Axiom Real Estate Academy

What Axiom Real Estate Academy does

Axiom Real Estate Academy is a privately held, South Carolina-based real estate education provider founded in 2018 by Brooke Madsen and headquartered at 7410 Northside Drive, Ste 150, North Charleston. The company delivers state-approved pre-licensing and continuing education courses required for South Carolina real estate licensure, operating under Real Estate Commission provider number RS.1015. Its core product portfolio consists of a 90-hour Pre-Licensing package ($475) combining the mandatory 60-hour Unit I Sales and 30-hour Unit II Advanced Real Estate Principles courses, a 30-hour Property Management licensing course ($350), broker pre-licensing courses, and recurring continuing education classes delivered through a partnership with the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors (CTAR).

The academy's offerings are delivered through three channels: in-person classroom instruction at the North Charleston training facility (held evenings 6:30-9:30pm in Tues-Fri or Mon/Wed/Thurs blocks), live instructor-led Zoom distance learning, and self-paced asynchronous online courses with a six-month completion window. Course materials include workbooks, the SC Principles of Real Estate textbook, and chapter audio recordings. The business model is transactional pay-as-you-go tuition, with course fees ranging from $100 (CE Cruise) to $475 (90-hour package). An annual experiential extension, the CE Cruise 2026, packages 10 hours of continuing education with a multi-day cruise aboard Celebrity Cruises in partnership with DRP International.

Customer segments include aspiring South Carolina real estate salespersons (primary), aspiring property managers, licensed professionals seeking CE credits for license renewal, and experienced agents pursuing broker licensure. The company operates with 1-10 employees, has no disclosed funding, no app or API surface, and no AI/ML capabilities. Its technology footprint is limited to a Wix-hosted website with online booking, a student login portal, and social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Geographic reach is regional (Charleston tri-county and Southeast US) with no global footprint, though the CE Cruise draws participants from a broader catchment via its Fort Lauderdale departure.

Name

Axiom Real Estate Academy

Legal name

Axiom Real Estate Academy

Website

https://axiomrealestateacademy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Axiom Real Estate Academy is a privately held, SC Real Estate Commission-approved school in North Charleston that delivers state-mandated pre-licensing, property management, broker, and continuing education courses to aspiring and licensed real estate professionals via in-person, Zoom, and online formats.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Licensing Education

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate Licensure Exam Prep (Salesperson/Broker, Appraiser) (EDANAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Real Estate, Appraisal & Mortgage (Agent/Broker CE, Appraiser CE) (EDAAALAI), Real Estate & Property Services (EDABALAW)

Keywords

• Real estate pre-licensing
• Continuing education courses
• Property management licensing
• Real estate training
• Broker licensing courses

Headquarters

HQ city

North Charleston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Pre-Licensing Course Fees: One-time fees for mandatory real estate pre-licensing courses required for South Carolina licensure. Includes 90-hour pre-licensing package at $475 covering both 60-hour and 30-hour courses.
2. Property Management Course: One-time fee for 30-hour property management licensing course at $350.
3. Continuing Education: CE course fees for license renewal, including the CE Cruise 2026 event at $100 per person for 10 hours of instruction, reporting, and paperwork.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Axiom Real Estate Academy delivers South Carolina Real Estate Commission-approved pre-licensing and continuing education courses for individuals pursuing a real estate salesperson, broker, or property manager license. The flagship offering is the 90-hour Pre-Licensing package ($475), which combines the mandatory 60-hour Unit I Sales and 30-hour Unit II Advanced Real Estate Principles courses, plus workbooks, textbooks, audio chapter recordings, and a list of hiring brokers. Additional offerings include a 30-hour Property Management licensing course ($350), broker pre-licensing courses, and Continuing Education courses scheduled through the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors (CTAR), including the annual CE Cruise 2026 event.

