# Real Estate School for Success

> # Real Estate School for Success

> South Carolina's longest-running real estate education school. SC Real Estate Commission approved. 90-hour pre-licensing, broker licensing, property management, and continuing education courses with self-paced online, livestream via Zoom, and in-person classroom delivery. Family-owned and operated since 2005. Based in Columbia, SC; serving students statewide. Pass-or-your-money-back guarantee on the 90-hour online pre-licensing package.

Real Estate School for Success (RESS) prepares aspiring agents, brokers, and property managers in South Carolina for state licensing and ongoing continuing education requirements. SC requires 90 hours of pre-licensing education (60-hour Unit I + 30-hour Unit II) to sit for the real estate exam. Courses are taught by Frankie Griffin (22+ years in SC real estate education) and Joseph Griffin (lead instructor, second generation) — active SC real estate practitioners, not career educators. Students can attend in-person or join the same class live via Zoom and switch formats day-by-day. Every pre-licensing course includes an ebook study guide at no additional cost. The Online Unit I + Unit II Package is the recommended starting point for new agents and the school's most popular offering.

Key facts:
- Approved by the South Carolina Real Estate Commission
- Family-owned since 2005; 22+ years in operation
- 9,000+ students trained; 96% Facebook recommendation rate
- 288 Saint Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29210 — phone: 803.807.9152
- Three delivery formats: self-paced online, livestream (hybrid via Zoom), and in-person classroom
- Weekday, weeknight, and weekend schedules available
- Recommended first course: Online Unit I + Unit II Package ($644)

## Recommended starting point

- [Online Unit I + Unit II Package](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/product/online-south-carolina-real-estate-license-course-90-hour-pre-licensing/): The complete 90-hour pre-licensing path for new SC real estate agents. $644. Best for anyone starting from scratch.

## Pre-licensing courses

- [SC Real Estate License (overview)](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/south-carolina-real-estate-license/): Main landing page for SC pre-licensing requirements and course options.
- [Online SC Real Estate License](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/online-sc-real-estate-license/): Fully online self-paced option for earning a SC real estate license with video lessons and instructor support.
- [Unit I - Real Estate Principles (in-person/livestream)](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/product/sc-real-estate-principles-unit-1/): Required 60-hour SC pre-licensing course. Livestream $425, Flex (in-person + livestream) $475. Weekday, weeknight, and weekend schedules.
- [Unit I - Real Estate Principles (online)](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/product/south-carolina-real-estate-principles-unit-i-online-60-hour-pre-licensing-course/): Self-paced online version with 24/7 video access. $375.
- [Unit II - Advanced Real Estate Principles (in-person/livestream)](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/product/real-estate-principles-unit-ii-30-hours/): Required 30-hour advanced course. Livestream $349, Flex $399. Weekday schedule.
- [Unit II - Advanced Real Estate Principles (online)](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/product/online-unit-ii-30-hour-pre-licensing-course/): Self-paced online version. $299.
- [In-Person Package Deal (Unit I + II)](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/product/real-estate-license-package-deal/): 90-hour bundle. $705. Save vs. buying courses separately.
- [Package Deal Step I](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/package-deal-step-i/): Bundled enrollment for the first stage of SC pre-licensing coursework.
- [Package Deal Step I Flex](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/package-deal-step-i-flex/): Flexible scheduling option for the Step I pre-licensing package.
- [Package Deal Step II](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/package-deal-step-ii/): Bundled enrollment for the second stage (Unit II) of SC pre-licensing.
- [Package Deal Step II Flex](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/package-deal-step-ii-flex/): Flexible scheduling option for the Step II pre-licensing package.
- [Online Courses (all)](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/onlinecourses/): Browse all self-paced online course options.
- [Class Schedule](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/classes/): Upcoming livestream and in-person class dates.

## Exam prep

- [SC Real Estate Exam Study Guide (eBook)](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/product/sc-real-estate-exam-study-guide-ebook/): Comprehensive digital study guide with 1,000+ practice questions covering all SC real estate exam topics. $99. Note: students who purchase a RESS pre-licensing course receive the ebook study guide at no additional cost.
- [Interactive Video Study Guide](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/product/online-real-estate-study-guide/): Video-based exam prep. $149.
- [Exam Prep Resources](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/examprep/): Free SC real estate exam study tips and strategies covering national and state-specific content.

