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Chip Browne is the President and Owner of the Real Estate School of South Carolina. No one has successfully prepared more real estate students in South Carolina than Chip Browne. Period. Licensed since 1978, he began teaching real estate sales and broker courses in 1982 with his father, the late Charles H. “Charlie” Browne. Chip has earned the reputation s an extremely thorough educator who possesses the rare ability to communicate effectively with beginning students as well as seasoned professionals. He has taught real estate courses throughout South Carolina, Florida and abroad. In fact, recently Chip was honored to be asked by a major international developer to instruct many Florida real estate agents at the $150,000,000 Club at Hammock Beach resort in St. Augustine, Florida. Additionally, he is the Broker In Charge of South Carolina Realty, a real estate brokerage, development, and property management company. Chip is the author of the textbook, South Carolina Real Estate Principles, a reviewer of Dearborn Real Estate Education’s Ethics in Today’s Real Estate World, and is a founding member of the American Association of Real Estate Schools and Colleges. In 2011, he contributed his time and assistance as an invited member of the South Carolina Real Estate Commission's License Law Task Force. A Clemson University graduate, his post-graduate work includes Constitutional Law and Political Science. In his spare time, Chip enjoys scuba diving in exotic locales, tropical gardening, and actively participating as a member of the South Carolina Chapter of the Ferrari Club of North America.

Melissa Sprouse Browne holds the roles of Vice President and Co-Owner of the Real Estate School of South Carolina, President of The Marketing Division , a full service advertising agency, co-owner of South Carolina Realty, LLC and owner of Cora Care in-home care. Melissa has extensive experience in the marketing, advertising and public relations field. She has served as creative director of a multi-million dollar advertising agency, the regional marketing director for Trane Comfort Solutions, publications manager for the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce and was the marketing director for one of the larger real estate firms on the East Coast. A licensed real estate broker and real estate course instructor, Melissa is the co-owner of South Carolina Realty, LLC with her husband, Chip Browne. She has been licensed as a real estate professional since 1999. She has consistently remained in the top 15% of real estate professionals, actively listing and selling both residential and commercial properties. She attended the University of South Carolina and majored in Criminal Justice. She also attended California Coast University and majored in health care administration.

Steve has over 40 years of experience in the real estate industry, Steve has developed a deep expertise in every aspect of the field. His extensive background includes 20 years in construction and building, where he worked on new construction, property management, and real estate investment. For the past 35 years, Steve has been sharing his wealth of knowledge with others, bringing a practical, hands-on approach to the classroom. Steve is passionate about educating future real estate professionals, drawing from his broad experience to provide valuable insights into both the technical and business sides of the industry. Outside of his professional life, Steve is a dedicated family man, married with two grown daughters.

Mark is a former high school teacher with over 15 years of experience in education. Known for his passion for teaching and dedication to his students, Mark brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to every classroom. Mark has been with SC Realty for about 5 years, and has been a valued member of the teaching team for the past 3 years. He combines his deep understanding of education with a strong background in real estate, helping students navigate their way through the industry. Outside of his professional life, Mark is a father of three and the husband of a nurse.

Reggie is a US Army veteran with 31 years of real estate experience, including 14 years as a Broker in Charge, and a state certified instructor for 25 years, Reggie brings a wealth of experience, humor and insights into the classroom. Reggie is married with 3 grown children and 8 grandchildren.