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More control, may make into an employee (e.g., schedules, equipment/software provided). Follow employment laws. Over time and knowledge, the unlicensed individual may cross the lines, especially the yellow highlights below, especially on the phone with consumers, paralegals, lawyers, inspectors, contractors, appraisers, surveyors, brokers, agents, etc. A licensed assistant avoids many of this risks and can… Continue Reading Unlicensed Assistants, Transaction Coordinators, Employees, Independent Contractors

https://www.nar.realtor/breaking-news/special-report-from-the-november-17-2025-board-of-directors-meeting This information is only accurate as of 11/19/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 11/19/25 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 NXT 2025 November, Houston News BOD Delegate Body, MLS, Referral Fees

Thank you for attending today’s FOREWARN training! Below is the Community Hub link that you can use to watch a pre-recorded training, view activation steps, or review our FAQ and testimonials: https://community.forewarn.com/ Thank you! Elvia Morales Customer Education Manager FOREWARN, a red violet company (NASDAQ: RDVT) 2650 N. Military Trail, Suite 300 Boca Raton, FL… Continue Reading Forewarn Pre Recorded Training, Activation Steps, FAQs

https://reg.realtor.org/natmeet.nsf/vwAttachmentsByKey/AD5201F5D6586C1D86258D38000A11D4/$File/1031%20Nov%202025%20Insurance%20Activity%20Update.pdf Over the past year, NAR has advanced member interests on a wide range of federal insurance public policies. Here is a sample of NAR’s efforts, including links. National Flood Insurance Program • NAR Issue Summary: National Flood Insurance Program • NAR Issue Summary: Private Flood Insurance Options • NAR FAQ: NFIP Expired Sept. 30,… Continue Reading NAR REALTORS® Insurance Actions Information, Flood, Natural Disaster, Health, Terrorist, Pandemic,

https://www.nar.realtor/the-facts/consumer-guide-real-estate-contract-contingencies This information is only accurate as of 11/12/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 11/12/25 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 Consumer Guides: Contract Contingencies, Common Ones, Lawyers Draft

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/nar-members-sound-the-alarm-on-the-effects-of-the-government-shutdownhttps://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/nar-members-sound-the-alarm-on-the-effects-of-the-government-shutdown https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/nar-members-sound-the-alarm-on-the-effects-of-the-government-shutdown This information is only accurate as of 11/10/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 11/10/25 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… Continue Reading Shutdown Thawing? REALTORS® Report Impacts. Veterans’ Day 11/11/25.

NAR Strategic Plans to Boost Trademark Education & Enforcement of their billion dollar trademark: REALTOR https://www.nar.realtor/ae/aexperience/protecting-the-realtor-brand This information is only accurate as of 11/6/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 11/6/25 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron… Continue Reading NAR Plans to Boost Trademark Education & Enforcement of their billion dollar trademark: REALTOR

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/law-and-ethics/supreme-court-brings-seven-year-floorplans-case-to-a-close-delivers-win-to-brokerages This information is only accurate as of 10/30/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/30/25 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: Another Legal Win! Floorplans, Copyright, Intellectual Property, Fair Use

https://www.nar.realtor/technology-and-safety-alerts/be-alert-health-insurance-scam-targeting-nar-members This information is only accurate as of 10/30/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/30/25 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 Scam Alert! Health Insurance Scam Targeting NAR Members

South Carolina Tricks and Treats! Knock Knock Ding Dong Trick or Treaters? Or.... EPA is auditing brokerages. Ensure you use SCR contract/lease with lead hazards information. Ensure that you use SCR315 and SCR316 lead hazards documents properly. Ensure you have proper RRP (remodeling/renovation) credentials if you are hiring or coordinating RRP credentialed workers for lead… Continue Reading Happy Halloween!~