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Protect Your Photos

2018-03-20T11:25:37-05:00March 20th, 2018|Legal FAQs|

Tired of People Using Your Photos? This NAR video teaches you how to patrol the internet for your photos. http://www.realtor.org/videos/how-to-protect-your-property-listings-from-rental-scams Anytime someone uses your intellectual property (e.g. original ideas, listing descriptions, photographs, videos, reports, blog, podcast), they need your permission. Copyright notice is nice to have on your intellectual property, but not required to hold… Continue Reading Protect Your Photos

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Real Estate Scams

2018-03-20T11:23:30-05:00March 20th, 2018|Legal FAQs|

Check out the cool scroll credits at the end! Other States report New (and Old) Real Estate Scams! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaeZCIEPAEo&feature=youtu.beC:/Apps

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LLR on Paying Out of State Licensees

2018-03-20T11:22:36-05:00March 20th, 2018|Legal FAQs|

LLR On Paying, Inspecting & Out of State Licensed Brokerages (stay off SC dirt): SECTION 40-57-180. Powers of department; actions against owners and agents; commission to establish and publish education standards. (A) The department may not be involved in the resolution of disputes between licensees over the payment or division of commission. (B) A resident… Continue Reading LLR on Paying Out of State Licensees

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Avoid Distracted Walking (On Showings)

2018-03-20T11:17:47-05:00March 20th, 2018|Uncategorized|

Careful Using Your Smartphone...Walking! Ohio State University researchers recently reported that in 2010, more than 1,500 people were treated in ERs for injuries caused by trying to use a cellphone and walk at the same time; the researchers also said that number had doubled since 2005. That PLOS study, published earlier this year, also showed… Continue Reading Avoid Distracted Walking (On Showings)

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SC Vacation Rental Act

2018-03-20T11:16:27-05:00March 20th, 2018|Uncategorized|

Vacation Rental Act (Summer's Coming) Buyers must honor certain vacation rentals post closing. http://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t27c050.php In most cases, 90 days after deed is recorded. Does not apply to rentals under SC landlord tenant act.

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Hoarders

2018-03-20T11:15:36-05:00March 20th, 2018|Uncategorized|

Virginia Classifies Hoarders as a Protected Class (Disability) http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/FairHousing/VFHO%20hoarding%20brochure_for%20housing%20providers.pdf Fire, sanitation, safety, vermin, and health concerns enable landlords and property managers to contact appropriate local law and code enforcement to enforce standards. Because hoarding is a sign of potential mental disorders, issues of concern can be reported to DSS.

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