What's a 'cash buyer market' in South Carolina?

One where cash deals exceed the ~30% national share (Redfin, 2024), typically driven by investor presence and lower price points.

How do I get cash offers on my home?

Submit your address; we route it to verified cash buyers in your matched market.

Is cash always lower than MLS?

Usually gross, but net is often closer after commissions, repairs, and holding costs.

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Cities with the most cash buyer activity in South Carolina.

Cash buyers cluster in markets with motivated sellers and investor demand. This ranks South Carolina cities by estimated annual cash transaction volume.

Last updated September 2026

South Carolina ranking

50 cities ranked. Click any row for the matching local page.

#	City	Est. annual cash sales	Score
1	Columbia	1,465 deals/yr	79	View →
2	Greenville	895 deals/yr	74	View →
3	Charleston	805 deals/yr	73	View →
4	Myrtle Beach	545 deals/yr	68	View →
5	Summerville	515 deals/yr	68	View →
6	Spartanburg	490 deals/yr	67	View →
7	Rock Hill	480 deals/yr	67	View →
8	Anderson	435 deals/yr	66	View →
9	Lexington	415 deals/yr	65	View →
10	Florence	410 deals/yr	65	View →
11	Sumter	395 deals/yr	65	View →
12	Greer	355 deals/yr	64	View →
13	Simpsonville	355 deals/yr	64	View →
14	North Charleston	335 deals/yr	63	View →
15	Mount Pleasant	335 deals/yr	63	View →
16	Fort Mill	320 deals/yr	63	View →
17	Aiken	315 deals/yr	62	View →
18	Conway	290 deals/yr	62	View →
19	Easley	270 deals/yr	61	View →
20	Goose Creek	255 deals/yr	60	View →
21	Greenwood	245 deals/yr	60	View →
22	West Columbia	235 deals/yr	59	View →
23	North Augusta	210 deals/yr	58	View →
24	Lancaster	210 deals/yr	58	View →
25	Orangeburg	200 deals/yr	58	View →
26	Taylors	190 deals/yr	57	View →
27	Hilton Head Island	185 deals/yr	57	View →
28	Gaffney	180 deals/yr	56	View →
29	Beaufort	165 deals/yr	55	View →
30	Bluffton	160 deals/yr	55	View →
31	Irmo	155 deals/yr	55	View →
32	Seneca	150 deals/yr	54	View →
33	Hartsville	145 deals/yr	54	View →
34	Moncks Corner	140 deals/yr	54	View →
35	Ladson	140 deals/yr	54	View →
36	York	135 deals/yr	53	View →
37	Inman	135 deals/yr	53	View →
38	Clover	135 deals/yr	53	View →
39	Georgetown	125 deals/yr	52	View →
40	Piedmont	115 deals/yr	52	View →
41	Darlington	115 deals/yr	52	View →
42	Murrells Inlet	115 deals/yr	52	View →
43	Camden	100 deals/yr	50	View →
44	Boiling Springs	100 deals/yr	50	View →
45	Walterboro	100 deals/yr	50	View →
46	Johns Island	95 deals/yr	49	View →
47	Elgin	95 deals/yr	49	View →
48	Laurens	95 deals/yr	49	View →
49	Newberry	95 deals/yr	49	View →
50	Travelers Rest	95 deals/yr	49	View →

Methodology

Cash volume = population × 1.5% turnover × ~30% cash share (national average per Redfin, 2024). Indicates relative market depth, not buyer-level offers.

FAQ

What's a 'cash buyer market' in South Carolina?: One where cash deals exceed the ~30% national share (Redfin, 2024), typically driven by investor presence and lower price points.
How do I get cash offers on my home?: Submit your address; we route it to verified cash buyers in your matched market.
Is cash always lower than MLS?: Usually gross, but net is often closer after commissions, repairs, and holding costs.