South Carolina Agency Law: Property Manager License and Disclosure

South Carolina has two distinctive exam topics: its agency disclosure requirements and the separate Property Manager license.

Agency Types in South Carolina **Seller's Agent**: Full fiduciary duties (OLDCAR) to seller. Must disclose known material facts to buyers. **Buyer's Agent**: Written buyer agency agreement required. Full fiduciary duties to buyer. **Dual Agent**: Written informed consent from both parties required before relationship begins.

SC Agency Disclosure Requirement South Carolina requires written agency disclosure at **first substantive contact** with a prospective buyer or seller. The disclosure must identify the type of relationship and duties owed.

The Property Manager License — Unique to South Carolina South Carolina is one of the few states that requires a **separate Property Manager license** for those who manage rental properties on behalf of others. This is heavily tested.

Key rules: - A salesperson license alone does NOT authorize property management for others - Property Manager prelicense: 30 hours of SCREC-approved education - Property Manager exam: separate from the salesperson exam - Property Managers must have a sponsoring broker - Property management activities without proper licensure = license law violation

Common Exam Questions **Q**: A SC salesperson wants to manage a client's rental properties in addition to selling real estate. What license does she need? **A**: A separate Property Manager license — her salesperson license does not cover property management.

Q: A SC licensee shows a buyer homes without providing a written agency disclosure. This is: A: A violation of SC agency disclosure requirements.

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