What really happens behind the scenes once your offer is accepted? In this episode, Celia sits down with Myrtle Beach, SC real estate attorney Thomas Stanley of Dunes Law Firm to demystify the South Carolina closing process. From title searches to final signatures, you’ll learn why attorneys play such a pivotal role in making real estate official — especially for those buying in the state for the first time. Packed with insights, stories, and a few surprise revelations, this episode gets you from stress to success!

👉 Recorded live on the Tea Patio of the Franklin G. Burroughs – Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Chapters:

00:00- Episode Preview

00:31- Welcome to Coasting

00:41- Intro

01:41 - Word of the Year

03:26 - January in Myrtle Beach

03:48 - Local Discounts

05:33 - Best Time to take Sunset Photos on the Beach

06:26 - Aunt B’s Yummy to the Tummy Segment

12:53 - Myrtle Beach Art Museum

13:25 - Thomas Stanley of Dunes Law Firm

14:04 - Thomas and Alligators

15:20 - Real Estate Closings

16:51 - People are moving to Conway

17:33 - Using a Builders Closing Attorney

19:42 - Right of Survivorship

21:02 - HOA Documents

24:55 - Privacy

26:25 - Attending a Closing in Person

28:26 - One Attorney for Buyer and Seller

34:32 - Oysters and Art Festival

35:02 - Titles

42:42 - Things to Know for Closing

46:52 - Favorite Closing Story

51:15 - Episode 5 Preview

46:58 - Outro

47:49 - Whats Coming in Episode 4

48:22 - Credits

Important Links:

Real Estate Website : http://www.bytheseashorerealty.com/

Myrtle Beach Art Museum: http://www.myrtlebeachartmuseum.org/

Dunes Law Firm : https://duneslawfirm.com/

Drift Restaurant : https://drifteatery.com/

Podcast Website : http://www.coastingpodcast.com/