How to get a real estate license in Greenville, SC
There is no separate Greenville real estate license. Agents in Greenville 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 Greenville
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 Greenville.
Offices in Greenville
3 real estate franchise offices list an address in Greenville: 2 Coldwell Banker and 1 Century 21.
- CENTURY 21 Blackwell & Co. Realty, Inc. 219 Pelham Road, 29615 (864) 370-7000 · Office site
- Coldwell Banker Caine 111 Williams St, 29601 (864) 250-2850 · Office site
- Coldwell Banker Caine 3608 Pelham Rd Suite C, 29615 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 Greenville
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Greenville?
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 Greenville?
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.
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This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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