7 Hot Winter Home Design Trends Real Estate Pros Are Seeing Everywhere
7 Hot Winter Home Design Trends These ultra-cozy styles appear to be resonating with home shoppers. Design Trends Powered by WPeMatico
LLR Case: Do Not Give Entry Codes to Lockboxes to Unauthorized People (aka potential buyers)
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)
Does Home Maintenance Deter Millennials?
By Barbara Ballinger Millennials are buying houses—many for the first time—and in doing so they’re learning that houses require maintenance, which can often be pricey. These days, repairs can also be a challenge if the homeowners are not handy since contractors can be as scarce as the houses in some communities. Puronics, a Livermore, Calif.-based… Continue Reading Does Home Maintenance Deter Millennials?
New Year, New Plan? 2 Indications It’s Time to Switch Things Up
By Lee Davenport There’s something about the start of the new year—even if we’re already a few weeks in—that makes it a motivating time to begin new initiatives, goals, and schedules. But is it really necessary? Here are two considerations to help you identify if it’s time to switch things up in 2022. 1. Did… Continue Reading New Year, New Plan? 2 Indications It’s Time to Switch Things Up
The Most-Hyped Home Design Trends for 2022
The Most-Hyped Home Design Trends for 2022 Home design is reflecting much more personality, from black accents to textures galore. By: Krisztina Bell Design Trends Powered by WPeMatico
Lead Based Hazard Forms for Sales/Rentals
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
6% Assessment Deal Closed – Remind Buyers ATI Filing Must Occur in January!
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!
NAR Publishes New Trademark Manual for Members
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
Outdoor Living Rooms for Yearlong Enjoyment
Outdoor Living Rooms for Yearlong Enjoyment Trends homeowners are taking advantage of to expand their entertainment spaces outside. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design Trends Powered by WPeMatico
3 Reasons the Real Estate Market Could Change in 2022
By Hazel Emlen As we roll into the new year, one of the hottest topics nationwide continues to be the real estate market. It’s no surprise since 2020 and 2021 proved to be record-breaking years for real estate! Most people in the industry have been the busiest they’ve ever been. In describing the last two… Continue Reading 3 Reasons the Real Estate Market Could Change in 2022