Michael Crist

SCR310 is an AS IS contract with a due diligence section and an inspection/reinspection section to allow a buyer the option to inspect the property and properly negotiate repairs or negotiate seller concessions or terminate. Also, SCR310 allows final inspections. https://screaltors.org/wp-content/uploads/Forms/310.pdf Some buyer agents recommend obtaining all inspections and the buyers decide which inspections to… Continue Reading Buyers Forego Inspections at Their Own Peril!

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!

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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

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!

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