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Be Professional!

2022-08-25T08:50:17-05:00August 25th, 2022|Legal FAQs|

At a recent BICs meeting, the lack of professionalism in the marketplace was a common complaint. #1. Listing agents not acknowledging receipt of offers for extended periods of time (e.g., 1 week, 3 weeks) was a common complaint. Professionalism is a two way street so some listing brokerages recommended that buyer agents also increase their… Continue Reading Be Professional!

NAR Cyber Crime (Wire Fraud, More) Webinar, Register!

2022-08-24T13:58:18-05:00August 24th, 2022|Legal FAQs|

Cybercrime losses reached all-time highs in 2021, with more than $6.9 billion in reported losses according to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center. While the media reports on major attacks, no organization is immune from cyber thieves. And, according to Aon Risk Services, ransomware attacks alone are up 323% from 2019 to 2021. In other… Continue Reading NAR Cyber Crime (Wire Fraud, More) Webinar, Register!

Google Translate on a Computer Can Possibly Translate Any Doc Into Any Language

2022-08-23T12:30:53-05:00August 23rd, 2022|Legal FAQs|

Google Translate on a Computer Can Possibly Translate Any Doc Into Any Language Have a buyer or seller or tenant or landlord who is not proficient in English? Google Translator can fill in until the consumer talks to their bi-lingual lawyer for legal advice translations. This link below or even a smartphone Google Translator App… Continue Reading Google Translate on a Computer Can Possibly Translate Any Doc Into Any Language

See Solar Panels on Listing Presentation or Showing? Be on Alert!

2022-08-22T10:48:54-05:00August 22nd, 2022|Legal FAQs|

If you see solar panels on a property during your listing presentation or during a buyer showing, be on high alert, ask questions, get things in writing, call the hotline, and get the parties' attorneys working on the below issues asap. SCR310 requires the seller to convey a vacant property free of encumbrances or liens.… Continue Reading See Solar Panels on Listing Presentation or Showing? Be on Alert!

Heirs Property

2022-08-22T08:22:59-05:00August 22nd, 2022|Legal FAQs|

NC link: https://ncfarmlink.ces.ncsu.edu/heirs-property/ TV segment on SC heirs property. https://peabodyawards.com/award-profile/vice-on-showtime-losing-ground/#:~:text=In%20Losing%20Ground%2C%20VICE's%20Alzo,and%20ethically%20questionable%20legal%20mechanisms. Posted by: Byron King on 08/22/22 (This information is only accurate as of 08/22/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/22/22 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron… Continue Reading Heirs Property

LLR

2022-08-18T08:53:40-05:00August 18th, 2022|Legal FAQs|

Summary: LLR suspended a BIC's license and fined and probation as discipline for several complaints from the public regarding: Not executing certain required documents and not providing copies of certain documents. Operating on verbal agreements. Not cooperating with LLR investigations. Making false statements to LLR investigations. Significant and allegedly suspicious handling of large amounts of… Continue Reading LLR

How to File SCR LLR Complaints

2022-08-17T09:32:45-05:00August 17th, 2022|Legal FAQs|

SCR LLR https://llr.sc.gov/re/complaint.aspx#:~:text=A%20complaint%20against%20a%20licensee,uploaded%20along%20with%20the%20complaint. https://screaltors.org/fileacomplaint/ Posted by: Byron King on 08/17/22 (This information is only accurate as of 08/17/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/17/22 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… Continue Reading How to File SCR LLR Complaints

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