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The Galleria 9626 N. Kings Hwy
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Doing Real Estate Education Right
YOUR Success
OUR Priority
Voted Best Real Estate School In The Grand Strand!
5-Star Google Reviews
REEA Gold Standard and CDEI Certified Instructors
Experience The Pinnacle Difference
Our mission is to raise the standard of real estate education. With award-winning instructors, innovative and interactive instruction, consistently high pass rates, and unmatched customer service…there is a reason Pinnacle has been voted the best real estate and vocational school on the Grand Strand!

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Dynamic and Innovative Methods of Instruction
What We Do
All of our South Carolina and North Carolina courses are offered in-person, live via Zoom, or online self-paced. Tennessee courses are offered as a home study course utilizing a custom workbook. State Exam Prep courses are all offered online self-paced
Who We Are
We are more than just a real estate school, Pinnacle Real Estate Academy (PREA) is a trailblazing, female-owned powerhouse transforming how professionals enter and excel in the real estate industry. Founded in 2012 by Jennifer Nicely, we’ve rapidly evolved from a local Grand Strand institution to a multi-state educational leader, now offering comprehensive licensing courses for South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee—with ambitious expansion plans on the horizon.
What sets us apart? We’re not about memorization—we’re about transformation. Our instructors aren’t just teachers; they’re active real estate professionals who bring genuine, real-world insights into every classroom. We break down complex concepts into digestible lessons, leveraging cutting-edge teaching technologies to ensure your success isn’t just possible—it’s inevitable.
Our mission is bold: Raise the standard of real estate education by providing the most innovative tools, the most current information, and the most supportive learning environment in the industry. We don’t just want you to get a license—we want you to build an extraordinary career.
At PREA, we’re more than an educational institution. We’re your strategic partner, your guide, and your biggest cheerleader in the exciting world of real estate.
Ready to take your career to the next level? Let’s make it happen, together!