Michael Crist, Author at South Carolina REALTORS

Disclosing Condo Issues on SCR230 RPCDS

Michael Crist2020-03-05T12:30:12-05:00March 5th, 2020|Legal FAQs|

The SCR230 Residential Property Condition Disclosure Statement RPCDS can be a REALTORS® best risk management strategy. For risk management reasons, brokerages can always attempt to get the SCR230 into the transaction via the listing agreement and via the purchase agreement so that the SCR230 is used in transactions. https://screaltors.org/wp-content/uploads/Forms/230.pdf Recently this hypothetical was presented to… Continue Reading Disclosing Condo Issues on SCR230 RPCDS

The Importance of Paying Property Taxes

Michael Crist2020-03-04T10:19:27-05:00March 4th, 2020|NAR|

The Importance of Paying Property Taxes Property taxes paid by homeowners are used by counties and states to provide critical services and infrastructure.March 4, 2020By: Michael HymanProperty Taxes Powered by WPeMatico

NAR/MLS Clear Cooperation Policy Addresses Abuses of Coming Soon Advertising

Michael Crist2020-03-03T14:22:21-05:00March 3rd, 2020|Legal FAQs|

If/when your MLS adopts a version of NAR's clear cooperation policy then you must input your listing into the MLS and you have one business day to input your listing into MLS unless you are only communicating your listing internally to your brokerage as an office exclusive. Sellers will no longer be able to simultaneously… Continue Reading NAR/MLS Clear Cooperation Policy Addresses Abuses of Coming Soon Advertising

Instant Reaction: Interest Rate Cut, March 03, 2020

Michael Crist2020-03-03T10:35:09-05:00March 3rd, 2020|NAR|

Instant Reaction: Interest Rate Cut, March 03, 2020 The real estate sector will hold up very well because of the rate cut.March 3, 2020By: Lawrence Yun Powered by WPeMatico

8 Tips To Make Your Listing Picture Perfect

Michael Crist2020-03-03T03:02:54-05:00March 3rd, 2020|NAR|

8 Tips To Make Your Listing Picture Perfect Buyers get their first impression of a home from property photos, so stage for the shoot. March 2, 2020Working With Sellers, StagingPowered by WPeMatico

Apply Today for NAR’s 2021 Committees

Michael Crist2020-03-02T15:26:15-05:00March 2nd, 2020|NAR|

By Erica Christoffer If you’ve been looking for ways to get more involved in the real estate industry and make a difference in your profession, apply today for a National Association of REALTORS® committee. The application period is open now (as of March 2, 2020) through May 1, 2020, for 2021 committee selections. The YPN… Continue Reading Apply Today for NAR’s 2021 Committees

January 2020 Pending Home Sales

Michael Crist2020-03-02T10:33:20-05:00March 2nd, 2020|NAR|

January 2020 Pending Home Sales January’s pending home sales pace rose 5.2% last month and increased 5.7% from a year ago.March 2, 2020By: Michael Hyman Powered by WPeMatico

Fair Housing: Potential Tenants with Felony Convictions

Michael Crist2020-02-27T13:08:17-05:00February 27th, 2020|Legal FAQs|

Risk management, consider evaluating the criminal conviction after the other rental evaluation (e.g., finances, rental history). The potential tenant might be rejected on financial and rental history without the need to take on the potential fair housing risks that can arise from rejecting on felony conviction. Video on this issue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EYIxNwXhos If asking a potential… Continue Reading Fair Housing: Potential Tenants with Felony Convictions

Learn From the Pros: Build a Successful Real Estate Business

Michael Crist2020-02-26T17:06:53-05:00February 26th, 2020|NAR|

Are you looking for sage advice from an industry veteran on how to grow your business? YPN Lounge blogger and real estate coach Lee Davenport, PhD, shares her real estate journey and lessons learned along the way in her recent one-on-one interview with Kyle Eaves, an agent with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro… Continue Reading Learn From the Pros: Build a Successful Real Estate Business

January 2020 Existing-Home Sales

Michael Crist2020-02-25T12:53:57-05:00February 25th, 2020|NAR|

January 2020 Existing-Home Sales Housing market activity this January declined 1.3% from December 2019, but January’s sales of existing homes improved 9.6 % from January 2019.February 25, 2020By: Michael Hyman Powered by WPeMatico

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