Greenville SC Real Estate Partners I Trust ๐ค
These are the Greenville SC real estate partners I trust and refer my clients to: a mortgage team, a homeowners insurance agent, a home inspection company, a septic company, a pest control company, a closing attorney, a land management company, and a closing coordinator. Each one handles a different piece of a home sale, and each one comes in at a different point in the process. You’re always free to choose your own providers. This list is simply who I’ve seen do good work.
Below you’ll find what each business does, followed by a simple timeline showing when each one steps into a typical Upstate transaction.
Who Are My Trusted Greenville SC Real Estate Partners?
My partner list covers financing, insurance, inspections, septic, pest and termite work, the legal side of closing, land work, and closing coordination. I keep the list short on purpose. A home sale has a lot of moving parts, and I’d rather work with a few people I know will answer the phone than a long list of strangers.
๐ฆ Dan Creasap โ Fairway Independent Mortgage
Dan is a mortgage loan officer with Fairway Independent Mortgage. He’s who I send buyers to when they need to talk through loan options and get pre-approved before they start touring homes. A good loan officer tells you what you qualify for, what your payment will really look like, and what paperwork you’ll need, so there are no surprises in underwriting.
๐ Fairway Independent Mortgage
๐ฆ Jeff Gilmore โ Fairway Independent Mortgage
Jeff Gilmore is a Senior Vice President and Area Manager with Fairway Independent Mortgage. Between Jeff and Dan, my buyers have a Fairway team that can walk them through loan programs, pre-approval, and what it takes to get to the closing table on time.
๐ Email Jeff Gilmore
๐ก๏ธ Dimitri Apostle โ Brightway Insurance
Dimitri Apostle owns a Brightway Insurance agency. Brightway agencies shop coverage with multiple insurance companies instead of selling just one, which helps when you’re comparing homeowners insurance quotes. Your lender will need proof of homeowners insurance before closing, so it pays to start this early, especially on older homes, lake homes, or anything with a pool.
๐ Pro-Tech Inspections
Pro-Tech Inspections is a Greenville-based home inspection and environmental testing company serving the Upstate and Midlands. Their services include whole-home inspections (with thermal imaging), CL-100 termite letters, radon testing, mold and air quality testing, sewer scopes, roof, HVAC, pool, well, and septic inspections, and new construction inspections.
๐ Pro Tech Inspections
โ๏ธ Jan Horton โ Toates Law Firm
In South Carolina, a licensed attorney has to be involved in a residential closing. The SC Supreme Court has said an attorney must take part in the critical steps, including the title work, reviewing the documents, conducting the closing, and overseeing how funds are paid out. Jan Horton handles that legal side for my clients. She practices at Toates Law Firm in downtown Greenville, which focuses on residential and commercial real estate law.
๐ Toates Law Firm ยท 105 N. Spring Street, Suite 109, Greenville ยท 864-549-3310
๐ฝ SC Septic
SC Septic is based in Greer and serves Greer and Greenville. They pump, repair, and install septic systems, and they do real estate septic inspections, sewer scopes, and perc testing for drainfield design. If the house you’re buying isn’t on public sewer, or you’re buying land you plan to build on, they’re who I call.
๐ SC Septic ยท 864-395-5539
๐ Upstate Pest Pros
Upstate Pest Pros is a Greenville pest and termite control company serving Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Pickens, and Oconee counties. They provide CL-100 termite letters for real estate deals, termite prevention treatments and bonds, residential and commercial pest control, mosquito service, and moisture control.
๐ Upstate Pest Pros
๐ณ 7 Steers Land Management
7 Steers Land Management does land work: clearing and grading, and getting a piece of property ready to use or build on. If you’re buying acreage or a lot, they’re the folks who help turn raw land into usable land.
๐ Clarissa Woodard โ Palmetto Closings
Clarissa Woodard with Palmetto Closings keeps the file moving from contract to closing. Closing coordination means tracking deadlines, keeping the paperwork complete and accurate, and making sure the lender, attorney, and agents are all working from the same information. That kind of organization is what keeps a closing date from slipping.
When Does Each Partner Come Into a Home Sale?
Most partners show up in a set order. Financing comes first, inspections and pest letters come during the due diligence period after your offer is accepted, the closing coordinator works from contract to closing, and the closing attorney handles the legal side at the end. Land work depends on the type of deal.
- Before you shop (buyers): Talk to your loan officer and get pre-approved. It’s also a good time to get a homeowners insurance quote so you know the full monthly cost. Here’s why pre-approval beats pre-qualification. Ask about PMI if you’re putting less than 20% down.
- Before you list (sellers): Some sellers get a pre-listing inspection so there are no surprises later. My tips on selling for top dollar cover the rest of the prep.
- Offer accepted: Your closing coordinator opens the file and starts tracking every date in the contract. Your lender orders the appraisal.
- Due diligence period: The home inspection happens here, plus any add-ons like radon, a sewer scope, or a well test. If the home is on septic, schedule a septic inspection now too. Not sure what to expect? Read what home inspectors look for.
- Before closing: Lock in your homeowners insurance policy, since the lender needs proof of coverage. Many loans call for a CL-100 termite letter, and the pest company inspects and issues it. The closing attorney runs the title search and prepares the documents.
- Closing day: The attorney conducts the closing and handles disbursing the funds.
- After closing: Pest control and termite bonds protect the house going forward. On land or new construction, clearing and grading often start once you own the property.
Closing costs add up along the way. I list the ones people tend to forget in hidden costs of buying in Greenville.
Do You Have to Use Your Realtor’s Partners?
No. You choose your own lender, inspector, attorney, and every other provider. My list is a starting point, not a requirement. I share it because buyers and sellers ask me who I trust, and I’d rather give you names I’ve seen do the work than leave you searching online the week your contract gets accepted.
If you already have a lender or attorney you like, that’s fine. I’ll work with them. What matters is that every person on your side is responsive and does what they say they’ll do.
๐ฎ Why I’m Picky About Who I Recommend
I spent my first career as a Greenville County Sheriff’s Deputy and a Spartanburg County Lake Warden. In that work, you learn fast who shows up when it counts. I carry that into real estate. Born and raised in Greenville, I left for a while and came back, and I care about this place and the people I help here.
When I put a name on this list, my reputation goes with it. If a partner stops answering calls or does sloppy work, they come off the list. Simple as that.
โ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a lawyer to close on a house in South Carolina?
Yes. South Carolina requires a licensed attorney to be involved in residential closings, including the title work, document review, the closing itself, and disbursing funds.
What is a CL-100 letter?
A CL-100 is South Carolina’s wood infestation report, often called a termite letter. It reports visible damage and infestation from insects and decay. Many loans call for one before closing, and a pest control company inspects the home and issues it.
When should I get a home inspection?
Buyers usually schedule the inspection right after the offer is accepted, during the due diligence period. That gives you time to ask for repairs or walk away under the contract terms. Sellers can also order a pre-listing inspection.
What does a closing coordinator do?
A closing coordinator manages the paperwork and deadlines between contract and closing. They keep the lender, closing attorney, and agents on the same page so nothing gets missed.
Can I use my own lender instead of yours?
Absolutely. You can choose any lender, inspector, or attorney you like. I’ll work with whoever you pick.
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