The Real Estate School for Success provides comprehensive education of the highest quality to adults seeking Successful Careers as real estate salesmen, brokers, appraisers, and property managers. This education will be provided by qualified and experienced instructors in a classroom setting.

The governing body and faculty may be reached during business hours at (803) 807-9152.

3.1 Location

The Real Estate School for Success is located at 288 Saint Andrews Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29210. (1.5 miles from the intersection of St Andrews Road and I-26 or Bush River Road and I-20). Office phone number is (803) 807-9152.

3.2 Classroom Sizes

Classroom sizes will be maintained at no more than thirty students (30) per class to ensure the quality of training and teacher/student interaction. Classrooms are equipped with overhead projectors, vending machines, and restrooms.

3.3 Compliance

The offices and classrooms are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Students with disabilities will be accommodated.

4.1 Staff Availability

Our staff is available to answer telephone calls Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 5:00pm.

4.2 Course Hours

Course hours differ for each specific course and may not coincide with the Admissions Office hours. The schedule for each course will be made available to potential students. Courses are offered year round.

4.3 Holidays

The Admissions office will be closed and courses will not be held during Federal or State recognized holidays.

The Real Estate School for Success is privately owned and operated and not affiliated with any real estate brokerage companies.

Smoking or chewing tobacco is strictly prohibited inside of the school building. Students may use tobacco while physically outside of the school building and are required to dispose of cigarettes appropriately and not litter the grounds.

7.1 Alcohol Consumption

Students are forbidden to consume alcohol on the school premises.

7.2 Intoxication

Students who arrive at school intoxicated will not be permitted to attend class.

7.3 Expulsion

Students who repeatedly arrive at school intoxicated may be expelled.

8.1 Cell Phone Use

Cell phones must be completely turned off while in the classroom (phones cannot be placed on vibrate or silent mode).

8.2 Break Areas

Cell phones may be used in the break areas during break.

8.3 Disruptive Use

Students who repeatedly use or receive cell phone calls during class will be asked to leave the classroom.

8.4 Landline Availability

Landline phones within the office are not available for student use unless there is an emergency.

9.1 No Perfume or Cologne

Students may not wear perfume or cologne while attending classes. Many people are very sensitive and allergic to many of the perfumes.

9.2 Removal

Students arriving to class wearing perfume or cologne will be asked to leave until the perfume or cologne can be removed.

9.3 Deodorant

Note: Deodorant is Fine and Encouraged!

10.1 Tuition Payment

All students are required to pay the full amount of tuition before the start date of the course.

10.2 No Transfer

At no time will tuition transfer from one student to another after a course has started.

10.3 Accepted Payment Methods

The school does not offer financial aid or any other type of financing. Tuition may be paid in any of the following forms: cash, personal check, certified checks, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover.

10.4 Dishonored Checks

There will be a $35 fee charged for a dishonored check. This is in addition to any fee the student’s own financial institution may charge.

10.5 Invalidated Certificates

If a student’s check is dishonored after issuance of a certificate of completion of a course to the student, that certificate will be invalidated.

All courses offered by the Real Estate School for Success have been reviewed and accredited by the South Carolina Real Estate Commission.

12.1 Age and Education

To enroll in any course offered by the Real Estate School for Success, a student must be 18 years of age and be a High School Graduate or have obtained a GED.

12.2 Class Size Limitations

Because we limit the number of students per class, the first twenty-four (24) students paying in full, will be guaranteed a seat. Those registering and have not paid, will not receive a seat if twenty-four (24) other students pay prior to receiving payment.

12.3 Tuition Payment

Students are required to pay tuition in full upon being admitted into the school, before the course begins.

12.4 Literacy

Students who are illiterate or cannot understand the English language are responsible for their own interpretation of text and instructed material.

12.5 Time Frame for Completion

A student’s admission is valid for 180 days. All courses for which the student has enrolled must be completed within this timeframe or the student will have to re-enroll.

12.6 Attendance Requirement

Students are required to be in class during prescribed times. Those not present when the roll is called must make up the same time to complete the course.

13.1 Contact Information

If a student’s telephone number, email address, or physical mailing address change, the student must notify the Admissions Office in writing.

13.2 Valid Contact

Until notified of a change, the school will consider the original contact information to be valid and current.

14.1 Academic Integrity

The Real Estate School for Success upholds the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty. The school has a no tolerance policy toward cheating, plagiarizing, and theft.

14.2 Violations

A violation of academic integrity would include, but would not be limited to, any of the following: cheating on an examination, copying work completed by another person, falsifying identity, falsifying data, destruction of school property, theft of another student’s personal property, and stealing examination questions.

14.3 Notification of Violations

Upon learning of a student’s violation of the school’s academic integrity policy, the school will notify said student within three (3) business day period in writing. The student will have two (2) business days to reply, if desired.

