Escrow & Title
South Carolina is an 'attorney state' for real estate closings. This means:
ABoth buyer and seller must be represented by attorneys
BA licensed attorney must conduct or supervise the closing✓ Correct
CThe closing attorney represents the lender only
DAn attorney must approve all offers before acceptance
Explanation
South Carolina requires that a licensed attorney conduct or directly supervise real estate closings. The closing attorney handles title examination, closing documents, and disbursement of funds.
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