Bonuses: Cash, Gift Cards, Trips, Boats, Weekends in Houses, other Goodies Be careful when bonuses to buyer reps are offered. If the seller is paying or providing the bonus, get the bonus out of the seller's hands so the seller cannot renege after you have advertised the bonus. Best practice, seller and brokerage and law… Continue Reading Bonuses
https://www.nar.realtor/window-to-the-law SCR provides a standard independent contractor. BIC must properly supervise independent contractors in accordance with laws and licensing laws and NAR code of ethics. #1 Hotline call about independent contractors: what happens to compensation and pendings and leads during the independent contractor retiring/changing brokerages. Consider adding language to your independent agreement to cover this… Continue Reading NAR on Worker Classification (Employee, Independent Contractor, License Law)
https://www.nar.realtor/window-to-the-law Assume that courts apply ADA to websites. Conduct ADA due diligence on your website with experts. Keep informed on this developing ADA website issue. Posted by: Byron King on 09/05/19 (This information is only accurate as of 09/05/19. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 09/05/19 as laws and… Continue Reading Recent NAR Info on Disabled Access to Websites (ADA)
SC Landlord Tenant Act on Storm Damage: SECTION 27-40-650. Fire or casualty damage. (a) If the dwelling unit or premises are damaged or destroyed by fire or casualty to the extent that normal use and occupancy of the dwelling unit is substantially impaired, the tenant may: (1) immediately vacate the premises and notify the landlord… Continue Reading SC Landlord Tenant Act on Storm Damage
Recognizing REALTORS® on Labor Day Looking at data from the 2019 Member Profile we recognize REALTORS® for their hard work and successes this Labor Day.August 30, 2019By: Brandi Snowden Powered by WPeMatico
By Erica Christoffer Summer may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean your YPN has to cool down. Here are five ideas from YPN groups around the country for fun end of summer events, activities, and mixers. 1. Go out swinging. The Greater San Antonio YPN hosted its most recent mixer at Topgolf. Combining networking… Continue Reading 5 End of Summer YPN Event Ideas
By Erica Christoffer The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) released data back in 2011 that said members put an average of 3,300 miles on their cars annually from business-related driving. That number has likely risen in the past eight years. According to AAA, Americans are now in their cars 20 minutes longer each week than… Continue Reading Life is Short, Drive a Car You Like
July 2019 Pending Home Sales From last month, all four regions showed declines in contract signings. The West region had the biggest drop, of 3.4 %. August 29, 2019By: Michael Hyman Powered by WPeMatico
REALTORS®' Role in the Digital Age What has changed over the past seventeen years, with the increase in technology used in the business of real estate?August 27, 2019Technology Powered by WPeMatico
REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey: July 2019 HighlightsEighty percent of respondents reported that home prices remained constant or rose in July 2019 compared to levels one year ago.August 23, 2019By: Karen Belita Powered by WPeMatico