Michael Crist, Author at South Carolina REALTORS

LLR SCREC Newlsetter on Wholesaling, House Flipping, Assignment

Michael Crist2022-05-14T12:19:16-05:00May 14th, 2022|Legal FAQs|

LLR SCREC newsletter on wholesaling (aka house flipping, assignment): LLR SCREC Newlsetter: https://llr.sc.gov/re/RECPDF/RECNews-May2022.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 05/14/22 (This information is only accurate as of 05/14/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 05/14/22 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org… Continue Reading LLR SCREC Newlsetter on Wholesaling, House Flipping, Assignment

NAR Data Security and Privacy Toolkit – Updated

Michael Crist2022-05-11T17:58:08-05:00May 11th, 2022|Legal FAQs|

NAR Data Security and Privacy Toolkit - Updated We just wanted to make you aware that the NAR Data Security and Privacy Toolkit was just updated, and is now available for anyone to download at nar.realtor. The Toolkit was updated to reflect changes in the law, and to align with current governmental guidance and industry… Continue Reading NAR Data Security and Privacy Toolkit – Updated

5 Things Agents Can Do in Times of Uncertainty

Michael Crist2022-05-11T13:43:36-05:00May 11th, 2022|NAR|

By: Alex Craig When speaking with other real estate agents and professionals, I hear a sense of hesitancy, uncertainty, and in some cases, fear. Many of us are wondering what’s going to happen in the real estate market. We’re starting to see rising interest rates, high levels of inflation persist, and a number of publications… Continue Reading 5 Things Agents Can Do in Times of Uncertainty

NAR BOD Approves Changes to Professional Standards

Michael Crist2022-05-10T11:00:05-05:00May 10th, 2022|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/breaking-news/special-report-from-the-may-6-2022-board-of-directors-meeting Posted by: Byron King on 05/10/22 (This information is only accurate as of 05/10/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 05/10/22 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 legal advice. This… Continue Reading NAR BOD Approves Changes to Professional Standards

5 Hottest Hues for the Bathroom

Michael Crist2022-05-10T03:04:17-05:00May 10th, 2022|NAR|

5 Hottest Hues for the Bathroom Even the smallest spaces can be enhanced with the right color scheme. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design Trends, Kitchen & Bath Powered by WPeMatico

3 Ways to Use Technology to Sell Homes

Michael Crist2022-05-05T10:45:00-05:00May 5th, 2022|NAR|

By Alex Capozzolo For better or worse, technology plays a huge role in our daily lives. It continues to disrupt industries and change the way we work. The same goes for real estate. Professionals in the business are leveraging the power of technology to help them sell properties. In today’s world, putting your listing on… Continue Reading 3 Ways to Use Technology to Sell Homes

7 Popular Paint Colors for the Living Room

Michael Crist2022-05-03T03:03:16-05:00May 3rd, 2022|NAR|

7 Popular Paint Colors for the Living Room Interior designers pick their favorite hues for the walls in this central gathering spot. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design Trends Powered by WPeMatico

May 2nd, LLR Renewals Open

Michael Crist2022-05-02T15:28:19-05:00May 2nd, 2022|Legal FAQs|

https://llr.sc.gov/re/renewals.aspx Renewals 2022 Real Estate Renewals will open on May 2, 2022. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR 2022 RENEWALS: Salespersons, Brokers/BIC's and Property Managers/PMIC's renewing as "Active" or reactivating after 2022 renewal will be required to have a fingerprint based background check. Instructions were emailed to all licensees with a June 30, 2022 expiration date. If you… Continue Reading May 2nd, LLR Renewals Open

FEMA Grants – Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program

Michael Crist2022-05-02T10:56:23-05:00May 2nd, 2022|Legal FAQs|

The Fiscal Year 2022 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FEMA National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP), Individual State Earthquake Assistance (ISEA) and Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance (MSNEA) grants are now on www.grants.gov. In addition to detailing eligibility and submission requirements, these funding opportunities provide a program overview including objectives, priorities and allowable… Continue Reading FEMA Grants – Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program

A Look at the Realities of Fair Housing

Michael Crist2022-04-29T09:15:55-05:00April 29th, 2022|NAR|

By: Kayla Johnson In April, we commemorate the Fair Housing Act of 1968. It’s imperative that we understand the history of decisions that still affect generations and those within the communities that we serve as real estate professionals. It’s also important that we understand and are aware of our own unconscious bias, which can be… Continue Reading A Look at the Realities of Fair Housing

Michael Crist

About Michael Crist