How to get a real estate license in Columbia, SC
There is no separate Columbia real estate license. Agents in Columbia 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 Columbia
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 Columbia.
Offices in Columbia
1 real estate franchise office lists an address in Columbia: 1 Coldwell Banker.
- Coldwell Banker Realty 1711 Gervais St, 29201 (803) 799-8035 · 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 Columbia
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Columbia?
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 Columbia?
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: Lexington · Irmo · Chapin · West Columbia
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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