Yes: in South Carolina, real estate attorneys need a state license issued by the South Carolina Supreme Court; South Carolina Bar. You can check a name yourself on SC Bar Member Directory.
Real estate attorneys in South Carolina: what buyers ask
Do you need a real estate attorney to close in South Carolina?
Yes. The South Carolina Supreme Court has held that all real estate and mortgage loan closings must be supervised by a licensed attorney (Matrix Financial Services Corp. v. Frazer, 2011).
What closing costs does South Carolina law set?
South Carolina has no official typical closing-cost total. The deed recording fee is $3.70 per $1,000 ($1,480 on $400,000) with the seller liable, and Greenville County charges $15 to file a deed and $25 to file a mortgage.
Check a real estate attorney yourself
- License required · South Carolina Supreme Court; South Carolina Bar
- Titles you will see: Attorney
- Check a name yourself: SC Bar Member Directory
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