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https://www.thestate.com/news/local/environment/article306797626.html This information is only accurate as of 5/29/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 5/29/25 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 information is intended only to provide… Continue Reading The State: IOP Seawall Lawsuit Trial News

New Consumer Guide: Assistance Programs As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on assistance programs. This guide explains how to identify the right assistance program for your needs, the types of expenses these programs can help with, and what steps to take to access support. As a reminder,… Continue Reading NAR: New Consumer Guide: Assistance Programs

Register asap! On June 4th, REC Staff will be hosting a virtual informational workshop on” How to be Prepared if Selected for an Inspection”. The presenters will be representatives from the LLR’s Inspection team. BIC/PMIC licensees will have to register to attend, and the workshop will be posted online on our website in the event… Continue Reading LLR SCREC Eblasts/Posts Inspection Information and Webinar May 28, 2025

https://www.nar.realtor/videos/mls-minute/what-delayed-marketing-exempt-listings-mean-for-sellers This information is only accurate as of 5/28/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 5/28/25 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 information is intended only to provide… Continue Reading NAR: New Listing Rules 9/30/25 due date (DMEL)

New Consumer Guide: Buyer's vs. Seller's MarketDear Counsel, As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on Buyer's vs. Seller's Markets. This guide explains how knowing whether conditions favor buyers or sellers can help consumers make smarter, more confident decisions when buying or selling a home. As a reminder,… Continue Reading New NAR Consumer Guide: Buyer’s v Seller’s Market

Top Ten Legal Hotlines April 2025 803-772-5206 info #1 Forms (Forms is almost always #1) (See SCR forms training videos at the SC REALTOR® Youtube Channel) https://www.youtube.com/@SCREALTORS/featured (SCR attorneys - Austin, Tiara, Byron can present forms training on Zoom or in your Office) (SCR forms update is coming soon, likely in June 2025) (SCR120 LB2BB,… Continue Reading Top Ten Legal Hotlines April 2025

New Consumer Guide: Your Home and Estate Planning Dear Counsel, As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on estate planning. This guide explains how estate planning can help homeowners protect their property and ensure it is passed on according to their wishes, covering tools like wills, trusts, and… Continue Reading NAR Consumer Guide: Your Home and Estate Planning

Topic: Common Text Message Scams When: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 • 10:30-11:15 a.m. The ding of an incoming text message can be hard to ignore. Scammers hope you won’t slow down and think over what’s in the message. Come learn about the most common text message scams and how to spot them! Presenter: Scott Cooke,… Continue Reading SCDCA Anti Scam Webinar: Text Message Scams (5/14/25 10:30-11:15 am)

As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on mortgage interest tax deductions. This guide explains how the deduction works, when it may be useful, and how NAR is working to preserve the tax benefits of homeownership. As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download-in… Continue Reading NAR New Consumer Guide Mortgage Interest Deduction MiD

NAR posted the FAQs to the incoming new MLS rules designed to inform sellers of their marketing choices so sellers can decide among the new and old MLS listing options. https://www.nar.realtor/the-facts This information is only accurate as of 5/7/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 5/7/25 as laws and… Continue Reading NAR: New MLS Rules FAQs, Sellers Informed Decision Making Choices