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https://www.nar.realtor/the-facts/nar-settlement-faqs This information is only accurate as of 1/8/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 1/8/25 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 USA/SC National Sellers’ Class Action Lawsuits Settlement FAQs

https://narfocus.com/billdatabase/clientfiles/172/29/4841.pdf This information is only accurate as of 1/8/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 1/8/25 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 A List of Decades of NAR Wins for REALTORS® and Consumers in Washington DC

Here are links to the member benefits (state and national) https://screaltors.org/memberbenefits/ https://www.nar.realtor/realtor-benefits-program What has NAR done for me recently and in the past (advocacy/legal/policy wins): https://www.nar.realtor/advocacy/nar-advocacy-wins Forms, Forewarn App, Legal Advocacy, Government Advocacy, Legal Hotline, Education (ABR Jan 28/29, PSA Feb 11, SRS March 11/12, RENE April 8/9, Cap Conf Feb 4/5, Legal Conference Sept… Continue Reading Member Benefits

https://www.nar.realtor/fair-housing/fairhaven/fairhaven-2-0-essential-fair-housing-education This information is only accurate as of 1/7/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 1/7/25 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 Updates Fair Housing Training: Fairhaven 2.0 (REALTORS have to take Fair Housing Training by 2027)

https://www.nar.realtor/videos/window-to-the-law/social-media-best-practices-real-estate-professionals Advertising cannot be false or misleading. Advertising always includes your brokerage company name clearly. SC has team advertising laws applicable now and additional laws that will become applicable soon. Avoid offensive, harassing, fair housing violating risks. Some HOA's and local governments have sign control rules, laws, regulations, etc. This information is only accurate as… Continue Reading NAR Legal: Social Media: REALTOR Member Marks and Trademark Rules, Copyright, Intellectual Property, Get Written Autorization

NAR Update on FinCEN BOI 12/28/24 at 2:52 pm FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Information Rule Update – Injunction Reinstated 12/26/24 On December 26, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, en banc, reinstated the nationwide injunction halting further implementation and enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The current order also prevents the… Continue Reading 1/6/25: FinCEN BOI Registration on Hold as of 12/28/24, Update: Alert About Scams, Charges

FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Information Rule Update - Injunction Reinstated 12/26/24 On December 26, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, en banc, reinstated the nationwide injunction halting further implementation and enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The current order also prevents the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) from enforcing the Beneficial… Continue Reading NAR Update on FinCEN BOI 12/28/24 at 2:52 pm

SCR is updating the forms libraries. https://screaltors.org/wp-content/uploads/Forms/110.pdf LLR SCREC approved the updated SCDREBR on 12/11/24 and posted on 12/19/24. Always properly use SCR110 (e.g., explain, sign, copies) whenever you communicate orally or in writing with a consumer about real estate and before you show properties (e.g., in person showings, virtual showings) to comply with license… Continue Reading New LLR SCREC SCDREBR aka SCR110 posted LLR and SCR

LLR SCREC Posts Updated SCDREBR aka SCR110 https://llr.sc.gov/re/recpdf/Doc170%20SC_Disclosure_of_Real_Estate_Brokerage_Relationships.pdf SCR legal video on this issue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beqJDN3e838 On Thursday Dec 19, 2024, the LLR SCREC posted their updated SCDREBR aka SCR110. The SCR forms libraries are currently being updated for this update. On Wednesday Dec 11, 2024 the REC voted unanimously to approve an updated version of… Continue Reading LLR SCREC Posts Updated SCDREBR aka SCR110

https://www.nar.realtor/videos/risk-management-webinar-series/2025-nar-insurance-program-overview This information is only accurate as of 12/16/24. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 12/16/24 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’s Insurance Webinar