Real estate brokers are subject to a web of federal, state and local fair housing laws that are intended to eradicate discriminatory conduct in the sale or rental of dwellings and promote residential integration. The methods of enforcing these laws are varied and the penalties that can be exacted for a violation are severe. For… Continue Reading Fair Housing – NAR Provides Free Download
Housing Affordability Modestly up in November 2019 At the national level, housing affordability conditions improved in November 2019 compared to last a year ago and modestly rose compared to October.January 22, 2020By: Michael Hyman Powered by WPeMatico
10 Trending Design Fads for 2020 Dining rooms with personality? Tiled bathtub aprons? Houzz offers its picks for the hottest trends to watch throughout the year. January 16, 2020By: Melissa Dittmann TraceyPowered by WPeMatico
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2020 70% of all REALTORS® volunteer in their community, and the typical REALTOR® who volunteers is 53 years old.January 17, 2020Community Outreach Powered by WPeMatico
Upfront Cost of Buying a Home When buying a home, most buyers focus on the down payment costs, but budgeting also needs to be done for closing costs.January 16, 2020By: Michael HymanClosing Powered by WPeMatico
2020 SCR Professional Standards Committee Chair Lisa Alexanderand 2019 SCR Professional Standards Committee Chair John Smith Watch this video where these REALTOR® leaders discuss Article 16 that prohibits interfering in agency relationships/agreements aka "poaching" other REALTORS®'s clients. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6Bq0ljGGIs Posted by: Byron King on 1/15/20 (This information is only accurate as of 1/15/20. You must contact… Continue Reading PROFESSIONALISM PROFESSIONALISM PROFESSIONALISM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sharon Delia Stone 803-772-5206 REALTORS® beat record number of closed sales in 2019 COLUMBIA, S.C. (January 15, 2020) -- South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its 2019 annual market report. The reports show 2019 as a record-breaking year for closed sales by Realtors®. At 91,140 this is the highest number of… Continue Reading REALTORS(R) beat record number of closed sales in 2019
By Lee Davenport We all want to work smarter and not just harder, right? But if we’re managing brokers, trainers, or team leaders, how do we motivate our salespeople in such a way that actually inspires them without leaving us “busted and disgusted”? Check out this 10-minute interview I loved doing with Dotloop‘s content specialist,… Continue Reading The 10-Minute MBA: Motivating Your Sales Team Smartly
2020's Hottest Paint Colors: Which Is Your... The perfect hue for your listing could be hiding among paint companies' top 11 picks. January 13, 2020By: Melissa Dittmann TraceyDesign TrendsPowered by WPeMatico
Age of Buyers is Skyrocketing…But Not for Who You... Overall, buyers’ ages have jumped from a median of 31 in 1981 to 47 in 2019. What's the story behind this change?January 13, 2020By: Jessica Lautz Powered by WPeMatico