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Here is some information about the ATI Exemption available to 6% property purchasers. Remember, to claim the exemption for property purchased in 2026, property owners must file by Jan. 30, 2027 or following January 30's prorated until sunsetted with reassessment. ATI EXEMPTION (AKA NICK's LAW--that's what Burnie Maybank calls it!) The South Carolina Assessable Transfer… Continue Reading ATI – remember this for 2026 buyers who are 6% assessment ratio owners, remind them

https://www.sccourts.org/opinions-orders/opinions/published-opinions/court-of-appeals/?term=2026-02 6138Kenneth S. Hoffman v. Saad Holdings, LLC Kenneth S. Hoffman, Linda J. Hoffman, Harold W. Walters, Terrence Whitlock, and Barrie Whitlock appeal the denial of their request for an injunction, arguing the circuit court erred in (1) failing to find restrictive covenants clear and unambiguous; (2) failing to declare what constitutes "residential purposes" under… Continue Reading SC Court of Appeals: HOA

NAR (below) and the SCREC LLR commissioners panel (at SCR RLM) warn practitioners about the risks of marketing photos being arguably deceptively edited and or enhanced, including artificial intelligence Ai uses involved in these practices. Defenses can be side-by-side photos of enhanced vs. as is and watermarking enhancements disclosure. LLR SCREC warned of virtual ai… Continue Reading NAR “Are you catfishing buyers with…photos/Ai?”

https://www.nar.realtor/videos/window-to-the-law/fincen-residential-real-estate-rule Posted by: Byron King on 3/11/26 (This information is only accurate as of 3/11/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/11/26, 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… Continue Reading NAR FinCEN Window to the Law March 9, 2026

Don't forget registration for REALTOR Legislative Meetings opens today - if you are attending and would like to meet while you're in town, let me know! Washington Update – March 2026 REALTOR® Legislative Meetings Registration Opens March 11 At the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, thousands of members assemble in Washington, D.C., to conduct the business of… Continue Reading NAR Today! March 11 2026 FinCEN Webinar, Register for NAR RLM Today!

Two videos that explain the changes and their necessity can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izjfKltWHkI and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgpzOK7sRMI Posted by: Byron King on 3/11/26 (This information is only accurate as of 3/11/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/11/26, as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email… Continue Reading SCR Forms Updates Town Hall Videos

Form 220 Walkthrough video: https://youtu.be/l5t3hDmIJeo SCR220 ERTS LAA exclusive right to sell listing agreement. This SCR220 ERTS LAA discussion will also help support understanding the SCR210 EA LAA and SCR221 ERTS TB LA (transaction brokerage, non-agency) which also updated on March 9, 2026. Posted by: Byron King on 3/11/26 (This information is only accurate as… Continue Reading SCR220 Forms Video

https://www.nar.realtor/money-laundering-and-terrorism-financing/webinar-understanding-the-fincen-residential-real-estate-rule Posted by: Byron King on 3/10/26 (This information is only accurate as of 3/10/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/10/26, 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… Continue Reading NAR FinCEN Webinar, Anti Money Laundering in Real Estate

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/bills/3227.htm Check with your insurer about your earthquake insurance needs and coverage. Posted by: Byron King on 3/6/26 (This information is only accurate as of 3/6/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/6/26, as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or… Continue Reading SC General Assembly: Earthquake, Insurance Issues, Bill, Earthquake Insurance Coverage

https://screaltors-org.zoom.us/rec/share/qs-iwFtq3o8JkEANvhByzQ23FTAsExsPvtn0Y4zdRBJeEUXB2Fs3-qdiACMmHZOp.44TZXaqHyK-L5RUD Passcode: w#2Yg.AZ Posted by: Byron King on 3/5/26 (This information is only accurate as of 3/5/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/2/26, 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… Continue Reading Forms Video (SCR130) Update on March 9, 2026