14.4 Consequences

The school may take any action it deems appropriate based on the violation. This may include a warning, suspension, or expulsion.

14.5 Invalidated Certificates

If the student has already received a certificate of course completion, the school may nullify the certificate.

15.1 Expectations

Students are expected to act appropriately while in classrooms or on school grounds. "Appropriately" includes using social manners, respect for instructors and other students, respect for school property, and remaining quiet while in the classroom.

15.2 Inappropriate Behavior

Any student acting in a manner deemed inappropriate by the school may be expelled. Inappropriate behavior consists of: violating any policy contained in this catalog, harassment or annoyance of other students or instructors, destruction of school or student property, not remaining quiet during class.

16.1 Tuition and Dates

The following is a complete list of programs offered by the Real Estate School for Success and corresponding tuition for each course. Dates for courses may be reviewed by accessing the school website at www.realestateschoolforsuccess.com.

16.2 Tuition Changes

Tuition costs may change without notice.

16.3 Discounts

Tuition listed below is not inclusive of any discounts periodically offered.

16.4 Inclusive Costs

Tuition listed below is inclusive for related courses. No additional costs apply.

16.5 Course Completion

Students have six months (180 days) from initial date of enrollment to complete a course before re-enrollment and another paid tuition is required.

16.6 Course Tuition

Real Estate Pre-licensing (60 hours) $350.00
Real Estate Final Sales (30 hours) $299.00
Real Estate Broker A (30 hours) $250.00
Real Estate Broker B (30 hours) $250.00
Real Estate Property Management (30 hours) $275.00
Real Estate Appraisal, L-1 (30 hours) $285.00
Real Estate Appraisal, L-2 (30 hours) $285.00
Real Estate Appraisal, L-3 (15 hours) $275.00
Real Estate Continuing Education (4 hours) $60.00

17.2 Refund Policy

17.2.1 If the School cancels or fails to provide your course (any format)

If, under any circumstances, Real Estate School for Success does not deliver the course you enrolled in and paid for, you will receive a 100% refund of tuition.

17.2.2 Student-initiated cancellations — Live/In-Person/Hybrid (before class starts)

If you cannot attend and request a refund by email before the published start date/time, a refund will be issued minus a 10% processing fee (i.e., 90% refund).

17.2.3 Student-initiated refunds — Online Self-Paced Classes

You are eligible for a 100% refund when both conditions are met:

You email a refund request within 30 days of purchase, and
Your course progress is no more than 50% complete (as recorded by our learning platform).

Not eligible: Requests after 30 days, or when progress is over 50%, or if a certificate has been issued.

17.2.4 No refunds after start (Live/In-Person/Hybrid)

No refunds will be issued after the class start date/time.

17.2.5 One free date change (Live/In-Person/Hybrid)

You may move your enrollment to another available class date at no additional charge within six (6) months of your original start date. Note: No refunds are available after the original start date, even if you later reschedule.

17.2.6 Reinstatement after six months

If more than six months have passed since your original start date, you may be reinstated at 50% of the original tuition.

18.1 Overview

We stand behind our Online Self-Paced Pre-Licensing course. If you do not pass your state licensing exam on your first attempt after completing our course and meeting the requirements below, you may choose a full tuition refund.

18.2 Courses Covered

The Pass Guarantee applies only to the Online Self-Paced Pre-Licensing course(s) offered by Real Estate School for Success. Live, In-Person, and Hybrid formats are excluded.

18.3 Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the Pass Guarantee, you must:

• Complete 100% of the Online Self-Paced course and receive a completion certificate.

• Complete all included exam-prep modules and practice tests.

• Take your state licensing exam within 60 days of your course completion date.

• Submit your claim within 14 days of receiving your state exam result, including documentation of your exam attempt and score report.

18.4 What We Provide

If all eligibility requirements are met and you do not pass your first state exam attempt, you may choose one of the following:

• Full refund of the tuition you paid for the covered Online Self-Paced course, or

• One free re-enrollment (180-day access) to the same Online Self-Paced course, including exam prep.

18.5 How to Claim

Email the Admissions Office at info@realestateschoolforsuccess.com within 14 days of your exam result. Include your full name, course title, completion date, the date of your exam attempt, and your official exam score report.

18.6 Exclusions

The Pass Guarantee does not apply to: students enrolled in Live/In-Person/Hybrid classes; requests submitted after the timelines stated above; students whose course access expired before the exam; students who did not complete required exam-prep steps; group purchases or discounted corporate enrollments unless expressly stated in writing.

18.7 Limitations

One claim per student and per course. If a tuition refund is granted, any course certificate previously issued will be invalidated. The Pass Guarantee cannot be combined with other refunds under Section 17.2.

18.8 Effective Date

This policy applies to Online Self-Paced enrollments purchased on or after the policy’s publication date on this page.

1. Mission Statement

2. Governing Body and Faculty

3. Location of Office and Classrooms