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Guide 11 / South Carolina

Broker-in-Charge and Property Manager-in-Charge

These licenses are for people who run a firm or office. Each builds on a license and exam you have already completed rather than adding a new exam.

The steps

  1. 01

    Broker-in-Charge starts with Broker

    Meet the Broker requirements first. If you have not passed the South Carolina Broker exam, apply for it and pass it before you apply as Broker-in-Charge.

  2. 02

    Connect the application to a company

    A Broker-in-Charge must have an ownership interest in the company or be actively engaged in its operation and management. The application fee is $250.

  3. 03

    Property Manager-in-Charge starts with Property Manager

    Meet the Property Manager requirements, be at least 21, and pass the Property Manager exam first.

  4. 04

    Complete 7 hours of accounting and record keeping

    Property Manager-in-Charge applicants take Commission-approved courses before the license is issued. The application fee is $250.

  5. 05

    Report trust account details

    If the firm holds trust funds, report the name and address of the bank holding the escrow account on the application.

  6. 06

    Taking over an existing firm

    A transfer requires an attestation signed by the current Broker-in-Charge, Property Manager-in-Charge, or company owner.