Help buyers stay calm after the home inspection When home buyers get cold feet before closing, it's often the result of something in the home inspection report. But no home is perfect, not even new construction, says Matt Cook, director of business development at HomeTeam Inspection Services. "A home is a used product," he says.… Continue Reading NAR: Some Best Practices to Manage with Buyers and Home Inspections.
NAR prevails again with Muhammad dismissal A U.S. district judge ruled in favor of the National Association of REALTORS® in a case involving MLS access, concluding a Pennsylvania real estate practitioner did not prove the national, state and local associations engaged in antitrust violations and discrimination. It's NAR's third courtroom win in less than three… Continue Reading NAR: NAR Court Win!
https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/scammed-shamed-and-deepfaked-real-estate-agents-speak-out-on-crypto-con?utm_term=A535F674-1FE5-4DE7-86BF-2B71C40DD9BA&lrh=f3d3398596de554c8ce28d0171fc77ec79f4cbe447d90ba1a9b8eade908d8477&utm_campaign=34FB1440-92D5-42F6-A71E-28B6B1CB1AB4&nwsltr=navnar&utm_content=1A57B069-F7A6-4706-ACA7-0244F658BD68 This information is only accurate as of 8/13/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 8/13/25 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: Crypto Scams Target REALTORS® Life Savings, Pig Butchering Scam from Asia
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https://www.nar.realtor/videos/window-to-the-law/combatting-rental-listing-scams-online This information is only accurate as of 8/11/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 8/11/25 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: Rental Scams
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The National Association of REALTORS® on Friday announced the appointment of Leslie Nettleford-Freeman to a new position on NAR’s legal team: associate general counsel, vice president of legal affairs and brand protection. The role elevates NAR’s commitment to defend the REALTOR® trademark, one of its most valuable member benefits. https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/seasoned-intellectual-property-lawyer-to-lead-realtor-trademark-protection From SCR hotline: Several SCR… Continue Reading The National Association of REALTORS® on Friday announced the appointment of Leslie Nettleford-Freeman to a new position on NAR’s legal team: associate general counsel, vice president of legal affairs and brand protection. The ro le elevates NAR’s commitment to defend the REALTOR® trademark, one of its most valuable member benefits
https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/law-and-ethics/another-legal-win-judge-sides-with-nar-throws-out-muhammad-case https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/law-and-ethics/judge-rules-in-favor-of-nar-in-eytalis-litigation https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/law-and-ethics/nar-prevails-in-homie-litigation This information is only accurate as of 8/7/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 8/7/25 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… Continue Reading NAR: 3 NAR Litigation Wins!