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For Sale By Owner Websites in South Carolina (2026): Costs, MLSs and Buyer Picks

For Sale By Owner Websites in South Carolina (2026): Costs, MLSs and Buyer Picks

Updated November 2026. Prices for each company were read on its own pricing or state pages on October 20, 2026. SC statutes and Zillow values were read on October 22, 2026. Beycome is one of the companies listed.

In South Carolina, a for sale by owner website that puts your home on the MLS costs $85 to $399 upfront as of November 2026. On the typical South Carolina home, worth $304,300 (Zillow, September 2026), the all-in cost runs from $99 to about $1,611 once closing fees are added. For the rest of the process, see selling by owner in Charleston, SC. Which of the state’s 8 MLSs you land on depends on your county.

Jump to: 📍 SC MLSs · 💲 All-in cost · 🏢 Sites · 🪜 SC fees and forms · 🔎 Buyers in the Upstate · 🤝 Reviews · ❓ FAQ

Key takeaways

  • Beycome lists on 8 South Carolina MLSs, from Charleston Trident to Western Upstate, from $99 in most states (see your state page), South Carolina included.
  • On a $304,300 home, a 0.5% closing fee adds $1,521.50 to an $85 or $89 listing.
  • South Carolina’s deed recording fee is $1.85 per $500 of value: $1,126.65 on $304,300.
  • Most SC sellers of one to four homes must give buyers the state’s residential property condition disclosure statement.

Which MLS will a South Carolina FSBO listing go on?

South Carolina doesn’t have one statewide MLS, which is why we rank for sale by owner websites in Charleston, SC on Charleston Trident MLS access. Your listing goes on the one that covers your county, and that’s where local buyer’s agents search. So ask any FSBO site first: which MLS will my home be on?

Beycome’s South Carolina page names the 8 MLSs we list on, all included in the flat fee.

Area MLS Typical home value, Sept. 2026 1-year change
Charleston metro Charleston Trident MLS $437,500 -0.2%
Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand Coastal Carolinas MLS (CCAR) $339,700 +0.6%
Columbia and the Midlands Consolidated MLS $253,000 +1.6%
Greenville and the Upstate Greater Greenville MLS $312,000 +1.4%
Western Upstate Western Upstate MLS See county n/a
SC counties near Charlotte Canopy MLS See county n/a
Aiken area Aiken MLS See county n/a
Other areas My State MLS South Carolina Statewide $304,300 +0.9%

Values are Zillow’s typical home value for each metro. Selling on Hilton Head or in Beaufort County? Those areas have their own MLSs, which aren’t on our list today, and Houzeo’s SC page adds 0.5% at closing for listings there. Ask any company directly before you pay.

For the step-by-step in the Midlands, read how to list your Columbia home on the MLS by owner.

What do for sale by owner websites in South Carolina cost, all-in?

The sticker price is half the story. Some plans add a percentage of your price at closing. We priced each entry MLS plan on two homes: the statewide typical value and a typical Charleston city home ($587,500).

Entry MLS plan Upfront + at closing Photos / term On $304,300 (SC) On $587,500 (Charleston)
Beycome Basic $99 + $0 MLS max / max term** $99 $99
Brokerless $99 + $0 6 / 6 months $99 $99
Homecoin $149 + $0 Max / 12 months $149 $149
Fizber $270 sale price + none stated for SC 6 / 6 months $270 $270
ISoldMyHouse $299 + none stated 10 / 6 months $299 $299
Houzeo Bronze $399 + $0 25 / 6 months $399 $399
HomeZu (SC) $399 + 0.1% to 0.25% 25 / 6 months $703.30 to $1,159.75 $986.50 to $1,867.75
ByOwner.com MLS plan $295 + 0.25% 50 / 6 months $1,055.75 $1,763.75
Unreal Estate Basic $85 + 0.5% 15 / not stated $1,606.50 $3,022.50
List With Freedom Gold $89 + 0.5% 25 / 6 months $1,610.50 $3,026.50

Two $99 plans aren’t the same listing: Beycome’s gives the MLS photo maximum and the longest term allowed; Brokerless’s gives 6 photos and 6 months.

What is the best for sale by owner website for a South Carolina seller?

The one that reaches your county’s MLS, gives you enough photos and time, and takes no percentage at closing.

Beycome Basic, from $99 in most states (see your state page). The MLS photo maximum, the longest term the state and MLS allow, unlimited updates and e-signature. Offer and negotiation help comes from our Artur AI assistant. ShowingTime is included where the MLS offers it. No cancellation fee, and nothing due to Beycome at closing. See the South Carolina flat fee MLS plans.

Brokerless, $99. Six photos and six months on the entry plan, and no closing fees. Negotiation is up to you. Its site claims national coverage without naming SC MLSs.

