The Real Estate School for Success provides comprehensive education of the highest quality to adults seeking successful careers as real estate salesmen, brokers, appraisers, and property managers. This education will be provided by qualified and experienced instructors in a classroom setting.
The governing body and faculty may be reached during business hours at (803) 807-9152.
The Real Estate School for Success is located at 288 Saint Andrews Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29210 (1.5 miles from the intersection of St Andrews Road and I-26 or Bush River Road and I-20).
Office phone number: (803) 807-9152.
Classroom sizes are limited to no more than thirty (30) students per class to ensure quality training and teacher/student interaction. Classrooms are equipped with overhead projectors, vending machines, and restrooms.
The offices and classrooms comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Students with disabilities will be accommodated.
Staff is available Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm.
Course hours differ for each course and may not coincide with Admissions Office hours. Schedules are provided to potential students. Courses are offered year-round.
The Admissions Office is closed and courses are not held on Federal or State holidays.
The Real Estate School for Success is privately owned and operated and is not affiliated with any real estate brokerage companies.
Smoking or chewing tobacco is prohibited inside the school building. Students may use tobacco outside and must dispose of cigarettes properly.
Students may not consume alcohol on school premises.
Students who arrive intoxicated will not be permitted in class.
Students who repeatedly arrive intoxicated may be expelled.
Phones must be completely turned off while in the classroom (no vibrate or silent).
Phones may be used in designated break areas.
Students who repeatedly use their phones during class will be asked to leave.
Office landline phones are not available for student use except in emergencies.
Students may not wear perfume or cologne while attending classes due to allergy concerns.
Students wearing perfume or cologne will be asked to leave until it can be removed.
Deodorant is allowed and encouraged.
Full tuition must be paid before the course start date.
Tuition cannot be transferred to another student once a course has started.
Cash, personal check, certified check, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover.
The school does not offer financial aid or financing.
Dishonored checks incur a $35 fee plus any bank fees.
If a check is dishonored after a certificate has been issued, the certificate will be invalidated.
All courses are reviewed and accredited by the South Carolina Real Estate Commission.
Students must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
Only the first 24 students who pay in full are guaranteed a seat.
Tuition must be paid in full before the course begins.
Students who cannot read or understand English are responsible for their own interpretation of materials.
Admission is valid for 180 days. Courses must be completed within this period or re-enrollment is required.
Students must be present during scheduled class times. Missed time must be made up.
Changes to phone number, email, or mailing address must be provided in writing.
Until notified, the school will use the original contact information.
The school upholds strict academic integrity.
Cheating on exams
Copying another person’s work
Falsifying identity or data
Destroying or stealing school or student property
Stealing exam questions
The school will notify the student of violations within three business days.
Actions may include warning, suspension, or expulsion.
Certificates may be nullified if integrity violations occur.
Students must act appropriately, show respect, use proper manners, and remain quiet during class.
Violating school policies
Harassment or annoyance
Destruction of property
Disruptive behavior
Students may be expelled for such conduct.
Real Estate Pre-Licensing (60 hrs) – $350
Real Estate Final Sales (30 hrs) – $299
Real Estate Broker A (30 hrs) – $250
Real Estate Broker B (30 hrs) – $250
Property Management (30 hrs) – $275
Appraisal L-1 (30 hrs) – $285
Appraisal L-2 (30 hrs) – $285
Appraisal L-3 (15 hrs) – $275
Continuing Education (4 hrs) – $60
Prices may change without notice.
Tuition listed does not include promotional discounts.
No additional costs apply beyond listed tuition.
Students have 180 days from enrollment to complete a course.
If the school cancels a course, students receive a 100% refund.
Before class starts: 90% refund (10% processing fee), if requested by email.
100% refund if:
Requested within 30 days, and
Course progress is 50% or less.
No refund if progress > 50% or if a certificate has been issued.
For Live/In-Person/Hybrid, no refunds after the class starts.
One free reschedule within six months of the original date.
No refunds after the original start date even if rescheduled.
Students may be reinstated at 50% of original tuition.
If a student does not pass the state exam on the first attempt after completing the Online Self-Paced Pre-Licensing course and meeting all requirements, they may choose a full refund.
Applies only to Online Self-Paced Pre-Licensing courses.
Complete 100% of the Online Self-Paced course
Complete all exam-prep modules
Take state exam within 60 days of course completion
Submit claim within 14 days with documentation
Eligible students may choose:
Full tuition refund, or
One free 180-day re-enrollment
Email info@realestateschoolforsuccess.com with:
Name, course title, completion date, exam date, and score report.
Does not apply to Live/Hybrid classes, late submissions, expired access, incomplete exam prep, or corporate/group enrollments unless written otherwise.
One claim per student per course. Refund invalidates any issued certificate. Cannot be combined with other refunds.
Applies to Online Self-Paced enrollments purchased after the policy publication date.
