South Carolina

Sustainability Resources

The Real Estate industry is one of the most environmentally damaging industries in the world accounting for:
30%
of total carbon dioxide
40%
of all energy
40%
of all raw materials
Our goal is to give you the resources you need to take sustainable action in improving, building, retrofitting and revamping your home. The impacts are real, the benefits significant, and the need critical. Join us in bringing sustainability home and creating a brighter future for all, starting with you.

Save money and do the world a favor!
Here's a list of Sustainability Initiatives in the area:

Ecobnb: Sustainable Accommodations

Ecobnb is a platform for eco-friendly rental opportunities and renters to connect and thrive together.

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Alen Breathesmart HEPA Air Purifier

Alen BreatheSmart HEPA Air Purifier is the energy efficient air purifier that filters out airborne particles.

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13 Best Ways to Save Water

This page provides home owners and renters with easy ways to save water in their home.

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South Carolina FAQs

Is South Carolina a judicial or non-judicial state?

Judicial

In a judicial foreclosure state, the lender must go through the court system in order to foreclose on a property. This process can be longer and more expensive for the lender compared to a non-judicial foreclosure.
In a judicial foreclosure state, the lender must go through the court system in order to foreclose on a property. This process can be longer and more expensive for the lender compared to a non-judicial foreclosure.

What is the process of closing on a property in South Carolina?

Attorneys customarily handle closings. Conveyance is by warranty deed. Mortgages are most often the security instruments. Foreclosures are judicial and take 3-5 months depending on court schedules. Foreclosure sales take place on the first Monday of every month following publication of notice once a week for 3 consecutive weeks. South Carolinians use owner’s and lender’s ALTA policies and endorsements. Buyers pay closing costs, title insurance premiums, and state mortgage taxes; sellers pay the transfer taxes. Property tax payment dates vary across the state from September 15 to December 31.

Property Taxes in South Carolina?

Varies across the state from September 15th to December 31st

In South Carolina, does a property management company require a real estate broker's license?

NO. South Carolina has a separate limited license for property managers. Real estate brokers and salespeople may also be involved in property management. Property managers must be licensed under a "property manager-in-charge" or a "broker-in-charge." A "property manager" is defined as an individual, who, for a fee, salary, or commission, or other valuable consideration or who with the intent or expectation of receiving compensation: - Negotiates or attempts to negotiate the rental or leasing of real estate or improvements thereon; - Lists or offers to list and provide services in connection with the leasing or rental of real estate or improvements thereon; - Advertises or otherwise holds himself out to the public as being engaged in any of the foregoing activities. A "property manager in charge" is the property manager who has responsibility for the actions of the associate property managers and who has responsibility and control over and liability for trust accounts. Generally, residential property managers are not exempt from the requirement that they have either a property manager license or a broker license, even if they do not engage in leasing activities.

Are there any exceptions to the requirement that a property manager have a broker's license in South Carolina?

YES. There are very limited exceptions to the requirement, including one for owners of property. For more information about these and other South Carolina property management requirements and exceptions, please contact the South Carolina Real Estate Commission. Before hiring a property manager to manage your South Carolina rental property, you should always check that he or she is licensed appropriately. You can check the license status of South Carolina property managers by referring to the state's online license verification service.

Do you need a broker's license to manage community associations in South Carolina?

There is no requirement that a community association manager or condo association manager in South Carolina hold a real estate broker's license.

South Carolina Real Estate Broker Requirements

Attorneys customarily handle closings. Conveyance is by warranty deed. Mortgages are most often the security instruments. Foreclosures are judicial and take 3-5 months depending on court schedules. Foreclosure sales take place on the first Monday of every month following publication of notice once a week for 3 consecutive weeks. South Carolinians use owner’s and lender’s ALTA policies and endorsements. Buyers pay closing costs, title insurance premiums, and state mortgage taxes; sellers pay the transfer taxes. Property tax payment dates vary across the state from September 15 to December 31.

South Carolina Real Estate Salesperson Requirements

Varies across the state from September 15th to December 31st

How do property ownership transfers work in South Carolina?

Warranty deed.

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