Homecoin, $149. Max photos, 12 months, 10 free changes and cancel at no cost. Homecoin lists South Carolina as an active state and says price varies by MLS.

Houzeo Bronze, $399. 25 photos, 6 months and $0 at closing. Silver, Gold and Platinum add 0.5% to 1.25% at closing, with a minimum closing fee on its pricing page, and the SC page adds 0.5% for Hilton Head and Beaufort County MLS listings.

Fizber, ISoldMyHouse, HomeZu, ByOwner.com, Unreal Estate and List With Freedom. The table above has their entry plans. Watch the ones that add 0.1% to 0.5% at closing: on a Charleston home that’s more than the listing itself. List With Freedom doesn’t name SC on its pricing page.

Want companies ranked as MLS brokers instead? See our South Carolina flat fee MLS company comparison, or the city pages for Charleston and Greenville.

What fees and forms apply to a South Carolina FSBO sale?

Deed recording fee

Section 12-24-10 of the South Carolina Code sets a fee for recording a deed of $1.85 for each $500, or part of $500, of the property’s value. Section 12-24-90 splits it into a state fee of $1.30 and a county fee of $0.55 per $500.

Home value $500 units Recording fee at $1.85
$253,000 (Columbia metro) 506 $936.10
$304,300 (statewide) 609 $1,126.65
$587,500 (Charleston city) 1,175 $2,173.75

Your contract says who pays it. It’s collected when the deed is recorded with the county. To find your parcel and tax records, see our guide to the South Carolina property tax ID.

Residential property condition disclosure statement

Under the Residential Property Condition Disclosure Act, section 27-50-40, the owner of a home with one to four units must give the buyer a written disclosure statement on the form set by the South Carolina Real Estate Commission. It can be delivered electronically.

Section 27-50-30 lists exceptions, such as foreclosures and sales where both sides agree in writing to skip it. Our guide to drafting a FSBO contract in South Carolina walks through the rest of the paperwork.

Should a South Carolina seller pay for a person to negotiate?

If you’d rather not handle offers yourself, compare full-service plans. Totals are on the $304,300 SC home.

Plan Listing agent (example) Houzeo Platinum Beycome Concierge
Price 3% commission (example) $499 + 1.25% (with a minimum) Flat fee, see current price; $0 at closing
Term Negotiated 12 months Max the state and MLS allow**
Who helps A listing agent Offer and repair negotiation Beycome experts; you make every decision
Total on $304,300 $9,129 $4,302.75 The flat fee only

With Beycome Concierge (see current price), experts work with you on the back and forth, 7 days a week, whenever you need them. You keep control of price, offers and timing.

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List your home on the MLS from $99

A flat fee instead of a percentage, and $0 to Beycome at closing. You stay in control of your sale.

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Get up to 2% back at closing

On homes listed by other agents, Beycome credits you up to 2% of the price at closing (1% kept, $1,499 minimum; not on FSBO homes or homes listed by Beycome sellers).

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The 3% figure is an example only. Commissions are not set by law or by NAR rules and are fully negotiable. Sellers choose whether to offer a buyer’s agent any compensation, and how much. Since August 17, 2024, those offers can’t be shown on the MLS.

Weighing whether to use an agent at all? Our guide to selling your South Carolina home without a realtor sets out both paths, and For Sale By Owner in South Carolina has our state page.

Which platforms find Upstate South Carolina houses and condos at the best price?

Short answer, as of November 2026: search the big portals for free, check sold prices, and cut what you pay at closing. Here’s each option, judged on price.

Platform Why we’d use it (price) Why we might not
Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin Free to search; they carry most Greater Greenville MLS and Western Upstate MLS listings, price cuts and recent sales Their value estimates are estimates; the contact button often routes you to a partner agent
A local buyer’s agent Sees new MLS listings and sold comps on day one Their pay is negotiable and set in a written agreement you sign before touring
FSBO sites and Facebook Marketplace Some owners price a little lower with no listing agent Few listings, thin data, and you check title and disclosures yourself
Beycome buyer program No upfront fee; part of the buyer-agent commission comes back to you at closing No credit on most FSBO homes or on homes listed by Beycome sellers

For condos, ask for the HOA dues and any special assessment before you offer: a $40 monthly difference is $4,800 over 10 years. Compare sold prices in the same building.

The Beycome buyer program in Greenville works on homes listed by other agents. Beycome keeps 1% of the price (minimum $1,499) and credits the rest of the buyer-agent commission the seller offers at closing, with lender approval. Buying straight from an owner? Our guide on how to buy a house from an owner covers the steps.

What reviewers say about these services

A balanced sample of public reviews, quoted as written and trimmed.