Product overview

Axiom Real Estate Academy is a single-location, in-person educational institution in North Charleston, SC offering state-approved real estate licensing courses. The core product portfolio consists of the 90-hour Pre-Licensing program (combining the mandatory 60-hour pre-license class and 30-hour advanced real estate principles course), a 30-hour Property Management licensing course, and Continuing Education courses delivered through partnership with Charleston Trident Association of Realtors. All in-person courses include supplementary materials such as workbooks, textbooks, and chapter audios. The academy also hosts a CE Cruise 2026 event for continuing education credit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 90 Hr Pre-Licensing Course (Tues-Fri schedule) In-person 90-hour pre-licensing course for the South Carolina real estate salesperson license, delivered Tuesday through Friday evenings from 6:30-9:30pm at the North Charleston training facility. Combines the mandatory 60-hour pre-license class with the 30-hour advanced real estate principles course. Includes workbook, SC Principles of Real Estate book, chapter audios, and a list of brokers hiring. Priced at $475. Intended for individuals 18+ with a high school diploma seeking the SC Real Estate Sales license.
• 90 Hr Pre-Licensing Course (Mon/Wed/Thurs schedule) In-person 90-hour pre-licensing course for the South Carolina real estate salesperson license, delivered Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 6:30-9:30pm. Same curriculum and $475 price as the Tues-Fri variant, with identical included materials (workbook, SC Principles of Real Estate book, chapter audios, broker hiring list). Designed for aspiring salespersons who require the Mon/Wed/Thurs schedule.
• Property Management Course 30-hour in-person weekday course required to obtain a South Carolina Property Management License. Covers property management principles and prepares students for the state property manager examination, including PMIC (Property Manager in Charge) responsibilities. Priced at $350. Targets individuals 18+ with a high school diploma seeking an SC Property Manager license.
• CE Cruise 2026 Continuing education cruise event scheduled for February 21-26, 2026 from Fort Lauderdale, FL to the Bahamas aboard Celebrity Cruises Summit. Includes 10 hours of CE instruction (elective and core) for $100 per person, with cruise logistics (cabin, food, beverage, WiFi, port fees, taxes, gratuities) handled separately through DRP International. Designed for currently licensed SC real estate professionals seeking to satisfy license renewal CE requirements in a travel-based setting.
• Continuing Education Courses Continuing Education (CE) courses covering elective and core content required for SC real estate license renewal. Scheduled and listed through the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors (CTAR) calendar, where students register to attend classes taught by Axiom instructors. Targets currently licensed SC real estate agents, brokers, and property managers approaching their license renewal cycle.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students prepared to pass SC Real Estate Sales examination on first attempt

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Charleston Trident Association of Realtors (CTAR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCTAR is a primary partner for scheduling continuing education courses. The academy teaches CE courses through CTAR's calendar system, providing access to their membership of realtors. Joint CE Cruise 2026 event organized with CTAR involvement.
• DRP InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDRP International handles cruise logistics for the CE Cruise 2026 event, including cabin reservations, deposits, payments, and booking coordination. They assist participants with finding cabin mates and provide the cruise booking platform.
• Celebrity CruisesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning cruise line providing the venue (Celebrity Summit ship) for CE Cruise 2026. Includes complimentary beverages, WiFi, and culinary experiences with partnership with chef Daniel Boulud. Provides meeting space for CE instruction.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Allied Real Estate Schools: Online-focused real estate licensing school with multi-state approval. Competes with Axiom for SC pre-licensing candidates who prioritize flexible asynchronous study over in-person classroom experience.
• The CE Shop: Large national online provider of real estate pre-licensing, exam prep, and continuing education across multiple states. Directly competes for the same SC licensure candidates and CE renewals as Axiom, but with a fully asynchronous digital model.
• Mbition (formerly 360training): Online-first real estate licensing school approved in dozens of states including South Carolina. Directly comparable because both deliver state-approved pre-licensing curricula, but Mbition competes primarily on price and convenience rather than in-person instruction.
• McKissock Learning: Provider of real estate pre-licensing and CE with both self-paced and instructor-led formats. Comparable to Axiom's CE and pre-licensing mix, with a stronger technology platform and national reach.
• Hondros Learning: Regional real estate and insurance school serving multiple states with in-person and online courses. Comparable to Axiom because it combines state-approved pre-licensing with live instruction, though at meaningfully larger scale across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic.

Regional players

• Champions School of Real Estate: Texas-based real estate school offering pre-licensing, CE, and exam prep with strong in-person and online delivery. Comparable business model to Axiom (classroom plus digital) though anchored in Texas rather than the Southeast.
• Bob Hogue School of Real Estate: Founder-led regional real estate school with in-person and online formats. Closely comparable to Axiom in operating model, scale, and instructor-driven brand, though concentrated in Florida rather than South Carolina.

Broad incumbents

• Colibri Real Estate: One of the largest national real estate education brands (parent of Real Estate Express, Kaplan-derived assets), offering pre-licensing and CE in most states. Competes with Axiom for SC candidates but operates at national scale across a broader real estate education portfolio.

Others

• Pearson VUE: Third-party testing vendor that administers the SC real estate licensing examinations on behalf of the state. Not a competitor to Axiom, but a downstream ecosystem partner whose test policies directly shape pre-licensing curriculum demand.
• South Carolina Real Estate Commission: State regulator that credentials pre-licensing and CE providers (including Axiom as RS.1015) and administers the licensing examinations. Not a competitor, but the gatekeeper that determines provider viability and curriculum requirements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/BrookeSCRealtor
• Facebookfacebook.com/AxiomRealEstateAcademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/brooke-madsen-20468647

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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