South Carolina Home Seller Net Proceeds Calculator
Estimate exactly what you'll walk away with after selling a home in South Carolina. Defaults below reflect typical South Carolina transfer-tax treatment, title custom, and seller closing costs.
Estimated net proceeds — South Carolina
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Net Proceeds Calculator — South Carolina
Defaults reflect typical South Carolina practice. Edit any field to match your transaction.
Figures last updated: June 2026
Sale & loan
Commission
Post-NAR settlement: the buyer-agent share is negotiable. Switch to listing-only if you're not offering buyer-agent compensation.
Title & closing costs
In South Carolina, the buyer customarily pays this. Informational only — the premium amount isn't included in the totals below.
Optional adjustments
Breakdown
| Gross sale price | $0 |
| Agent commission | − $0 |
| Mortgage payoff | − $0 |
| Title / escrow services | − $0 |
| Transfer / excise tax | − $0 |
| Recording fees | − $75 |
| Attorney fee | − $850 |
| Home warranty | − $0 |
| Repairs / concessions | − $0 |
| Property tax proration | − $0 |
| HOA dues owed | − $0 |
| Total deductions | − $925 |
| Estimated net proceeds | $0 |
Selling a home in South Carolina: what to expect
Transfer / excise tax
$1.85 per $500 (0.37%) - $1.30 state + $0.55 county — Confirmed via SC DOR (SC Code 12-24-10).
Title & closing custom
Attorney-state: a South Carolina attorney must conduct the closing. Owner's title policy customarily paid by BUYER.
Recording fees ~$15 plus the deed recording fee/transfer tax above.
Typical commission
Around 5.5% of the sale price in South Carolina, split between the listing and buyer's agents. Always negotiable.
Typical total seller closing costs
About 0.8%-1.8% of sale price (excluding agent commission).
Notes specific to South Carolina
- South Carolina's combined state and county deed recording fee is $2.40 per $500 ($4.80 per $1,000, 0.48%), paid by the seller.
- South Carolina requires a licensed attorney to conduct the residential real estate closing.
- Buyers customarily pay for the owner's title insurance policy.
Frequently asked questions — South Carolina
Who pays the transfer tax in South Carolina?
$1.85 per $500 (0.37%) - $1.30 state + $0.55 county — Confirmed via SC DOR (SC Code 12-24-10).
What are typical seller closing costs in South Carolina?
Excluding the real estate agent commission, sellers in South Carolina typically pay about 0.8%-1.8% of sale price of the sale price in closing costs. Attorney-state: a South Carolina attorney must conduct the closing. Owner's title policy customarily paid by BUYER.
What is the typical real estate commission in South Carolina?
The typical combined real estate commission in South Carolina is around 5.5% of the sale price, split between the listing and buyer's agents. Commission is always negotiable.
Do I need an attorney to sell a home in South Carolina?
South Carolina requires a licensed attorney to conduct the residential real estate closing.