Michael Crist, Author at South Carolina REALTORS

New Ethics and Members Wonder Why Hotline Says Must Recommend OBTAIN LEGAL COUNSEL

Michael Crist2021-12-20T10:43:33-05:00December 20th, 2021|Legal FAQs|

Members sometimes wonder why the SCR Hotline says that the REALTOR® must recommend the parties obtain legal counsel. Here is one reason, the NAR Code of Ethics. See SOP 1-8 and Article 13 and Article 1 below. SHALL means a REALTOR® will do something or potentially face an ethics complaint. REALTORS®, acting as agents or… Continue Reading New Ethics and Members Wonder Why Hotline Says Must Recommend OBTAIN LEGAL COUNSEL

SCR Forms Staff Liaison Working on SCR Form for New Ethics

Michael Crist2021-12-20T10:33:53-05:00December 20th, 2021|Legal FAQs|

"I affirm via this document/text/email/form that the counteroffer has been submitted to the buyers/tenants." or "NOTICE: the buyers/tenants have waived the obligation to have the counter offer presented." [Warnings: Not many buyers/tenants will waive this obligation. For risk management, get any such waiver in writing and signed by the buyers/tenants.] Upon the written request of the… Continue Reading SCR Forms Staff Liaison Working on SCR Form for New Ethics

SC REALTORS(R) release November 2021 market reports

Michael Crist2022-09-06T10:14:36-05:00December 17th, 2021|Press|

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COLUMBIA, S.C. (December 16, 2021) -- South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its monthly statewide real estate market reports. Closed sales were up almost five percent compared to the same time last year while pending sales decreased very slightly at 0.2% to 8,566. New listings were up 3.5% to 9,323, inventory shrank… Continue Reading SC REALTORS(R) release November 2021 market reports

Coach Yourself to a Better New Year With 7 Key Questions

Michael Crist2021-12-16T19:45:08-05:00December 16th, 2021|NAR|

By Lee Davenport There is an uptick happening. As this year comes to a close, I have been connecting with new clients who want to be coached as real estate agents because they’re tired of being stuck in their business. They are stuck because they know what to do but just aren’t doing it. For… Continue Reading Coach Yourself to a Better New Year With 7 Key Questions

Hilton Head Realtor(R) couple Gloria & Allan LaCoe win C. Dan Joyner Community Service Award

Michael Crist2021-12-14T16:10:10-05:00December 14th, 2021|Press|

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sharon Delia Stone Hilton Head Realtor® couple Gloria & Allan LaCoe win C. Dan Joyner Community Service Award COLUMBIA, S.C. (December 10, 2021) -- South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) has awarded Hilton Head Realtors® Gloria & Allan LaCoe with its coveted C. Dan Joyner Community Service Award at the association’s awards gala… Continue Reading Hilton Head Realtor(R) couple Gloria & Allan LaCoe win C. Dan Joyner Community Service Award

SC Court of Appeals on 4% homestead Property Tax

Michael Crist2021-12-14T12:23:06-05:00December 14th, 2021|Legal FAQs|

https://www.sccourts.org/opinions/HTMLFiles/COA/5876.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 12/14/21 (This information is only accurate as of 12/14/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 12/14/21 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 SC Court of Appeals on 4% homestead Property Tax

Earnest Money #1 hotline question

Michael Crist2021-12-14T10:25:46-05:00December 14th, 2021|Legal FAQs|

Earnest Money in a Failed Deal Contact the SCR Legal Hotline (803-772-5206)(legal). Keep your BIC and team in the know. Who holds the earnest money in a failed closing? Lawyer or BIC? If a lawyer holds the earnest money: Ask that lawyer what is needed to disburse? SCR518? Mediation agreement? Other? Upon taking the buyer's… Continue Reading Earnest Money #1 hotline question

Show Off a Super Luxe Dining Room

Michael Crist2021-12-14T03:04:19-05:00December 14th, 2021|NAR|

Show Off a Super Luxe Dining Room Create a "wow" moment with elegant design that will impress guests as they step inside. Top designers show off their favorite looks. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Staging, Design Trends Powered by WPeMatico

Huge NAR Ethics Change on January 1, 2022

Michael Crist2021-12-13T13:56:28-05:00December 13th, 2021|Legal FAQs|

2022 cooperating brokers who are REALTORS® must provide to the listing broker, as soon as practical, written affirmation that the counter-offer has been presented has been submitted to the buyers/tenants (or written notification that the buyers/tenants have waived the obligation to have the counter-offer presented). Revised Standard of Practice 1-8 of the Code of Ethics… Continue Reading Huge NAR Ethics Change on January 1, 2022

Rock Hill Realtor(R) Colleen Coesens receives SC REALTORS(R) Distinguished Service Award

Michael Crist2021-12-14T16:09:32-05:00December 10th, 2021|Press|

Rock Hill Realtor® Colleen Coesens receives SC REALTORS® Distinguished Service Award COLUMBIA, S.C. (December 10, 2021) -- South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) has awarded its Distinguished Service Award to Colleen P. Coesens, Realtor® at EXP Realty in Fort Mill. The award was given at the association’s Awards Gala & Installation of Officers event at Washington Place… Continue Reading Rock Hill Realtor(R) Colleen Coesens receives SC REALTORS(R) Distinguished Service Award

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