Buyer's Information

Before working with a Licensed Real Estate agent you should familiarize yourself with some of the documents that you may be asked to complete and sign. The state of South Carolina has for years followed a rule of law that "protects the public”.

This means that a South Carolina Licensed Real Estate Agent is required to explain relevant South Carolina Real Estate Regulations to your satisfaction and then ask you to acknowledge in writing that you have received certain documents. This should be welcomed. In fact you should wonder about an agent who "does not" inform you. This process not only establishes how you and your agent will work together, but it protects both of you as the purchase process moves forward.

These links provide the documents and in some cases explanations from the State of South Carolina on how and when they should be used. Take the time now to familiarize yourself with this material. Doing so, will allow you to be on the same page as your agent of choice, and to establish a mutually beneficial long term business relationship from the outset.

Agency Relationships - explains the legal side of working with a Real Estate agent

Dual Agency - this form is used if the property you are looking at is also listed by your Buyers Agent

Residential Property Disclosure - you should see a copy of this form if you are purchasing a Residential property  Exemptions - there may be cases where a copy is not required and this form describes those cases

Land Sales act - the SC Law on land sales

SC Landlord Tenant act - information you should know if you plan to rent or lease your property

SC Real Estate Commission FAQ - most asked questions about real estate

The next link provides a series of Articles from Realty Times a respected publication that works toward a better understand of the real estate market. Here you will find information that will help you make the best choices when working in partnership with your real estate agent.

Buyers Advice