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https://directories.apps.realtor/ Search for bilingual REALTORS® at this link: https://directories.apps.realtor/ You can do this to increase business, make referrals, fair housing reasons, etc. You can search for specialties in real estate practice too. https://directories.apps.realtor/ If you would like to receive referrals and money for your bilingual skills, please update your REALTOR® M-1 membership record through you… Continue Reading Find BiLingual REALTORS at this Link

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/law-and-ethics/nar-approves-clarifying-changes-to-code-of-ethics-standard This information is only accurate as of 6/6/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 6/6/25 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 IMMEDIATE Change to Ethics

Based on a Chinese proverb meaning to fatten the pig before butchering the pig to cook and eat, this is an on-going Asia located scam that is now coming to America according to the US Secret Service during a presentation to the NAR risk management committee. It is a crypto scam, but if you have… Continue Reading US Secret Service – Pig Butchering Scam

The hottest topic is a new cryptocurrency scam targeting real estate professionals. The Secret Service reached out to NAR last week to alert us to this scam in which some agents have lost significant sums, including their entire retirement accounts. The June Window to the Law will cover this topic, but in the meantime, please… Continue Reading NAR Anti Scam Info, Register July 1 Anti Scam NAR Webinar

https://llr.sc.gov/re/RECPDF/FraudAlert/Fraud%20Techniques%20to%20Combat%20It.pdf This information is only accurate as of 5/30/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 5/30/25 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 LLR SCREC Anti Scam Info, SC Drivers License

Are you a bilingual REALTOR®? Would you like to be on a SCR list of bilingual REALTORS® that SCR provides to members who might associate you in their deals or make referrals to you for money when they have a non-English speaking/reading consumer (e.g, buyer, seller, tenant, landlord) needing real estate services and that REALTOR®… Continue Reading SCR Seeking Bilingual REALTORS®

https://www.thestate.com/news/local/environment/article306797626.html This information is only accurate as of 5/29/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 5/29/25 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 The State: IOP Seawall Lawsuit Trial News

New Consumer Guide: Assistance Programs As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on assistance programs. This guide explains how to identify the right assistance program for your needs, the types of expenses these programs can help with, and what steps to take to access support. As a reminder,… Continue Reading NAR: New Consumer Guide: Assistance Programs

Register asap! On June 4th, REC Staff will be hosting a virtual informational workshop on” How to be Prepared if Selected for an Inspection”. The presenters will be representatives from the LLR’s Inspection team. BIC/PMIC licensees will have to register to attend, and the workshop will be posted online on our website in the event… Continue Reading LLR SCREC Eblasts/Posts Inspection Information and Webinar May 28, 2025

https://www.nar.realtor/videos/mls-minute/what-delayed-marketing-exempt-listings-mean-for-sellers This information is only accurate as of 5/28/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 5/28/25 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: New Listing Rules 9/30/25 due date (DMEL)