South Carolina real estate: buy or sell with a local AXEN agent
South Carolina requires an attorney at closing, taxes your main home at a much lower rate than a second home, and has a required seller disclosure. Here is what is the same everywhere in South Carolina, and our local guide for each city.
South Carolina cities we cover
Each guide covers the local neighborhoods, costs and rules for that city.
What every South Carolina buyer and seller should know
Attorney closings
A licensed South Carolina attorney must oversee the closing.
4% vs 6% property tax
A legal residence is assessed at 4% of value; second homes and rentals at 6%. Apply for the 4% rate with the county.
Seller disclosure
Most sellers must give a Residential Property Condition Disclosure.
Deed recording fee
State and county deed recording fees total $3.70 per $1,000 of price, usually paid by the seller.
Coastal homes
Near the coast, get flood and wind insurance quotes early.
Military buyers
Around bases like Shaw, VA loans are common. Talk to a lender early.
AXEN Realty in South Carolina
Every AXEN agent in South Carolina works under a licensed managing broker: Laura Nerbonne (license 28108); Wayne Green (license 28910). See every state on the state brokers page.
Buying? Start with the home buying guide and get pre-approved.
Selling? Read the home selling guide and get your home value.
Moving here? Read buying in a new state.
South Carolina real estate questions
Do I need an attorney to close in South Carolina?
Yes. South Carolina requires a licensed attorney to oversee the closing.
What is the 4% assessment in South Carolina?
A home you live in as your legal residence is assessed at 4% of its value for property tax. Second homes and rentals are assessed at 6%.
What does it cost to sell in South Carolina?
Besides agent pay, the state and county deed recording fee totals $3.70 per $1,000 of price, usually paid by the seller.
Does it cost anything to talk to an AXEN agent in South Carolina?
No. Talking with an AXEN agent about buying or selling in South Carolina is free.