FSBO in Columbia, SC
South Carolina requires a licensed real estate attorney to conduct the closing. The attorney handles the deed, title search, and settlement statement. Budget $500–$1,000 for attorney fees — still far less than a listing commission.
Required Disclosures
South Carolina requires the Residential Property Condition Disclosure Statement. Deliver it to the buyer before or at offer. Disclose all known material defects including structural, mechanical, and environmental. Lead paint disclosure required for pre-1978 homes.
MLS Access
Columbia's MLS is the Consolidated Multiple Listing Service (CMLS). Flat fee services list on CMLS for $99–$299. Your listing feeds Zillow, Realtor.com, and Trulia. Offer 2–2.5% buyer's agent commission.
Columbia Market
Columbia is home to the University of South Carolina, Fort Jackson, and state government employment — creating stable, diverse demand. Irmo, Lexington, and Chapin are popular suburbs. Forest Acres and Forest Hills are established in-town neighborhoods.
Transfer Tax
South Carolina charges a deed recording fee of $1.85 per $500 of value. On a $300,000 home, that's $1,110 — one of the lower transfer tax rates in the Southeast.
Full Columbia FSBO guide at byownerhub.com/columbia-sc.