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BICs and PMICs consider company policies to attach the SCR lead hazards documents to all deals (e.g., SCR315 disclosure and SCR316 pamphlet) so that your associated licensees do not forget to provide them to the parties involved in targeted properties (e.g., 1978 and older) or newer properties containing lead hazards. Ditto the SCR230 aka the… Continue Reading EPA Lead Hazards Risk Management, Sales and Leasing, SCR315, SCR316, SCR230, SCR410, EPA RRP

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SCR Buyer Pro CE Live at WUAR with Reah Smith https://www.westernupstatemls.com/ This information is only accurate as of 10/28/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/28/25 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org) This information is… Continue Reading SCR Buyer Pro CE Live at WUAR with Reah Smith

https://www.nar.realtor/videos/window-to-the-law/adopting-a-social-media-policy 1. Comply with all laws (e.g., advertising, fair housing, antitrust). 2. Clearly disclose license, brokerage, state of licensure. 3. Avoid other people's copyright misuse (e.g., photos, music, videos). 4. Avoid sharing consumers' private confidential information. 5. Comply with laws and ethics on other people's listings. 6. Comply with brokerage and franchise branding requirements. 7.… Continue Reading Brokers: Social Media Policy

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/law-and-ethics/supreme-court-brings-seven-year-floorplans-case-to-a-close-delivers-win-to-brokerages This information is only accurate as of 10/27/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/27/25 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org) This information is not legal advice. This information is intended only to provide… Continue Reading Another NAR Legal Win. Floorplan Sketches are “Fair Use” Exception to Copyright