Michael Crist, Author at South Carolina REALTORS

From Byron King (July 2018) MLS of Choice

Michael Crist2019-01-24T10:14:01-05:00January 24th, 2019|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/changes-to-mls-policy-statements-742-and-743-mls-of-choice During the 2017 REALTORS® Conference and Expo, NAR’s Board of Directors voted to adopt changes in MLS Policy giving licensees more flexibility in where they subscribe to MLS (aka “MLS of Choice”). That change went in effect July 1, 2018. Based on broker experience, the NAR Leadership Team recognized a need for additional revisions… Continue Reading From Byron King (July 2018) MLS of Choice

Questions to Ask When You Want to Generate More Business

Michael Crist2019-01-23T12:46:56-05:00January 23rd, 2019|NAR|

By Lee Davenport What are you learning that’s new? If you are stuck in the loop of your daily grind, then consider the beginning of the year as a perfect time to shake up the doldrums with something that will grow your business. But how do you know what you don’t know? Reflect on these… Continue Reading Questions to Ask When You Want to Generate More Business

Land Market Shows Slow But Steady Growth in 2018, According 2018 RLI-NAR Land Survey

Michael Crist2019-01-23T12:19:36-05:00January 23rd, 2019|NAR|

With rising interest rates and commodity prices still depressed, land sales and land prices continued to increase, although at a modest pace, during October 2017 – September 2018, according to the 2018 Land Market Survey of the REALTORS® Land Institute and the National Association of REALTORS®, an annual survey of land practitioners. Land sales in… Continue Reading Land Market Shows Slow But Steady Growth in 2018, According 2018 RLI-NAR Land Survey

from Byron King: NAR mediation training in Chicago September 4, 5 and 6 2019

Michael Crist2019-01-22T11:14:42-05:00January 22nd, 2019|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/events/mediator-mediation-training NAR offers some of the best mediator training classes in the world. This NAR mediation class will fill up asap, so apply asap if you are interested. If you have taken SCR mediation training or NAR mediation training or SC Bar mediation training in the past and are interested in becoming a SCR mediator… Continue Reading from Byron King: NAR mediation training in Chicago September 4, 5 and 6 2019

Can a Shipping Container Home Be Stylish? Check This One Out!

Michael Crist2019-01-21T02:00:28-05:00January 21st, 2019|NAR|

By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine A shipping container for hauling heavy freight in trains, trucks, and ships isn’t often associated with anything glamorous. But the housing industry wants to prove otherwise. Photos by: Rocket Lister, rocketlister.com This 3,000-square-foot home in Phoenix is made up of stacked shipping containers, but you’d never know it once you walked… Continue Reading Can a Shipping Container Home Be Stylish? Check This One Out!

From Byron King: HOA Fees and the SCR310 Contract

Michael Crist2019-01-18T15:33:52-05:00January 18th, 2019|Legal FAQs|

SCR310 section 6 states that the buyer's transaction costs include...all costs to obtain information from or pertaining to any owners association (aka certificate of assessment). This is interpreted as the cost to obtain documentation about the seller's owners association issues and costs to investigate the owners association (e.g. getting the documentation on the seller's owners… Continue Reading From Byron King: HOA Fees and the SCR310 Contract

From Byron King: Sample Email Signature

Michael Crist2019-01-18T10:46:15-05:00January 18th, 2019|Legal FAQs|

Risk management could lead you to possibly using one or all of these as your email signature or tailoring them to your risk management needs: WIRE FRAUD WARNING: Organized criminals may send fake email to trick you into wiring or electronically sending your money to them so they can steal your money. Always be suspicious… Continue Reading From Byron King: Sample Email Signature

What We’re Reading: January 14-18

Michael Crist2019-01-18T09:01:57-05:00January 18th, 2019|NAR|

A picture of an egg, The Miracle on the Hudson remembered, Brazilian spiders and much more, compiled by Anne-Marie Siudzinski, Senior Library Information Specialist. Just waitin’ in line for a burger. Which do you prefer on Instagram–an egg or Kylie Jenner? We prefer the egg. Using Alexa in an open-plan office–not a great idea. Newsflash,… Continue Reading What We’re Reading: January 14-18

From Byron King: Statutory Definition Meter Conservation Charge

Michael Crist2019-01-15T10:20:30-05:00January 15th, 2019|Legal FAQs|

The LLR seller disclosure asks about a meter conservation charge. Basically, this is a way the utility charges or "finances" energy measures such as a new energy efficient hot water heater or other appliance for example. You have often seen these offers in your utility bills. SC Code: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t58c037.php SECTION 58-37-50. Agreements for energy efficiency… Continue Reading From Byron King: Statutory Definition Meter Conservation Charge

November 2018 Housing Affordability Index

Michael Crist2019-01-11T16:55:35-05:00January 11th, 2019|NAR|

At the national level, housing affordability is down from last month and down from a year ago. Mortgage rates rose to 4.99 percent this November, up 19.1 percent compared to 4.19 percent a year ago. Housing affordability declined from a year ago in November moving the index down 10.6 percent from 161.0 to 144.0. The… Continue Reading November 2018 Housing Affordability Index

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