List With Freedom

  • From A on Trustpilot (read October 22, 2026): “5 stars are not enough! … We highly recommend LWF to anyone wishing to sell their own home.”.
  • From Michael on Trustpilot (read October 22, 2026): “Wording on MLS confused agents and had wrong contact info so people couldn’t figure out how to contact us to show the house.”.

HomeZu (Simple Choice Realty)

  • From Ian on Yelp: “Their listing process is cost effective, very simple and user friendly.”.
  • From Westledge on Yelp: “They’re more than willing to contact you almost immediately unless you’re trying to cancel.”.

Homecoin

ISoldMyHouse

  • From David on Yelp: “They supplied everything from all the paperwork we would need to the lawn sign. Great Experience!!!”.
  • From Scott on Yelp: “Set us up with a terrible realtor … a waste of $299.00, we ended up selling through Facebook Marketplace.”.

iSave Realty (South Carolina only)

Houzeo

  • From Susan on Trustpilot (read October 22, 2026): “He was very kind, patient and professional he had great customer service skills”.
  • From Charles on Trustpilot (read October 22, 2026): “Required payment uofront before could see documents.”.

South Carolina FSBO website questions

What are the best for sale by owner websites in South Carolina?

Look for one that lists on your county’s MLS with no fee at closing. In our October 20, 2026 check, Beycome Basic, Brokerless ($99) and Homecoin ($149) charge nothing at closing; they differ on photos and term.

How much does it cost to list on the MLS by owner in South Carolina?

Entry plans cost $85 to $399 upfront. With closing fees, the all-in cost on a $304,300 home runs from $99 to about $1,611.

Which MLS covers Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Myrtle Beach?

Charleston Trident MLS, Consolidated MLS, Greater Greenville MLS and Coastal Carolinas MLS. Beycome lists on all four and 4 more SC MLSs.

What is the deed recording fee in South Carolina?

$1.85 per $500 of value ($1.30 state, $0.55 county). On a $304,300 home, that’s $1,126.65.

Do South Carolina sellers have to give a disclosure statement?

Yes, for most sales of one to four homes, under section 27-50-40. Some sales are exempt, including when both sides agree in writing to skip it.

Do I need a realtor to sell my house in South Carolina?

No, it’s not required; it’s your choice. You can sell by owner, use a flat fee MLS listing, or hire a listing agent.

Where can I find condos for sale in the Upstate at the best price?

Search Zillow, Realtor.com and Redfin for free, then compare sold prices in the same building and the HOA dues. A buyer rebate program can lower what you pay at closing on agent-listed condos.

Can I sell a lake house on Lake Hartwell by owner?

Yes. A flat fee MLS listing puts it in front of local buyer’s agents. Have your Corps of Engineers dock permit and shoreline papers ready, since waterfront buyers ask for them first.

Reviewed by Beycome Brokerage Realty LLC, a licensed real estate brokerage. Licenses are listed at beycome.com/faq/how-to/are-you-a-licensed-broker/.

Competitor prices, fees, photos, terms and coverage come from each company’s own pricing or state pages, read on October 20, 2026. Prices change; check before you buy.

Home values are the Zillow Home Value Index (typical value, all homes) for September 2026. They are estimates, not sale prices.

Beycome prices are as of November 2, 2026 and subject to change. Basic: from $99 in most states (see your state page). Concierge: see current price on beycome.com/concierge. Support runs 7 days a week, and the Artur AI assistant answers 24/7. “$0 at closing” means no Beycome fee at closing. Deed recording fees, other closing costs, taxes and any buyer’s agent pay you agree to still apply.

Cancel free means no cancellation fee, not a refund; there’s no refund once the listing is live, and listings under contract can’t be canceled. ** Listing term is the maximum the state and MLS allow: 24 months, or 12 months in Maryland and Pennsylvania.

Commissions are not set by law or by NAR rules and are fully negotiable. Sellers choose whether to offer any compensation to a buyer’s agent, and how much; since August 17, 2024, those offers can’t be shown on the MLS.

Buyer program: no upfront fee; Beycome keeps 1% of the price with a $1,499 minimum and credits the rest, subject to the compensation offered and lender approval. It doesn’t apply to most FSBO homes or homes listed by Beycome sellers.

Brokerage services are provided through affiliated licensed brokerages in 18 states and DC. This is general information, not legal advice; rules vary by state and MLS.

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Artur

Artur is Beycome’s too-smart real estate guru. It learns from the real transaction data behind Beycome listings — list prices, sold prices, days on market, commissions, fees, and local market rules across the states and jurisdictions where Beycome operates — then turns that data into practical guides, comparisons, and market insights built to help people make smarter real estate decisions.

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