Michael Crist, Author at South Carolina REALTORS

Commercial Buyers Should Consider Filing a Protective Claim ASAP

Michael Crist2019-06-12T08:25:48-05:00June 12th, 2019|Legal FAQs|

SCR is supporting a commercial taxpayer lawsuit against the government which denied the commercial property tax valuation discount to a taxpayer based on the government's interpretation of the statute which the taxpayer's lawyers disagree was correct. (e.g. Nick's law, 25% discount). Commercial buyers who are in the same situation should obtain legal counsel asap and… Continue Reading Commercial Buyers Should Consider Filing a Protective Claim ASAP

Have a Voice: The Importance of Getting Involved With Your Local Association

Michael Crist2019-06-11T11:30:59-05:00June 11th, 2019|NAR|

By Rebecca Donatelli In my last blog post, “How to Deal When Your Plate is Full,” I discussed my best practices on balancing a busy schedule while still dominating the industry. One of the things that makes my plate “full”—which I believe every REALTOR® should have on their plates—is involvement in their local association. When… Continue Reading Have a Voice: The Importance of Getting Involved With Your Local Association

Louisiana Brokerage Calls Cops on a Cash Buyer with Suspicious Asset Documentation

Michael Crist2019-06-10T14:25:24-05:00June 10th, 2019|Legal FAQs|

REALTOR® Safety. Trust that where there is smoke, there is likely fire. Red flags should raise suspicions and due diligence on people. Report suspicious activity to law enforcement. Create a rapport with local officials to get action on suspicious activity reports. https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2019/06/10/cops-agent-nab-fake-buyer-in-million-dollar-transaction?AdobeAnalytics= Posted by: Byron King on 06/10/19 (This information is only accurate as of… Continue Reading Louisiana Brokerage Calls Cops on a Cash Buyer with Suspicious Asset Documentation

NAR on Protecting Yourself from Intellectual Property, Photograph, Video, Copyright online

Michael Crist2019-06-10T09:53:56-05:00June 10th, 2019|Legal FAQs|

Always get proper photo/video ownership rights or licensing rights in writing from your associated licensees, professional photographers, photographers, image owners. Never use photos/videos obtained online or from MLS listings or advertising without obtaining proper ownership rights or licensing rights in writing from the owner/licensee of the photographs or imaged. If in doubt, do not use… Continue Reading NAR on Protecting Yourself from Intellectual Property, Photograph, Video, Copyright online

April Pending Home Sales

Michael Crist2019-06-08T03:04:11-05:00June 8th, 2019|NAR|

April Pending Home Sales April’s pending home sales pace was down 1.5 percent last month and fell 2.0 percent from a year ago.May 30, 2019By: Michael Hyman Powered by WPeMatico

How Do Home Sales Affect the Economy in Your State?

Michael Crist2019-06-07T13:34:54-05:00June 7th, 2019|NAR|

How Do Home Sales Affect the Economy in Your State? Accounting for nearly 17 percent of the GDP, real estate is clearly a major driver of the U.S. economy.June 7, 2019By: Nadia Evangelou Powered by WPeMatico

Realtors(R) Hold Panel Examining Nation’s Flood Disclosure Policies

Michael Crist2019-06-06T10:51:22-05:00June 6th, 2019|NAR|

At the National Flood Conference on Tuesday morning, a panel of five, including three Realtors®, examined the realities surrounding flood disclosure requirements and their impact on the real estate market. Austin Perez, senior insurance policy representative for the National Association of Realtors®, moderated the discussion and opened by highlighting some of NAR’s top research on… Continue Reading Realtors(R) Hold Panel Examining Nation’s Flood Disclosure Policies

3 Ways to Keep Building Client Relationships After the Sale

Michael Crist2019-06-04T16:04:59-05:00June 4th, 2019|NAR|

By Chirag Shah Can you remember what it was like when you bought your first home? Whether you’re moving out of your parents’ house for the first time, buying your first place when getting married, or purchasing a larger home for an expanding family, you are going through an extreme change. For most people, everything… Continue Reading 3 Ways to Keep Building Client Relationships After the Sale

LLR SC Real Estate Commission News

Michael Crist2019-06-04T14:30:15-05:00June 4th, 2019|Legal FAQs|

LLR approved a new trust account guideline document for brokers which helps explain the monthly reconciliation procedures and trust account rules for brokers. LLR likely have already notified brokers of this new document and here is a link to a draft discussed during the SCR June 4, 2019 broker update with SCR President Drew Streett… Continue Reading LLR SC Real Estate Commission News

Free Hardcopy of SCR Residential Contract (SCR310) and Lease (SCR410)

Michael Crist2019-06-03T11:40:54-05:00June 3rd, 2019|Legal FAQs|

A one time use free paper hardcopy of SCR Residential Contract (SCR310) and Lease (SCR410) [version 2019] is available during business hours (9 am to 5 pm EST M-F) upon request at the front desk of the South Carolina Association of REALTORS® (3780 Fernandina Road; Columbia SC 29210). Other one time use free paper hardcopies… Continue Reading Free Hardcopy of SCR Residential Contract (SCR310) and Lease (SCR410)

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