Pass Your South Carolina Real Estate Exam the First Time

SC's "Transaction Broker" status is distinct from agency and often confused with fiduciary duties in test questions.

Questions

120

80 NAT / 40 STATE

To Pass

70%

~84 / 120 TO PASS

Time Limit

3.3 Hrs

200 TOTAL MINUTES

Provider

PSI

LLR

Pass your South Carolina Real Estate Associate or Broker License

South Carolina requires clients to sign a written representation agreement before any broker can advocate or advise on price, and the LLR tests that boundary throughout the agency section.

Most prep courses teach agency as a relationship defined by conduct. South Carolina defines it by written agreement, and the line between a client and a customer here carries specific legal consequences the exam tests directly. AI generated question banks average across state rules and produce content that reflects the majority approach. South Carolina’s rule is not the majority approach.

The License Professor is written by licensed South Carolina professionals who built questions around PSI state portion priorities. Every question on representation agreement triggers, transaction broker duties, and trust account rules is grounded in South Carolina law.

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Three Topics that Trip Up South Carolina Students Most

Agency Relationships

South Carolina distinguishes between clients (with written agreements) and customers (with only ministerial services) — until a representation agreement is signed, the brokerage cannot advocate or advise on price.

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Transaction Broker Duties

A transaction broker must disclose "material adverse facts" but has no duty of loyalty — students confuse the six mandatory customer duties with the higher obligations owed to clients.

Disclosure of RE Interest

Licensees must disclose their license status in bold, underlined, capital letters on the first page of any contract when they are a party, plus at first contact and in all advertising — miss any one of these three and you miss the question.

The South Carolina Real Estate License Professor includes specialized deep dives for each of these.

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South Carolina Real Estate Practice Questions

Sample questions from the South Carolina real estate exam — with answers and explanations.

1. An agent shows properties in neighborhood A to Black applicants and neighborhood B to white applicants with similar qualifications. What illegal practice is this?

  1. A.Blockbusting
  2. B.Redlining
  3. C.Reasonable accommodation
  4. D.Steering
Explanation: Directing people toward or away from properties or neighborhoods based on protected class characteristics violates the Fair Housing Act. This practice limits housing choices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, or disability.

2. In South Carolina, when a seller accepts an 'as-is' offer, what disclosure obligations remain?

  1. A.Disclosures waived only if buyer waives inspection contingency
  2. B.No disclosures required; buyer assumes all risk
  3. C.Agents must disclose known material facts despite 'as-is' status
  4. D.Only disclose defects buyer cannot see during inspection
Explanation: An 'as-is' sale does not eliminate the agent's duty to disclose known material facts in South Carolina. Agents must reveal latent material defects regardless of the property's 'as-is' condition. The buyer's acceptance of 'as-is' terms covers visible conditions but not unknown defects.

3. A real estate broker's license in South Carolina could be revoked or suspended by the South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SCREC) for any of the following reasons, except:

  1. A.He has failed to supervise his salesperson.
  2. B.He has been convicted of fraud in a court suit levied against him for the loss.
  3. C.Two reliable witnesses have given sworn testimony that the broker is mentally ill.
  4. D.He has demonstrated negligence or incompetence in performing a real estate act.
Explanation: Under South Carolina real estate law, a broker's license may be revoked or suspended for various reasons, but mental illness alone is not automatically grounds for disciplinary action. The South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SCREC) must establish the broker's mental incapacity through proper procedures.
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South Carolina Real Estate Exam Structure: What to Expect

The South Carolina Associate exam combines 80 national questions and 40 state-specific questions in 200 minutes (120 min national + 80 min state).

Question breakdown

National portion: 80 questions, 120 minutes, 56 correct to pass (70%)

Standard PSI national content.

SC portion: 40 questions, 80 minutes, 28 correct to pass (70%)

Topics:

  • SC license law (10-12 questions)
  • Vacation Rental Act (5-7 questions)
  • Beachfront Management Act (3-5 questions)
  • Agency disclosure (5-7 questions)
  • Property disclosures (4-6 questions)
  • Trust accounts (3-5 questions)

Time management

200 minutes for 120 questions = 100 seconds per question overall (120 min / 80 questions on the national portion, 80 min / 40 questions on the state portion). Generous.

Cost structure

  • Pre-licensing (90 hours): $350-$700
  • Exam: $63
  • License: $50 (biennial, per SCREC's fee schedule)
  • Application: $25
  • Background check: ~$50
  • Total: $538-$888

Retake rules

Retakes allowed. ~$63 per attempt.

If you're taking the Broker exam

South Carolina's Broker exam is a genuine, separately-tested exam distinct from the Real Estate Associate exam above, requiring 5 years of active Associate experience within the preceding 7 years. This platform's specific Broker question count, time limit, and passing threshold have not yet been confirmed against a current PSI candidate bulletin — check with the South Carolina Real Estate Commission or PSI directly for the current figures before planning your study time. Source (tier existence only): South Carolina exam-category listing, confirmed against SC Code Title 40, Chapter 57.

Topics Covered on the South Carolina Real Estate Exam

National Exam Topics (80 questions)

  1. Property Ownership — Estates, deeds, easements
  2. Land Use Controls — Zoning, government powers
  3. Valuation — Three approaches, CMA
  4. Financing — Mortgages, FHA/VA, RESPA, TILA
  5. Agency — Agency relationships
  6. Contracts — Listing agreements, purchase contracts
  7. Closing — Closing procedures, prorations
  8. Practice — Working with buyers and sellers, fair housing, math

South Carolina State Exam Topics (40 questions)

  1. SC License Law (Chapter 57) — SCREC rules, license categories
  2. Vacation Rental Act — Short-term rental regulations
  3. Beachfront Management Act — Coastal property regulations
  4. Agency Disclosure — SC-specific requirements
  5. Trust Accounts — Broker trust account rules
  6. Property Condition Disclosure — SC's mandatory form

Why this list matters

Each state topic generates 3-7 questions. Coastal properties (Vacation Rental Act + Beachfront Management Act) together generate 8-12 questions for those familiar with them.

What this list doesn't tell you

PSI writes scenario-based questions. Practice questions, not just topic review.

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