South Carolina Petition for Sale of Real Estate is a legal document used to initiate the sale of real estate in South Carolina. This document is typically used by a seller to petition the court to approve the sale of their real estate. It outlines the terms of the sale, including the purchase price, closing date, and any other pertinent information. The petition must be signed by the seller and countersigned by a witness. There are two types of South Carolina Petition for Sale of Real Estate: judicial sale, where the court oversees the sale of the real estate; and private sale, where the sale is handled between the seller and buyer without court intervention.