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Rough Draft Office FOREWARN policy on the safety app member benefit

2023-12-20T12:06:56-05:00December 20th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

SCR Attorney Tiara Pitts discusses FOREWARN use policy on the SCR legal podcasts and has drafted a rough draft FOREWARN brokerage policy below. Please contact SCR with any suggestions or questions based on your experience with FOREWARN as part of your safety program and any instances where FOREWARN app has helped prevent a seller impersonation [...]

Have Employees? NAR on Employment Practices, Internal Investigations, AOR Insurance

2023-12-18T09:12:13-05:00December 18th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/videos/risk-management-webinar-series/employment-practices-conducting-internal-investigations Posted by: Byron King on 12/18/23 (This information is only accurate as of 12/18/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 12/18/23 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 [...]

NAR: 18 states require written buyer agency agreements

2023-12-14T11:37:33-05:00December 14th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

NAR: 18 states require written buyer agency agreements Arkansas Alaska Georgia Idaho Maryland Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire North Carolina North Dakota Pennsylvania South Carolina Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Wisconsin Posted by: Byron King on 12/14/23 (This information is only accurate as of 12/14/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information [...]

Top Ten Legal Hotlines November 2023

2023-12-14T09:04:43-05:00December 14th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

10. Earnest money disputes 9. Property Management tie 9. Disclosure issues 8. Compensation 7. Professionalism, Ethics, Arbitration, Mediation 6. Due Diligence 5. Advertising 4. License Law 3. Other (risk management, scams, safety, vacant land sales scams, self-dealing) 2. State Laws 1. Standard Forms Posted by: Byron King on 12/14/23 (This information is only accurate as [...]

Safety – REALTOR Magazine Level Up

2023-12-11T14:20:16-05:00December 11th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/level-up/level-up-safety Posted by: Byron King on 12/11/23 (This information is only accurate as of 12/11/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 12/11/23 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 [...]

NAR Legal on Using Testimonials and Endorsements

2023-12-11T14:16:02-05:00December 11th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/videos/window-to-the-law/rules-endorsements-testimonials Posted by: Byron King on 12/11/23 (This information is only accurate as of 12/11/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 12/11/23 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 [...]

US Secret Service on Seller Impersonation Fraud (aka Fake Seller Vacant Land Sale Scam)

2023-12-11T09:09:37-05:00December 11th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://higherlogicdownload.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/THEHUB/a6f02f2b-3e7d-4d62-ae45-0186bc7059e4_file.pdf?AWSAccessKeyId=ASIAVRDO7IERORC7GMNP&Expires=1702307246&x-amz-security-token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjEJ7%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FwEaCXVzLWVhc3QtMSJGMEQCIH5Y43DbUZlfPEH4FxT7VQtFJ3jLhr4TxId8A01pbjvRAiAWCbmhxihgF2f8ha%2BlzeBkcz%2FD2clIfIDpavmXrU0geCquBQgXEAAaDDM4MDMzNzM0MDcwNiIMbcUoQ6VnY8TI6qe2KosFXgfS8fYHueygzVhOgQuph2WiCzLXeHT87zizZP0uff9fON3e9sACpshhxYFletHn3ajVWuZ5WtnFIfjbq6x0nnwxKB7sRuBrAPJkGDnIqAYWCfVwfOtv3gznOQXfLo9rBquoAIBJoMO5VhfLnUU40VRpRsc5XXWRvsyXEtbTH7IkYW6u6OKRYe8uzUf43VqjU7ndXhvLGC1x73xMbWl87rPAQYCP1I1OuAA78nz9orgNI9hWxYjuh7pm2JbE1Y0diwoq3fAnMgG2dP279TRM6k4GXJNj5cSpe8FkTnOAFsUKBhpObGC6cpUOQAx5QBDMU8sU5DcnDBmeBEK%2BA%2Fbw74VsIk4uPdX4WgD2pfVOGtvzF2q1D4iBuL%2BLjelRlkduJHjAnOcovZfkV7QhQDzGrC8AZBNe6KGJOM9Wr1orjO%2FNIj7qfOT6ynyQ8H3M2BMH06p%2FYn3LZj%2B9mW4V4BDhQtmQ0S6EJTJvj94TiYbHneEcQxQPgSS4WbmngoSBE9PfjR3dHZvy6x730KyMkD8jzB6HxK6jozpUhSCjOJuS1xigE0vguac4XeQUvneAB%2B%2BFjToxsPzYwwx%2FTiRHvw5ms3l3PjHEBMDH7Zhh6cDCTyrftGaJsx4zpccsmxZ7buvM4ojDqGzFUV2OR8teT82MqtjPtfhN6J%2BxmHUHkolsRL%2FsmUnbZZ7u3YBuxrtZOVz9ayuG7v2ZZRgsp5NPFGi0NzN%2FEY6nMgRkvXi5H74cseu7K6BTY1y3J1VBvadOplP4OWuea5ppEO%2FeVVIaFMQwW%2B3nqRUmb1R1FTmbXGAr4gzHMaFnYh2miaXXTLZYCdkquyRkcmz5undNvFphzu5yTk8GQqMfC1Sobln8MK2p3KsGOrIB2m785cu7bLrmBgk6DgCbQRuX%2F3oaOL5E%2Fs3774vuLped6sT5l4sLaAL5n%2B%2BhBTGVmv8Sxu3YdfDPPll8Oi4cobIhef8JDKGzvnztRlGw4G9MVbhJU%2Bw6X8uvFrjpuJw%2BGMXij%2FIvtZubVPY%2FMccXUm1ys0UKqN2E3JKXsxjL1FEFPCTbEJ7vpEGBVmlVsBuS5KRMSWmjXEGvVgYCFfNv5GUAJnRzTreUCaY9ewN901lUVw%3D%3D&Signature=NiewExSdyH4alduCbm3iKqfnSS8%3D Posted by: Byron King on 12/11/23 (This information is only accurate as of 12/11/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 12/11/23 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 [...]

