South Carolina Real Estate Exam Pass Rate (2025)

South Carolina's salesperson exam has a first-attempt pass rate of approximately 60%.

The Numbers - **First-attempt pass rate**: ~60% - **Passing score**: 70% (84/120) - **Total questions**: 120 (80 national + 40 state) - **Time allowed**: 3 hours - **Administered by**: PSI

Why Candidates Fail

Property Manager license: SC's separate Property Manager license requirement is unique in the country and heavily tested. Many candidates from other states are unfamiliar with this distinction.

High CE requirements: SC's 10 hours per year (20 per cycle) is one of the highest in the country. Questions about renewal and CE requirements trip up candidates.

Transfer tax math: SC's $1.85 per $500 calculation is state-specific and tested on every exam.

SCREC composition: 10 members is larger than most state commissions. Memorizing this number and the commission's authority is frequently tested.

How to Prepare 1. Know the Property Manager license requirement (separate from salesperson license) 2. Practice transfer tax calculations ($1.85 per $500) 3. Know SCREC composition (10 members) and SC Code Title 40/Chapter 57 4. Score 78%+ on practice exams before scheduling

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