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BICs and Associated Licensees: Get Written Agreements Now on Future Separation

2021-04-30T09:55:39-05:00April 30th, 2021|Legal FAQs|

SCR encourages BICs and their associated licensees to get their written separation agreements in place before separation occurs and while relationships are on good terms. Manage separation expectations in written legal agreements. Everyone will eventually separate. Agents move brokerages, brokerages merge/dissolve, business gets good, business declines, people retire, people change careers, life happens, people get… Continue Reading BICs and Associated Licensees: Get Written Agreements Now on Future Separation

SC COVID Liability Limitations Article – Good News!

2021-04-28T13:21:26-05:00April 28th, 2021|Legal FAQs|

Stay tuned for more info from SCR ASAP on this great news! https://www.nexsenpruet.com/insights/at-long-last-south-carolina-passes-covid-19-liability-immunity Posted by: Byron King on 4/28/21 (This information is only accurate as of 4/28/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 4/28/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

Rental Assistance Money from Feds to SC Housing and Six to Seven Large SC Counties

2021-04-28T10:15:43-05:00April 28th, 2021|Legal FAQs|

https://schousing.com/home/sc-stay-plus On April 27th, SCR CEO posted a podcast to his Facebook page where he interviews Chris Winston of SC Housing Authority on various issues including rental assistance. SC Housing Authority (and 6-7 large SC counties) will distribute federal rental assistance funds in May. Apply asap. Several large counties will also distribute federal rental assistance… Continue Reading Rental Assistance Money from Feds to SC Housing and Six to Seven Large SC Counties

Rental Assistance News (and Mortgage Assistance)

2021-04-28T10:04:54-05:00April 28th, 2021|Legal FAQs|

On April 27th, SCR CEO Nick Kremydas posted his podcast with Christ Winston of SC Housing Authority. https://schousing.com/home/sc-stay https://www.wltx.com/article/news/local/schousing-rental-utility-assistance-scstayplus-may/101-159934a2-4834-436f-b9c1-60ccf5f246d7 https://www.wistv.com/2021/04/27/millions-more-rent-utility-assistance-coming-sc/ https://www.schousing.com/home/COVID-19-Forbearance https://www.justia.com/covid-19/50-state-covid-19-resources/eviction-mortgage-foreclosure-relief-during-covid-19-50-state-resource/ https://www.consumer.sc.gov/consumer-resources/help-homeowners https://www.consumerfinance.gov/coronavirus/mortgage-and-housing-assistance/help-for-homeowners/request-forbearance-or-mortgage-relief/ Posted by: Byron King on 4/28/21 (This information is only accurate as of 4/28/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 4/28/21 as laws and regulations… Continue Reading Rental Assistance News (and Mortgage Assistance)

Ensure You and Your Colleagues are Licensed

2021-04-27T13:23:30-05:00April 27th, 2021|Legal FAQs|

SCR501 Independent Contractor Agreement requires the BIC and associated licensees are licensed. Good to renew annually to ensure everyone is licensed. https://screaltors.org/wp-content/uploads/Forms/501.pdf You can look your license up at LLR website to ensure you have an active real estate license. BICs double check your licensees are active licensees regularly. Licensees check your own license for… Continue Reading Ensure You and Your Colleagues are Licensed

Home Staging That Looks TV-Ready

2021-04-27T03:03:21-05:00April 27th, 2021|NAR|

Home Staging That Looks TV-Ready Buyers expect to see homes that could be showcased on their favorite design shows. Does your listing compete? By:  Melissa Dittmann Tracey Staging Powered by WPeMatico

Real Estate Markets Profit From Shift in American Dream

2021-04-26T18:51:05-05:00April 26th, 2021|NAR|

By Neil Goradia The Denver housing market has repeatedly made national news over the past decade,  setting records in real estate price appreciation. People continue to flock to the Mile High City—and many other parts of Colorado—because of our great attractions and ample job opportunities. Denver is at the doorstep of the magnificent Rocky Mountains.… Continue Reading Real Estate Markets Profit From Shift in American Dream

NAR on Website Demand Letters (ADA, Fair Housing, WCAG)

2021-04-26T13:55:17-05:00April 26th, 2021|Uncategorized|

Almost all REALTORS® have websites. There are some sight-impaired complainants represented by law firms who assert that certain websites that are non-compliant with sight-impaired access technology (e.g., WCAG 2.0) are violating ADA laws and Fair Housing laws. Recommend that your technology staff audits your website for sight-impaired access (e.g., compliance with WCAG 2.0). Please alert… Continue Reading NAR on Website Demand Letters (ADA, Fair Housing, WCAG)

For Real Estate Goal Getters: T.A.P. Into Your Value

2021-04-19T22:16:51-05:00April 19th, 2021|NAR|

By Lee Davenport As a scientist at heart in a REALTOR®’s body, I love to research, examine, and discover why things work—or don’t work—especially on behalf of the agents I coach. Furthermore, as a real estate coach and educator for more than a decade, I have discovered a sure-fire way for my sales agents to… Continue Reading For Real Estate Goal Getters: T.A.P. Into Your Value

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