Dear Buyer,
Since you are looking for
houses
in Myrtle Beach, for investment purposes, retirement, or as a permanent
home this is the page to start your research. When looking for Oceanfront property, understand the insurance issues; with residential single
family homes ask about the HOA. Condos present some unique
opportunities, both as investments and as a second or permanent homes.
Know where you think you might want to live, Myrtle Beach itself,
Surfside Beach, North Myrtle Beach each has its own unique flavor.
Pawley's Island and Litchfield offer a little of the old world
atmosphere. While Conway and Georgetown give you small town Americana
while being close to the sandy beaches and warm water of South Carolina.
This whole area is called the Grand Strand, with Brookgreen Gardens,
Barefoot Landing, Broadway at the Beach; great vacations can be enjoyed
here, along with golf, with over 115 active courses to challenge without
frustrating you.
Before working with a Licensed
Real Estate agent you may want to familiarize yourself with some of the
documents that you may be asked to help complete and then sign. The
state of South Carolina has for several years followed a rule of law
that "protects the public"; this means that the Real Estate Agent is
required to inform you of the laws and then ask you to sign documents
attesting to this fact. There should be no fear on your part in doing
this, in fact you should wonder about an agent who "does not"
inform you. This process not only
establishes how the agent and you will work together, but protects both
of you down the road as the purchase process moves forward.
These links provide the documents and
in some cases explanations from the State of South Carolina how they
should be used. Taking the time NOW will allow you and your agent of
choice to work together for your mutual goals.
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
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
Time Share act - Laws
of South Carolina on Time Share and Interval ownership purchases
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
