Michael Crist, Author at South Carolina REALTORS

Rental Application, If Ask About Criminal Convictions, Consider Follow Up Questions, Fair Housing

Michael Crist2022-03-29T10:22:05-05:00March 29th, 2022|Uncategorized|

Currently, a convicted criminal is not a stated fair housing protected class. However, some fair housing advocates sometimes argue that criminal convictions do have a negative fair housing disparate impact on certain sex, race, color, and/or national origin rental applicants based on statistics from the criminal justice system. Due to these fair housing considerations regarding… Continue Reading Rental Application, If Ask About Criminal Convictions, Consider Follow Up Questions, Fair Housing

Take Your Kitchen Countertops to New Heights

Michael Crist2022-03-29T03:03:36-05:00March 29th, 2022|NAR|

Take Your Kitchen Countertops to New Heights A slab backsplash makes the wall mimic the countertop and can spice up the kitchen design. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design Trends, Kitchen & Bath Powered by WPeMatico

Appraising and Lending, White House and US HUD Incorporating Fair Housing Ideals

Michael Crist2022-03-28T11:15:06-05:00March 28th, 2022|Legal FAQs|

Earlier this morning (3/28/22) the Biden Administration's Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) Report was released online. You can find the full report here: Action Plan | pave.hud.gov The report reflects several months of work by the PAVE Task Force of 13 federal agencies led by HUD and White House. The Task Force assessed available… Continue Reading Appraising and Lending, White House and US HUD Incorporating Fair Housing Ideals

Teamwork: Why Two Heads May Be Better Than One

Michael Crist2022-03-25T09:03:08-05:00March 25th, 2022|NAR|

By Barbara Ballinger Key Takeaways: Have specific reasons why a team might benefit your work, personal situation, or personality. Be sure goals, roles, and commission splits are all detailed. Have an exit strategy in case it doesn’t work out. Some real estate salespeople form a team to achieve a better work-life balance. When one’s on… Continue Reading Teamwork: Why Two Heads May Be Better Than One

Appraisal Update (per the NAR Appraisal Group)

Michael Crist2022-03-24T14:15:19-05:00March 24th, 2022|Legal FAQs|

From the NAR appraisal group... At this time, the PAVE report has not yet been published. Stay tuned for PAVE report highlights. FYI "...many things are taking place, seemingly all at once, in the appraisal world. Here is most everything in one email. We have heard that the PAVE taskforce report will be released Wednesday… Continue Reading Appraisal Update (per the NAR Appraisal Group)

SC Law on Private Transfer Fees

Michael Crist2022-03-24T10:46:43-05:00March 24th, 2022|Uncategorized|

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess119_2011-2012/bills/3095.htm Download This Bill in Microsoft Word format A106, R113, H3095 STATUS INFORMATION General Bill Sponsors: Reps. Clemmons, Erickson, Stavrinakis, McCoy, Bowen, Sandifer, Whitmire, Hixon, J.R. Smith, Allison, Long, Toole, Weeks, Atwater, Hardwick, Agnew, Govan and Bales Document Path: l:\council\bills\agm\18222ab11.docx Introduced in the House on January 11, 2011 Introduced in the Senate on February 3,… Continue Reading SC Law on Private Transfer Fees

zipForms Helpdesk Contact

Michael Crist2022-03-22T09:01:05-05:00March 22nd, 2022|Legal FAQs|

zipenterprise Posted by: Byron King on 03/22/22 (This information is only accurate as of 03/22/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 03/22/22 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 zipForms Helpdesk Contact

NAR Mediation School Register Early

Michael Crist2022-03-22T08:50:38-05:00March 22nd, 2022|Legal FAQs|

Mediation Training If you're keen to visit Chicago for some in-person training, sign up today for this fall's Mediator/Mediation training, taking place on Sept 7, 8, and 9. Space is limited to only 50 attendees, so don’t wait! For more information and to register, visit https://www.nar.realtor/events/mediator-mediation-training. This training is designed to refine your mediation skills.… Continue Reading NAR Mediation School Register Early

HGTV Host Page Turner Rescues Investors From Renovation Nightmares

Michael Crist2022-03-22T03:03:24-05:00March 22nd, 2022|NAR|

HGTV Host Rescues Investors From Renovation Nightmares The host of “Fix My Flip” shares lessons she learned while fixing home improvement fails on a small budget. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design Trends Powered by WPeMatico

NAR on USDOJ and Your Website and ADA

Michael Crist2022-03-21T11:54:24-05:00March 21st, 2022|Legal FAQs|

DOJ Information on ADA Website Accessibility Good morning! On Friday, March 18, 2022, the Department of Justice published information (click here) on web accessibility and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The DOJ does not provide a regulation setting out detailed standards, but has a new webpage with information about how state and local governments… Continue Reading NAR on USDOJ and Your Website and ADA

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