About Corbett Law PA Law Office — Real Estate Myrtle Beach South Carolina

Corbett Law PA Law Office handles real estate Myrtle Beach buyers and sellers depend on for closings, title work, and contract review along the Grand Strand. The firm serves Horry County, where the median Myrtle Beach home sale price climbed to roughly $400,000 in fall 2025. Because South Carolina is an attorney-state for closings, every transaction requires an attorney to oversee title and disbursement, which keeps the practice steadily involved in residential and small-investor deals.

Real estate disputes in this area run through the Horry County Court of Common Pleas in Conway, while routine recordings flow through the County Register of Deeds. For clients comparing nearby firms, the Myrtle Beach attorney directory lists additional offices. However, many buyers prefer a small local closing practice because the same attorney handles contract questions, the title search, and the closing day signing.

What Clients Say

Reviewers of Grand Strand real estate firms repeatedly mention three things: clear closing-cost estimates well before signing, prompt responses to lender title requests, and patience explaining HOA documents on condo deals. Therefore, expect the first conversation to focus on the contract timeline, due diligence period, and any title concerns flagged early.

Real Estate Myrtle Beach — Practice Areas & Services

• Residential closings for single-family, condo, and oceanfront purchases in Horry County
• Title searches, title insurance, and curative work for older Myrtle Beach properties
• FSBO and investor closings, 1031 exchange coordination, and seller-financed deals
• HOA covenant disputes and short-term rental compliance for Grand Strand condos
• Purchase-and-sale contract review, addendum drafting, and earnest money disputes

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does South Carolina require an attorney at closing?

South Carolina is one of a handful of states where the title search, document preparation, and closing disbursement must be supervised by a licensed attorney. The South Carolina Supreme Court reaffirmed this rule in State v. Buyers Service. As a result, every Myrtle Beach closing has an attorney involved, even when a national title company also touches the file.

How much do Myrtle Beach closing legal fees cost?

Closing attorney fees in Horry County typically run $700–$1,500 for a standard residential purchase, separate from title insurance premium and recording costs. Cash deals and FSBOs often cost less because there is no lender package to coordinate. Always ask for a written fee quote before signing the engagement.

Where are Horry County real estate disputes heard?

Contested matters such as boundary disputes, specific performance suits, and contract breach claims are filed in the Horry County Court of Common Pleas at the Government and Justice Center in Conway. Small money disputes under $7,500 may proceed in Magistrate’s Court. Mediation is required in most civil cases before trial.