How to get a real estate license in Beaufort, SC
There is no separate Beaufort real estate license. Agents in Beaufort hold a South Carolina associate license from the South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SC LLR), the same as everywhere else in the state. Here is what that means locally, with the full steps in the South Carolina guide.
The South Carolina steps at a glance
- Meet the basics
- Take 90 hours of instruction
- Pass both exam portions
- Apply within 1 year under a broker-in-charge
Full South Carolina guide · Renewal and CE rules
Picking a brokerage in Beaufort
The South Carolina guide explains when you need to work under a broker. Many new agents talk to a few local offices before they decide. These franchise offices list an address in Beaufort.
Offices in Beaufort
3 real estate franchise offices list an address in Beaufort: 2 Century 21 and 1 Coldwell Banker.
- CENTURY 21 Carolina Realty, Inc. 920 Bay Street, 29902 (843) 521-2121 · Office site
- CENTURY 21 Coastal Town Realty 83 Sams Point Road, 29907 (843) 379-9921 · Office site
- Coldwell Banker Access Realty 1211 Newcastle St Ste C, 29902 (843) 986-2444 · Office site
Source: All The Places (CC-0), from each brand's public office locator, as of October 18, 2026. Not affiliated and not a recommendation; confirm details with the office.
Agents and offices in Beaufort
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Beaufort?
Not for the real estate license itself: the South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SC LLR) issues it and it covers all of South Carolina. The city may have its own business license rules, so check with the city.
Where do I take the course if I live in Beaufort?
Any school approved by the South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SC LLR) works, in a classroom or online where the state allows it. Check the approval before you pay.
Nearby city guides: Bluffton · Hilton Head Island
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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