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South Carolina Appraisal License

The first phase in the appraisal licensing process requires one to be an apprentice for 24 months and the second phase will include requirements of becoming a licensed appraiser. A total of 150 hours of classroom time is required.

At the Real Estate School for Success, our courses will satisfy all requirements for the apprentice level license and the regular license level. Should you desire to later upgrade to Certified Residential, an additional 200 hours of classroom training will be required as well as an Associate's Degree or at least 21 hours of specific college course work. The college coursework must be in: English Composition, Principles of Economics, Finance, Algebra/Geometry/or higher mathematics, Statistics, Introduction to Computers, Word Processing/Spreadsheets and Business or Real Estate Law.

Should you desire a upgrade to Certified General Appraiser, an additional 300 hours of classroom training will be required as well as a Bachelor's Degree or at least 30 hours of the following college coursework: English Composition, Principles of Economics (Micro or Macro), Finance, Algebra/Geometry/or Higher Mathematics, Statistics, Introduction to Computers, Word Processing/Spreadsheets and Business or Real Estate Law, Two Electives in Accounting, Geography, Agricultural Economics, Business Management or Real Estate.

PHASE 1 - Apprenticeship Package

Complete the first three courses (QE-1, QE-2, QE-3) and you will be able to start your apprenticeship! HP-12C calculator recommended.
QE-1: Basic Appraisal Principles
30 hour course
Textbook required: Basic Appraisal Principles
Tuition: $330 + $45 textbook
QE-2: Basic Appraisal Procedures
30 hour course
Textbook required: Basic Appraisal Procedures
Tuition: $330 + $45 textbook
QE-3: Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
15 hour course
Standard textbook and student manual required
Tuition: $200 + $50 textbooks

PHASE 2 - License Level Courses

Complete the next four courses (QE-4, QE-5, QE-6, QE-7) and you will be ready for the state exam and your appraisal license!
QE-4: Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use
15 hour course
Textbook required: Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use
Tuition: $245 + $37.50 textbook
QE-5: Residential Site Valuation and Cost Approach
15 hour course
Textbook required: Residential Site Valuation and Cost Approach
Tuition: $245 + $37.50 textbook
QE-6: Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches
30 hour course
Textbook required: Residential Sales Comparison & Income Approaches
Tuition: $330 + $45 textbook
QE-7: Residential Report Writing
15 hour course
Textbook required: Residential Report Writing
Tuition: $245 + $37.50 textbook
QE-8: Statistics Modeling and Finance
15 hour course
Textbook required: Statistics Modeling and Finance
Tuition: $245 + $37.50 textbook
QE-9: Advance Residential Applications and Case Studies
15 hour course
Textbook required: Advance Residential Applications and Case Studies
Tuition: $245 + $37.50 textbook

Real Estate License Package Deal - Package Deal

Best Value!

Real Estate License Package Deal

South Carolina 90-Hour Pre-Licensing Package (Unit I + Unit II): Complete the two SC Real Estate Commission–required courses60-hour Unit I and 30-hour Unit II—in one streamlined bundle that meets South Carolina’s 90-hour pre-licensing education requirement..
$655.00

Live In Person / Zoom Classes

Real Estate Property Management – (30 Hours)

  • Mon through Thurs
  • 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
  • In Person: This course will be provided in person in our Columbia location

$375.00

  • In-Person - Columbia Location
  • Monday April 20th – Thursday April 23rd, Monday June 22nd – Thursday June 25th, Monday May 11th – Thursday May 14th

Real Estate Broker Package Deal – (60 Hours)

  • Mon through Thurs
  • 8:30 am to 1:30 pm
  • Live Zoom Meeting: Our in person classes will be held virtually through Zoom

$375.00

  • Monday May 11th – Thursday May 28th

Real Estate Principles Unit II – (30 Hours)

  • Mon through Thurs
  • 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
  • Flex: Choose your experience — attend in person at our Columbia campus or join live via Zoom, day by day.

Price range: $299.00 through $475.00

  • Monday April 6th – Thursday April 9th, Monday June 22nd – Thursday June 25th, Monday May 25th – Thursday May 28th

SC Real Estate Exam Study Guide (Digital eBook)

Original price was: $99.00.Current price is: $64.99.

Online 10 Hour CE Package 2025-2026

  • Instant Access
  • 24/7 Access

$89.00

  • Self-Paced Video