The City of Charleston, mostly in Charleston County; Daniel Island and Cainhoy are in Berkeley County.
Charleston houses carry their own costs: salt air, termites, high water and historic rules on the peninsula. When an owner can't take those on, a cash buyer in Charleston will buy the house as-is, flood history and all.
Instead of calling buyer after buyer, send one request. Cash buyers who work in Charleston County compete for the house, and we match you with the one that fits your price and your timeline.
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- 1. Tell us about the house in one form.
- 2. Cash buyers who work in Charleston County make offers.
- 3. We match you with the best fit. More
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Selling a house in Charleston
The peninsula has 1700s–1800s single houses and Charleston-style frame homes, many raised; West Ashley and James Island are mostly 1950s–70s brick ranches on slab or low crawlspaces. Wood rot, termite damage, flood damage, rusted HVAC and storm-worn roofs are the common repairs.
Buyers make offers on houses across Charleston County, including:
- West Ashley
- James Island
- Johns Island
- Daniel Island
- Wagener Terrace
- the East Side
- Cannonborough-Elliotborough
- North Central
- Byrnes Downs
- Avondale
Common situations in Charleston County
How each one works locally — and why a cash sale can help. General information, not legal advice.
Probate and inherited houses
Estates for Charleston houses are handled by the Charleston County Probate Court, which appoints the personal representative who can sign the deed.
More on probate and inherited houses →Behind on the mortgage
In Charleston County a foreclosure is a court case, and once the lender has a judgment the Charleston County Master-in-Equity sells the house at a public auction. You own the house until the sale, so you can usually still sell.
More on behind on the mortgage →Behind on property taxes
The Charleston County Treasurer collects property taxes; parcels still unpaid go to the county's delinquent tax sale, which the owner can undo by redeeming within the redemption year.
More on behind on property taxes →Code violations and city orders
The City of Charleston's code enforcement handles unsafe, vacant and overgrown properties, and exterior work in the historic districts needs the city's Board of Architectural Review.
More on code violations and city orders →Tired of being a landlord
Evictions on the city's Charleston County side are heard in the Charleston County magistrate courts. You can sell with tenants in place — paying, behind, or mid-eviction.
More on tired of being a landlord →No fees or commissions, no showings or repairs, and buyers never see your contact details until you choose one. How DealSherpa works.
Selling for cash in Charleston: questions
My Charleston house has flooded more than once. Will anyone make an offer?
Yes. Investors in Charleston buy flood-prone houses and plan to raise, repair or rebuild them. Share what you know about past water and insurance claims so the offer reflects it.
How fast can I sell my house for cash in Charleston?
South Carolina requires a licensed attorney to close the sale; the attorney pays the loan and any delinquent taxes. Once you accept an offer, most Charleston County cash sales close in one to three weeks — sooner if there's no estate or lien paperwork to clear, or later on a date you choose.
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