Court of Appeals Published Opinions - May 2024 Note: Beginning in June 2012, opinions will be posted as Adobe PDFs. You can download a free copy of Adobe Reader here. The summary following each opinion is prepared to offer lawyers and the public a general overview of what a particular opinion decides. The summary is… Continue Reading SC CT Appeals Beachfront, SC CCL v SCDHEC Debordieu
Court of Appeals Published Opinions - July 2024 Note: Beginning in June 2012, opinions will be posted as Adobe PDFs. You can download a free copy of Adobe Reader here. The summary following each opinion is prepared to offer lawyers and the public a general overview of what a particular opinion decides. The summary is… Continue Reading SC Court of Appeals July 2024
The SCR hotline and office number is 803-772-5206 and the lawyers' emails are Byron and Austin and TPitts also the SCR CEO is a lawyer (Nick) For the below, please realize that in the past, SCR has heard a lot of complaints from sellers and listing agents and listing brokerages about other licensees allegedly illegally… Continue Reading Social Media Posts of Other Brokers/Agents Listings
July 9-10, Anticipate SCR forms to Update on SCREALTORS.ORG SCR licensed forms vendors will update as their USA workload allow. Lots of associations and brokerages and MLS are updating their forms libraries. Please find below a full list of the forms that are updating. 120(Compensation Agreement) 130(Exclusive Right to Buy Buyer’s Agency) 135(Exclusive Agency Buyer… Continue Reading July 9-10, Anticipate SCR forms to Update on SCREALTORS.ORG
"This market analysis or price opinion may not be used for the purposes of obtaining financing in a federally related transaction". (also consider using this language too) THIS IS NOT AN APPRAISAL. THIS IS A BROKER PRICE OPINION OR A COMPARATIVE MARKET ANALYSIS This information is only accurate as of 07/09/24. You must contact SCR… Continue Reading Doing a BPO, CMA, RPR? Upfront disclose this language!
A Buyer Agreement Is the Key to Touring Listings (Virtual/Physical). If your brokerage has the listing, you can represent the seller and show the open house to customer buyers without a buyer agreement, but always at first substantive contact with a consumer properly handle the SCR110 Real Estate Brokerage Relationship form where you explain your… Continue Reading A Buyer Agreement Is the Key to Touring Listings (Virtual/Physical)
In mid 2024, your REALTOR® exemption from appraisal licensing requirements for your BPO, CMA, and RPR work was updated: Old language: SC Code 40-60-30 excerpt: 1) A real estate licensee licensed in accordance with Chapter 57, Title 40 who performs a market analysis or gives an opinion as to the price of real estate on… Continue Reading RPR BPO CMA…NOT AN APPRAISAL
Smart-Home Tech Can Achieve ‘Toothbrush-Ready’ Status Home buyers are demanding more than just a “designer ready” home, but one that’s “toothbrush ready” too. By: Jeff Halloran Design & Architecture, Real Estate Technology Powered by WPeMatico
From Dirt: The EPA has expanded the reach of CERCLA. On April 19 it added two man-made chemicals, PFOA and PFOS (perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctane sulfonate) to the list of hazardous substances covered by CERCLA. These chemicals have been used to make non-stick coatings on cookware and protective coatings for carpets and fabrics. They have… Continue Reading EPA CERCLA Update
Seller Concessions Remain Legal AKA Seller Paid Buyer's Transaction Costs in SCR310 Contract This information is only accurate as of 07/08/24. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 07/08/24 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… Continue Reading Seller Concessions Remain Legal AKA Seller Paid Buyer’s Transaction Costs in SCR310 Contract