ALTA on Seller Impersonation Fraud (aka Fake Seller Vacant Land Sale Scam)

2023-12-11T09:06:30-05:00December 11th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://higherlogicdownload.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/THEHUB/99541066-80fa-4aff-a2de-01889334d6eb_file.pdf?AWSAccessKeyId=ASIAVRDO7IERORC7GMNP&Expires=1702306954&x-amz-security-token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjEJ7%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FwEaCXVzLWVhc3QtMSJGMEQCIH5Y43DbUZlfPEH4FxT7VQtFJ3jLhr4TxId8A01pbjvRAiAWCbmhxihgF2f8ha%2BlzeBkcz%2FD2clIfIDpavmXrU0geCquBQgXEAAaDDM4MDMzNzM0MDcwNiIMbcUoQ6VnY8TI6qe2KosFXgfS8fYHueygzVhOgQuph2WiCzLXeHT87zizZP0uff9fON3e9sACpshhxYFletHn3ajVWuZ5WtnFIfjbq6x0nnwxKB7sRuBrAPJkGDnIqAYWCfVwfOtv3gznOQXfLo9rBquoAIBJoMO5VhfLnUU40VRpRsc5XXWRvsyXEtbTH7IkYW6u6OKRYe8uzUf43VqjU7ndXhvLGC1x73xMbWl87rPAQYCP1I1OuAA78nz9orgNI9hWxYjuh7pm2JbE1Y0diwoq3fAnMgG2dP279TRM6k4GXJNj5cSpe8FkTnOAFsUKBhpObGC6cpUOQAx5QBDMU8sU5DcnDBmeBEK%2BA%2Fbw74VsIk4uPdX4WgD2pfVOGtvzF2q1D4iBuL%2BLjelRlkduJHjAnOcovZfkV7QhQDzGrC8AZBNe6KGJOM9Wr1orjO%2FNIj7qfOT6ynyQ8H3M2BMH06p%2FYn3LZj%2B9mW4V4BDhQtmQ0S6EJTJvj94TiYbHneEcQxQPgSS4WbmngoSBE9PfjR3dHZvy6x730KyMkD8jzB6HxK6jozpUhSCjOJuS1xigE0vguac4XeQUvneAB%2B%2BFjToxsPzYwwx%2FTiRHvw5ms3l3PjHEBMDH7Zhh6cDCTyrftGaJsx4zpccsmxZ7buvM4ojDqGzFUV2OR8teT82MqtjPtfhN6J%2BxmHUHkolsRL%2FsmUnbZZ7u3YBuxrtZOVz9ayuG7v2ZZRgsp5NPFGi0NzN%2FEY6nMgRkvXi5H74cseu7K6BTY1y3J1VBvadOplP4OWuea5ppEO%2FeVVIaFMQwW%2B3nqRUmb1R1FTmbXGAr4gzHMaFnYh2miaXXTLZYCdkquyRkcmz5undNvFphzu5yTk8GQqMfC1Sobln8MK2p3KsGOrIB2m785cu7bLrmBgk6DgCbQRuX%2F3oaOL5E%2Fs3774vuLped6sT5l4sLaAL5n%2B%2BhBTGVmv8Sxu3YdfDPPll8Oi4cobIhef8JDKGzvnztRlGw4G9MVbhJU%2Bw6X8uvFrjpuJw%2BGMXij%2FIvtZubVPY%2FMccXUm1ys0UKqN2E3JKXsxjL1FEFPCTbEJ7vpEGBVmlVsBuS5KRMSWmjXEGvVgYCFfNv5GUAJnRzTreUCaY9ewN901lUVw%3D%3D&Signature=Ya5B9lUqg0HtAcCYMAppKm8CWzk%3D Posted by: Byron King on 12/11/23 (This information is only accurate as of 12/11/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 12/11/23 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 [...]

Associated Licensees Do This

2023-12-04T16:28:02-05:00December 4th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

Based on hotlines, leaving a brokerage often creates upset and legal disputes about money and leads and clients/pendings. Ditto with ethics and license law issues. Associated licensees and their brokerage may want to put into written agreements what happens and what can be communicated before leaving the brokerage, during leaving the brokerage, and after leaving [...]

NAR on Safety, Good Time to Review Safety Protocols including Your FOREWARN Member Benefit

2023-12-04T09:03:36-05:00December 4th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/safety/30-day-plan?cid=em_SF-WN-1978&date=09-14-2023&grp=ae&narmail=EdgeUp%20&user=56072 https://www.screaltors.org/forewarn/ Posted by: Byron King on 12/04/23 (This information is only accurate as of 12/04/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 12/04/23 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. [...]

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