Michael Crist

Please read the 2/16/21 case from LLR at the link below. LLR SCREC says do not give entry codes for lockboxes to unauthorized persons (aka potential buyers). https://eservice.llr.sc.gov/PublicOrdersWeb/?divisionId=19 Posted by: Byron King on 01/21/22 (This information is only accurate as of 01/21/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 01/21/22… Continue Reading LLR Case: Do Not Give Entry Codes to Lockboxes to Unauthorized People (aka potential buyers)

Reminder to alert/document/copy parties to their lead hazards information and duties. https://www.epa.gov/lead/real-estate-disclosures-about-potential-lead-hazards Recently, the Hotline has been getting several of the same types of questions on the lead forms section (c) initials and (d) initials. Buyers and Tenants getting the EPA pamphlet Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home should initial (d). So, (d)… Continue Reading Lead Based Hazard Forms for Sales/Rentals

The deadline for filing the ATI Exemption Form for 6% assessment transactions which closed in the prior year is the end of January. Q. Why does SCR send members this ATI form reminder every year when legally, the REALTOR® has nothing to do with filing this ATI form? A. Because if the buyer fails to… Continue Reading 6% Assessment Deal Closed – Remind Buyers ATI Filing Must Occur in January!

The term REALTOR® is a trademark and NAR requires adhering to their trademark rules so that the trademark remains legally owned by NAR and not in the public domain. In general, you can use the term REALTOR® with your member name. Contact the hotline for all trademark issues. 803-772-5206 or info https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/documents/2021-membership-marks-manual-2021-12-23.pdf https://www.nar.realtor/videos/window-to-the-law/new-membership-marks-manual-for-the-realtor-trademark Posted by:… Continue Reading NAR Publishes New Trademark Manual for Members