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NAR Updates Fair Housing Training: Fairhaven 2.0 (REALTORS have to take Fair Housing Training by 2027)

2025-01-07T10:21:01-05:00January 7th, 2025|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/fair-housing/fairhaven/fairhaven-2-0-essential-fair-housing-education This information is only accurate as of 1/7/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 1/7/25 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 NAR Updates Fair Housing Training: Fairhaven 2.0 (REALTORS have to take Fair Housing Training by 2027)

NAR Legal: Social Media: REALTOR Member Marks and Trademark Rules, Copyright, Intellectual Property, Get Written Autorization

2025-01-07T10:16:05-05:00January 7th, 2025|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/videos/window-to-the-law/social-media-best-practices-real-estate-professionals Advertising cannot be false or misleading. Advertising always includes your brokerage company name clearly. SC has team advertising laws applicable now and additional laws that will become applicable soon. Avoid offensive, harassing, fair housing violating risks. Some HOA's and local governments have sign control rules, laws, regulations, etc. This information is only accurate as… Continue Reading NAR Legal: Social Media: REALTOR Member Marks and Trademark Rules, Copyright, Intellectual Property, Get Written Autorization

1/6/25: FinCEN BOI Registration on Hold as of 12/28/24, Update: Alert About Scams, Charges

2025-01-06T10:19:01-05:00January 6th, 2025|Legal FAQs|

NAR Update on FinCEN BOI 12/28/24 at 2:52 pm FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Information Rule Update – Injunction Reinstated 12/26/24 On December 26, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, en banc, reinstated the nationwide injunction halting further implementation and enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The current order also prevents the… Continue Reading 1/6/25: FinCEN BOI Registration on Hold as of 12/28/24, Update: Alert About Scams, Charges

NAR Update on FinCEN BOI 12/28/24 at 2:52 pm

2024-12-28T16:16:44-05:00December 28th, 2024|Legal FAQs|

FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Information Rule Update - Injunction Reinstated 12/26/24 On December 26, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, en banc, reinstated the nationwide injunction halting further implementation and enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The current order also prevents the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) from enforcing the Beneficial… Continue Reading NAR Update on FinCEN BOI 12/28/24 at 2:52 pm

New LLR SCREC SCDREBR aka SCR110 posted LLR and SCR

2024-12-19T13:44:54-05:00December 19th, 2024|Legal FAQs|

SCR is updating the forms libraries. https://screaltors.org/wp-content/uploads/Forms/110.pdf LLR SCREC approved the updated SCDREBR on 12/11/24 and posted on 12/19/24. Always properly use SCR110 (e.g., explain, sign, copies) whenever you communicate orally or in writing with a consumer about real estate and before you show properties (e.g., in person showings, virtual showings) to comply with license… Continue Reading New LLR SCREC SCDREBR aka SCR110 posted LLR and SCR

LLR SCREC Posts Updated SCDREBR aka SCR110

2024-12-19T12:38:50-05:00December 19th, 2024|Legal FAQs|

LLR SCREC Posts Updated SCDREBR aka SCR110 https://llr.sc.gov/re/recpdf/Doc170%20SC_Disclosure_of_Real_Estate_Brokerage_Relationships.pdf SCR legal video on this issue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beqJDN3e838 On Thursday Dec 19, 2024, the LLR SCREC posted their updated SCDREBR aka SCR110. The SCR forms libraries are currently being updated for this update. On Wednesday Dec 11, 2024 the REC voted unanimously to approve an updated version of… Continue Reading LLR SCREC Posts Updated SCDREBR aka SCR110

NAR’s Insurance Webinar

2024-12-16T08:24:32-05:00December 16th, 2024|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/videos/risk-management-webinar-series/2025-nar-insurance-program-overview This information is only accurate as of 12/16/24. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 12/16/24 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 NAR’s Insurance Webinar

Greenville-Anderson Named as top housing hot spot for 2025 by National Association of Realtors®

2024-12-12T15:12:58-05:00December 12th, 2024|Press|

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sharon Stone, (803) 807-2125 COLUMBIA, SC (December 13, 2024) – Greenville-Anderson South Carolina has been named one of 10 top hot spots for the 2025 housing market by the National Association of Realtors ® (NAR). This recognition is based on economic, demographic and housing factors predicted to significantly impact local markets… Continue Reading Greenville-Anderson Named as top housing hot spot for 2025 by National Association of Realtors®

FinCen, News, Voluntary During Court Injunction, Filing

2024-12-09T14:10:08-05:00December 9th, 2024|Legal FAQs|

https://www.maynardnexsen.com/publication-fincen-announces-compliance-with-cta-is-voluntary-following-nationwide-injunction This information is only accurate as of 12/09/24. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 12/09/24 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 FinCen, News, Voluntary During Court Injunction, Filing

Florence Realtor® Keon Aldrich named SC REALTORS® first black president of association

2024-12-09T12:01:18-05:00December 9th, 2024|Press|

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COLUMBIA, SC - (December 9, 2024) Florence Realtor® and broker of Pee Dee Elite Realty, Keon Aldrich, has been named 2025 president of South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR). The historic nomination marks the first time a black Realtor® will hold the position in the association’s 81-year history. “It's an absolutely incredible and special… Continue Reading Florence Realtor® Keon Aldrich named SC REALTORS® first black president of association

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