Terms Used In South Carolina Code 40-59-590

  • Appraisal: A determination of property value.
  • Home inspector: means an individual who, for compensation of any sort, engages in the business of home inspection. See South Carolina Code 40-59-500
A home inspector is prohibited from engaging in real estate appraisal activity unless the inspector meets the requirements of Chapter 60. Further, a home inspector is prohibited from engaging in any real estate activity regulated under Chapter 57 unless the inspector meets the requirements of that chapter.