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How to get a real estate license in Myrtle Beach, SC

There is no separate Myrtle Beach real estate license. Agents in Myrtle Beach 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

  1. Meet the basics
  2. Take 90 hours of instruction
  3. Pass both exam portions
  4. Apply within 1 year under a broker-in-charge

Full South Carolina guide · Renewal and CE rules

Picking a brokerage in Myrtle Beach

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 Myrtle Beach.

Offices in Myrtle Beach

8 real estate franchise offices list an address in Myrtle Beach: 5 Century 21 and 3 Coldwell Banker.

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 Myrtle Beach

Questions

Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Myrtle Beach?

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 Myrtle Beach?

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: North Myrtle Beach · Conway

This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.

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