Voted Best Real Estate School · SC 2025

South
Carolina’s
#1 Real Estate
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Award-winning instructors. Flexible online and in-person courses across SC, NC, and TN. Your success is our priority.

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Trusted by thousands of graduates Serving SC, NC and TN since 2012
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Based on 311 Google Reviews

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Voted Best Real Estate School Grand Strand and South Carolina · 2025
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Multi-State Licensing Available South Carolina · North Carolina · Tennessee
Best of South Carolina 2025
North Strand News
Myrtle Beach Herald
REEA Gold Standard
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Five-Star Reviews
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Google Reviews
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2012
Year Founded
Our Programs

What Path Are You On?

SC and NC courses available in-person, live via Zoom, or online self-paced. TN courses via home study. State Exam Prep available online.

Get Your License

Launch your real estate career with comprehensive pre-licensing courses in SC and NC. Multiple formats to fit your schedule.

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Post-Licensing

Complete your required post-licensing hours with engaging coursework designed to build confidently on your foundation.

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Continuing Education

Stay current and compliant with REEA-certified CE courses for active SC, NC, and TN agents. Flexible scheduling available.

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Exam Prep

Pass your state exam on the first try. Our proven prep courses feature practice tests, real-world strategies, and expert coaching.

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Property Management License

Expand into property management with the required SC licensing courses, another way to grow your real estate business.

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Hang Your License and Earn Referrals

Already licensed but not actively selling? Hang with Pinnacle and earn referral income, a smart, low-commitment option.

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PINNACLE
Real Estate Academy
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Founded by Jennifer NicelyMyrtle Beach, SC · Est. 2012
Who We Are

The Pinnacle Difference

Pinnacle Real Estate Academy is a trailblazing, female-owned institution transforming how professionals enter the real estate industry. Our instructors aren’t just teachers. They’re active professionals who bring genuine, real-world insights into every classroom.

Since 2012, we’ve grown from a local Grand Strand school into a multi-state educational leader serving South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee, with ambitious expansion on the horizon.

✓ REEA Gold Standard and CDEI Certified Instructors

✓ 100% Female Owned and Operated

✓ Active Real Estate Professionals as Instructors

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Student Reviews

What Our Students Say

Don’t take our word for it. Here’s what real students say about their Pinnacle experience.

★★★★★

“I signed up for the in-person pre-licensing course and found the instructors incredible. They are all very accommodating. I was able to make up any classes I missed. Highly recommend Pinnacle to anyone looking to get their license.”

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Sarah M.
Licensed Real Estate Agent · Myrtle Beach, SC
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“The best decision I made was choosing Pinnacle. The instructors are actual agents working in the field. Everything they teach is immediately applicable. No fluff. Just real knowledge that prepared me from day one.”

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James T.
Realtor · Grand Strand, SC
★★★★★

“Pinnacle made the entire licensing process clear and stress-free. The exam prep course was worth every penny. I passed on my first attempt! The support team was available anytime I had questions.”

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Rachel K.
New Agent · Charlotte, NC
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