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Is There A Benefit of Getting an SC Associate License Before the NC Provisional Broker License?

Updated: Jul 12


Yes. You can save time and money by obtaining a South Carolina Associate real estate license before obtaining a North Carolina Provisional Broker license.



How is this possible?


By obtaining your SC's Associate license first, applicants will only be required to take the pre-licensing course and state board exams for South Carolina.


NC's License Law Exemption: North Carolina's license laws provide licensees from another state an exemption from completing the NC's pre-licensing and state board exams.


The licensee will simply apply to the North Carolina Real Estate Commission and check the box on the application for the exam exemption, provide proof that the license is in good standing, complete the state-required background check, and pay all necessary fees to receive an NC's Provisional Broker license.


It sounds too easy..it is.



Are there any other examinations once you have obtained your North Carolina Provisional Broker's license using the above method?


Yes. You're required to complete 90 hours of Post Licensing courses (301, 302, and 303) within 18 months to remove the provisional status from your licensure. Licensees must successfully pass the examination for each course. Licensees are not required to complete North Carolina's State board exams.


What if you get your North Carolina Broker license before you get your South Carolina Associate Real Estate License?



North Carolina and South Carolina entered into a reciprocal licensing agreement, effective January 26, 2024. The reciprocal licensing agreement detailing reciprocity between North Carolina and South Carolina can be found at the above link



Exam Exemption:

  1. An active license in another jurisdiction or whose license in another jurisdiction has not expired for more than six months will only be required to take the State exam, OR

  2. A Georgia reciprocity applicant is not required to take any examinations



Information about applying and the Commission: https://llr.sc.gov/re/licensure.aspx



Information regarding the SC state laws:





Comps Academy delivers the licensing courses in-person, self-pace, or via virtual media:


Live 90- Hours of SC's Pre-Licensing (Associate)


Online Self-Paced SC Pre-Licensing


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