The City of Columbia, mostly in Richland County with a small part in Lexington County.
Columbia sellers often have a house that's been a rental near the university, an older bungalow a parent left, or a place that just needs more than they want to spend. In Richland County, a cash buyer can take it without repairs and close around your schedule.
Instead of calling buyer after buyer, send one request. Cash buyers who work in Richland 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 Richland County make offers.
- 3. We match you with the best fit. More
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Selling a house in Columbia
Shandon, Rosewood, Melrose Heights and Earlewood have 1920s–50s bungalows and cottages on crawlspaces, Olympia has mill houses, and the outer neighborhoods are post-war brick ranches. Termites, crawlspace moisture, old wiring, aging HVAC and student-rental wear are common.
Buyers make offers on houses across Richland County, including:
- Shandon
- Rosewood
- Earlewood
- Melrose Heights
- Waverly
- Eau Claire
- Elmwood Park
- Cottontown
- Olympia
- Forest Acres
Common situations in Richland County
How each one works locally — and why a cash sale can help. General information, not legal advice.
Probate and inherited houses
The Richland County Probate Court opens estates for Columbia houses and appoints the personal representative who signs the sale.
More on probate and inherited houses →Behind on the mortgage
Richland County foreclosures go through the court; after the judgment, the sale is held by the Richland County Master-in-Equity. You own the house until the sale, so you can usually still sell.
More on behind on the mortgage →Behind on property taxes
Property taxes are collected by the Richland County Treasurer, and parcels left unpaid are offered at the county's annual delinquent tax sale, subject to the owner's right to redeem.
More on behind on property taxes →Code violations and city orders
The City of Columbia's code enforcement inspectors handle substandard housing, overgrowth and unsafe structures, and can order repairs or demolition.
More on code violations and city orders →Tired of being a landlord
Columbia evictions are filed with the Richland 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 Columbia: questions
My Columbia rental is near the University of South Carolina and needs a lot of work. Who would buy it?
Investors who rent to students buy these houses as-is all the time. They plan the repairs themselves, and any current leases transfer at closing.
How fast can I sell my house for cash in Columbia?
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 Richland 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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