requirements, and an explanation of how to calculate these deductions
  • A clear definition of qualified residences
  • Details about loans that commonly qualify for interest deductions
  • Instructions on calculating an adjusted basis, a capital gain/loss, a net selling price, and a gain or loss on the sale of assets
  • An overview of commercial real estate 1031 Like-Kind Exchange requirements
SC DEE 1872 6 6 0   $65.00
Breaking Barriers: Fair Housing

Each one of us has had someone treat us unfairly due to a judgement they’ve made about us. Within your real estate business, it is crucial that you understand the principles of practicing fair housing so that you are able to run a fair and honest business.

Course highlights include:

  • Video skits depicting real fair housing cases, submitted by the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission
  • Instructions on creating advertisements that comply with fair housing laws
  • Details about federally protected classes, as outlined by the Fair Housing Act
  • An explanation of how practicing fair housing will benefit your real estate business
  • A list of red flags of discrimination for listing agents, selling agents, and brokers
  • A video Public Service Announcement from the Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding fair housing
SC DEE 1873 3 3 0   $35.00
Cracking the Code of Ethics

Ethical real estate professionals who adhere to a high set of standards are the foundation for restoring confidence and stability in an unsure marketplace.  The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) relies on its Code of Ethics to ensure that real estate professionals are conducting business in an honest manner and with the highest degree of integrity. 

This course reviews the Code of Ethics in spirit and language. Recent updates are highlighted and case studies clarify how the code translates into your everyday dealings. 

Ethics principles are a standard component of continuing education. In addition, this course fulfills the ethics training mandated by the National Association of REALTORS® for its members.

Course Highlights

  • Review of the 17 articles in the NAR’s Code of Ethics
  • Spotlight on new and amended Articles and Standards of Practice
  • Activities crafted from Case Interpretations

*This course meets the NAR QUADRENNIAL requirement

SC DEE 2258 4 4 0   $45.00
Foundations of Real Estate Finance

The financing of a home is as integral to real estate transactions as finding the home itself, and it is beneficial for you to have a clear understanding of the entire financing process. This course will help you to gain a better understanding of the changes the mortgage market has experienced over the years.

Course highlights include:

  • Details outlining the history and purpose of real estate financing
  • Explanation of the roles and regulations of FNMA, GNMA, FHLMC, FHA, and VA
  • Video outlining the rise and fall of the mortgage market and global economy
  • Information about HAFA and Making Home Affordable
  • Statistics from the Center for Responsible Lending and the Federal Reserve
  • Affordability Worksheet, to assist clients in calculating their maximum affordable purchase price
  • Homebuyer Do's and Dont's flier with tips for your clients
  • Instructions on calculating LTV, front-end and back-end ratios, and monthly mortgage payments
  • Details and qualification requirements for several popular financing options
SC DEE 1871 6 6 0   $65.00
From Contract to Keys: The Mortgage Process

From the time your buyers sign their purchase agreements, to the time they finally get the keys to their new home, the mortgage process can be filled with anxiety, frustration, and uncertainty. Through your understanding of the process, you will be able to provide your clients with a road map through the maze.

Course highlights include:

  • Video outlining the mortgage process
  • Tips on helping your clients avoid predatory lending
  • Updated statistics from the Center for Responsible Lending
  • Current lender disclosure requirements
  • 2010 updates to 1003 loan application
  • Homebuyer Do's and Don'ts flier that agents can pass on to their clients
  • Tips on compiling and managing your short list of reputable lenders
  • Current loan documentation rules
  • Details regarding closing and closing documents
SC DEE 1876 6 6 0   $65.00
Keeping it Honest: Understanding Real Estate and Mortgage Fraud

Real estate fraud, along with the recent increase in identity theft, has become a major issue in the industry. This course identifies several types of real estate fraud schemes, both minor and major, and helps you, as a real estate professional, understand how you can protect and educate your clients on this growing problem.

Course highlights include:

  • Details about property disclosures that are required in real estate transactions
  • Statistics regarding fraud cases and the top 10 states with significant mortgage fraud problems
  • An explanation of sub-prime lending and how it impacts mortgage fraud
  • A summary of the steps of a purchase process that will help you identify where major buyer misrepresentation can occur
  • A handout from the Federal Bureau of Investigation that will help you understand how "house stealing" can occur
SC DEE 1875 3 3 0   $35.00
Online Risk Management

Infinite prospecting and advertising opportunities are available to real estate professionals through social media, blogging, property listing website, and email resources. Whether you’re an experienced Internet-savvy professional or have yet to create a Facebook profile, this course will help you gain an understanding of the legal, regulatory, ethical, and professional issues that should shape your online content and conduct.

This exciting new course features:

  • Resources to help you in developing your online presence through personal websites, blogs, social media profiles, email campaigns, etc.
  • Tech tips from Amy Chorew that will assist you in protecting your online image
  • Details on reducing legal, ethical, regulatory, and practical risk you face through your online real estate activities
  • Checklists with website best practices and email etiquette tips that can be used in your online marketing activities
  • A handout with tips on avoiding E&O insurance claims stemming from your online real estate activities
SC DEE 2238 3 3 0   $35.00
Real Estate Investors and Your Business

It is estimated that approximately $300 billion in real estate is transacted by investors each year. Grab your piece of the pie by understanding the driving forces in the dynamic residential real estate investment market. Possessing knowledge of the strategies and mindsets of investors will help you serve your valuable investor clients effectively, responsibly, and ethically. Through this course, you will learn the impact of real estate investment in the United States, the opportunities that exist for investors, and your role in representing the residential real estate investor.

Course highlights include:

  • Resources from Keller Williams Publishing, National Real Estate Investors Association, OwnAmerica, and the National Association of REALTORS® that will help you serve your investor clients
  • A Criteria Worksheet handout that can be utilized in your efforts finding properties for your clients
  • Insights from The Millionaire Real Estate Investor, Personal Real Estate Investor Magazine, and Crash Boom! that will help you understand the mindset and strategies of investors
  • Details about real estate market conditions and the impact of investors on the market over time
  • Tips for acting ethically, providing a high level of service, and avoiding liability issues while working with investors
SC DEE 2218 3 3 0   $35.00
Uncle Sam has Homes for Sale: Listing and Selling HUD Homes

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) acquires thousands of homes every year through foreclosure on properties that had Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured mortgages. This course explains the processes and procedures involved in listing and selling HUD homes, including how the properties are awarded to individual brokers for listing, how brokers and agents are compensated for these sales, and how they are listed and marketed.

Course highlights include:

  • Overview of increased commission opportunities
  • Explanation of FHA financing, and the FHA foreclosure process
  • A summary of the roles created through HUD's Management and Marketing III program, and details regarding the duties associated with each role
  • A description of the documents involved in the sale of a HUD home
  • Rules outlining the advertisement of HUD homes
  • Details about the HUD home bidding process
SC DEE 2161 3 3 0   $35.00
* Denotes Mandatory Course
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