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NAR Update on Oregon Buyer Love Letter Trial/Appeals…Can do, but discuss fair housing risks

2022-10-27T13:16:25-05:00October 27th, 2022|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/law-and-ethics/first-amendment-argument-wins-the-day Posted by: Byron King on 10/27/22 (This information is only accurate as of 10/27/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/27/22 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… Continue Reading NAR Update on Oregon Buyer Love Letter Trial/Appeals…Can do, but discuss fair housing risks

Potential Tax Break for 6% property owners/investors…File in January’s

2022-10-27T09:52:16-05:00October 27th, 2022|Legal FAQs|

6% owners should file in January to gain a tax break (e.g., 25% valuation discount). Forget? Forgot? File in the next January. January is a government administration requirement for this issue. Many counties have the application form on their website. It may be tricky to find. Please alert all your 6% clients to this potential… Continue Reading Potential Tax Break for 6% property owners/investors…File in January’s

Moncks Corner Increases Property Tax Millage

2022-10-27T09:35:19-05:00October 27th, 2022|Legal FAQs|

https://www.live5news.com/2022/09/16/moncks-corner-property-owners-see-15-percent-tax-increase/ Posted by: Byron King on 10/27/22 (This information is only accurate as of 10/27/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/27/22 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… Continue Reading Moncks Corner Increases Property Tax Millage

Safety Guide (NCREC)

2022-10-24T15:16:29-05:00October 24th, 2022|Legal FAQs|

https://www.ncrec.gov/Brochures/Safetyguide.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 10/24/22 (This information is only accurate as of 10/24/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/24/22 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… Continue Reading Safety Guide (NCREC)

NAR Safety Book, Right Tools Right Now, Digital Download

2022-10-24T14:54:55-05:00October 24th, 2022|Legal FAQs|

https://store.realtor/the-little-red-book-safety-rules-to-live-by-for-realtors-download/ In partnership with the Right Tools, Right Now Program this product is FREE. Thanks to NAR's REALTOR® Safety Program and REALTOR® Safety Advisory Committee, we are now providing this valuable safety resource free to our members. The Little Red Book: Safety Rules to Live By for REALTORS® is the second in the “Little Book”… Continue Reading NAR Safety Book, Right Tools Right Now, Digital Download

Top Ten Hotlines August 2022

2022-10-24T08:26:30-05:00October 24th, 2022|Legal FAQs|

10. Scams - wire fraud, money laundering/mule, fake rental, fake listing 9. Lead Paint/Hazards 8. Independent Contractor Issues 7. Professionalism/Ethics/Arbitration/Mediation 6. BIC management issues 5. Agency issues 4. License law issues/advertising 3. Due Diligence questions 2. Forms questions 1. State law questions/issues Posted by: Byron King on 10/24/22 (This information is only accurate as of… Continue Reading Top Ten Hotlines August 2022

Scary Scams

2022-10-20T14:40:09-05:00October 20th, 2022|Legal FAQs|

NAR reports ransomware hits brokerage. https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/drive/episode-10-what-to-do-if-your-business-faces-a-ransom-threat Wire fraud is still occurring. https://screaltors.org/wp-content/uploads/Forms/610.pdf The fake rental scam is still occurring. Set up Google Alerts for all your listings. Post sign at the listed property (not for rent). Periodically, patrol your listings. Contact the web provider where the fake rental appears for take down. Fake organized crime… Continue Reading Scary Scams

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