REALTORS®, members of the National Association of REALTORS®, from across the country had the opportunity to attend a policy briefing at the White House Eisenhower Executive Office Building during the 2018 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. It was a great opportunity to hear first-hand about some of the policy initiatives the administration is focusing on… Continue Reading REALTORS® Attend Policy Briefing at the White House
Anita Clark By Anita Clark General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the talk of the internet. Attorneys in the European Union and the United States are being bombarded with questions about the GDPR. Companies and website owners are scrambling as the deadline is fast approaching to have the regulation in effect, which includes your websites… Continue Reading GDBR and What It Means to You
Santino Filipelli By Santino Filipelli I was recently named a 2018 30 Under 30. Is it crazy that I didn’t know what 30 Under 30 was until early September 2017? No? How about after being in the industry for seven years, owning two brokerages, and managing about 20 agents? The fact is, I only became… Continue Reading Advice From a 2018 30 Under 30 Honoree
Must watch NAR video on Fair Housing...starts at the 11 minute mark of the NAR meeting video. http://live.blogs.realtor.org/2018/05/16/full-version-of-nar-360-now-available-2/ Federal fair housing act is celebrating the 50th anniversary. On May 16, 2018; SCR members visited the SC congressional delegation to ask for support of HR1447 to include sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes in… Continue Reading Fair Housing – Dramatic Video From NAR
During the May 19, 2018, NAR Board of Directors meeting, NAR adopted the NAR professional standards committee recommendation to update Standard of Practice 1-7 by adding: "Upon the written request of a cooperating broker who submits an offer to the listing broker, the listing broker shall provide a written affirmation to the cooperating broker stating… Continue Reading NAR Code of Ethics Set to Match SC License Law
https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/professional-standards-and-code-of-ethics/a-buyers-and-sellers-guide-to-multiple-offer-negotiations Posted by : Byron King on 5/21/18 (This information is only accurate as of 5/21/18. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 5/21/18 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine Does your listing’s lighting need a contemporary makeover? Edison bulbs may be the answer. These clear glass light bulbs, in which the center is exposed, have a nostalgic-like appearance and let out a nice warm glow. They stand out, instead of allowing your lighting to blend in. Edison bulbs… Continue Reading Hot Home Trend: Edison Bulbs
David Stearrett, director of the Office of the Flood Insurance Advocate at the Federal Emergency Management Administration, led a panel discussion with fellow FEMA staff today at the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. The panel focused on the importance of the National Flood Insurance Program and steps the agency deems necessary to reduce the… Continue Reading FEMA Officials, Realtors® Participate in Dialogue on National Flood Insurance Program
Technology, science, and rent. Has your home’s tech lost its edge? Or has it reached its pinnacle, replete with parlor walls? If you have a service animal, check new airline policies before booking travel. I saw two pigeons smugly ignoring some hostile architecture last Saturday. Have you noticed hostile designs in your community? Joe/flickr/2017 Is… Continue Reading What We’re Reading: May 14-18
Members of the National Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network from across the country convened in Washington, D.C. to advocate for the real estate industry during the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. As part of the week’s events, about 250 people attended the eighth annual YPN networking reception on May 15 at the Park… Continue Reading YPN Represents in D.C.