## Broker licensing

- [SC Broker License (overview)](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/south-carolina-real-estate-broker-license/): Requirements and course options for upgrading to broker.
- [Online Broker A](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/product/online-broker-a/): 75-hour Broker A course. $275.
- [Online Broker B](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/product/online-broker-b/): 75-hour Broker B course. $275.
- [Broker Package Deal](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/product/real-estate-broker-package-deal-60-hours/): Broker A + B bundle. $375.

## Property management

- [SC Property Management License (overview)](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/south-carolina-property-management-license/): Requirements for SC property management licensing.
- [Property Management (in-person)](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/product/real-estate-property-management/): 30-hour course. $375.
- [Property Management (online)](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/product/online-property-management/): Self-paced online. $275.
- [Property Manager-in-Charge](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/product/real-estate-property-manager-in-charge/): SC Commission-approved 7-hour course for licensed Property Managers upgrading to PMIC status. $115.

## Additional licensing

- [SC Appraisal License](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/south-carolina-appraisal-license/): Information on SC real estate appraisal licensing requirements and available coursework.
- [SC Home Inspection License](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/south-carolina-home-inspection/): Requirements and certification path for becoming a licensed home inspector in South Carolina.
- [Online Property and Casualty Insurance](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/product/online-property-and-casualty-insurance/): SC property and casualty insurance fundamentals. $275.
- [SC Real Estate Designations](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/south-carolina-real-estate-designations/): Professional development and specialty designation courses for SC real estate professionals.

## Continuing education (CE)

- [SC Continuing Education (overview)](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/south-carolina-continuing-education/): SC requires 10 CE hours every 2-year cycle; renewal deadline June 30 of even-numbered years.
- [Online CE Package (10 hours)](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/product/online-10-hour-ce-package-2025-2026/): Complete CE renewal package. Includes Legal Hot Tips (4 hrs, core), Measuring Square Footage (4 hrs, elective), and Understanding Home Inspections. $89.
- [BIC CE Package (10 hours)](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/product/online-10-hour-bic-ce-package-deal-2025-2026/): For Broker-in-Charge renewal. Includes Legal Hot Tips, Measuring Square Footage, and BIC Duties and Responsibilities. $99.
- [Online Broker-in-Charge Package](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/product/online-broker-in-charge-package/): Bundled online CE package for SC Brokers-in-Charge.
- [CE Elective Courses (in-person)](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/product/real-estate-continuing-education/): In-person CE courses led by experienced SC professionals. Individual electives starting at $25.
- [Online Walk Through the Law](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/product/online-walk-through-the-law/): SC CE course reviewing key real estate laws and legal compliance.
- [Online Legal Hot Tips (4 hrs, Core)](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/product/online-continuing-education-legal-hot-tips-4hrs-core/): Current legal issues and updates relevant to SC real estate practice.
- [Online Measuring Square Footage](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/product/online-continuing-education-measuring-square-footage/): Proper methods for measuring and representing residential square footage.
- [Online Understanding Home Inspection](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/product/online-continuing-education-understanding-home-inspection/): How to guide clients through the inspection process and findings.
- [Online BIC Duties and Responsibilities](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/product/online-continuing-education-broker-in-charge-duties-and-responsibilities/): Legal duties and supervisory responsibilities of a Broker-in-Charge.
- [Online 3 P's of Professionalism (Core)](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/product/online-3-ps-of-professionalism-principles-practices-pitfalls-core/): Professional standards, ethical practices, and common pitfalls.
- [Online Disclosures (Elective)](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/product/online-disclosures-disclosures-disclosures/): Disclosure requirements in SC real estate transactions.

## About

- [About RESS](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/aboutus/): Family-owned since 2005, 9,000+ graduates, 96% recommendation rate.
- [Meet the Instructors](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/our-instructors/): Frankie Griffin and Joseph Griffin — active SC real estate practitioners, not career educators.
- [Student Reviews](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/testimonials/): Verified student testimonials and reviews.

## Contact and enrollment

- [Get Started](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/getstarted/): Step-by-step guide to enrolling and getting licensed.
- [Contact RESS](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/contactus/): 803.807.9152. Phone, email, and live chat.
- [FAQ](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/faqs/): Licensing requirements, exam prep, refund policy.

## Optional

- [Blog](https://realestateschoolforsuccess.com/blog/): Articles on SC real estate licensing, exam tips, and career advice.


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