Real Estate Laws & Customs - Chicago Title

Page 43 REAL ESTATE LAWS & CUSTOMS BY STATE SOUTH CAROLINA Title Insurance Rates Filed Form of Conveyance General Warranty Deed State Encumbrance Forms Mortgage Customary Closing Entity Attorney Commitment Issued? Duration? Yes. 6 months. When is Invoice Issued? Invoice with commitment Deed Transfer Tax? Yes, Deed Recording Fee Mortgage Tax? No Leasehold Tax? No CUSTOMARY FEE SPLITS Owner’s Policy Premium Buyer pays Loan Policy Premium Buyer pays Title Search & Examination Buyer pays Survey Charges Buyer pays; sometimes negotiated Deed Transfer Tax Seller pays Mortgage Tax Not applicable Closing Fees Buyer pays Recording Fees Buyer pays