What is the difference between a real estate agent, a broker, and an associate broker in Awendaw?

A real estate agent in Awendaw, or anywhere in South Carolina, must work under a licensed broker, while a broker has completed additional education and experience requirements that allow them to supervise other agents or operate their own brokerage. An associate broker holds that broker-level license but chooses to work under another broker rather than running their own firm. Brian Beatty's team includes agents working under this same licensing structure required across South Carolina, not just in Awendaw.