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SCR Grievance Committee Video – Sarah Takacs

2025-02-24T11:33:52-05:00February 24th, 2025|Legal FAQs|

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6HoSTqjU8M This information is only accurate as of 2/24/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 2/24/25 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 SCR Grievance Committee Video – Sarah Takacs

SCR Professional Standards Training Videos

2025-02-24T11:18:09-05:00February 24th, 2025|Legal FAQs|

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtsmmUkBh4Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8oPpvQfS3Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=robjXMJrKXA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZJ7HBp1eeg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFjVPbmwICc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6Bq0ljGGIs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCBwc6AsKfY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQk8ArH1ct4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oENAsMZ-WVA Mock arbitration hearing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkQ27V3MFaU Mediation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B930HHwEa2U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzQaSTE9j_g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjdp21Z6ObI This information is only accurate as of 2/24/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 2/24/25 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email… Continue Reading SCR Professional Standards Training Videos

Top Ten (Fifteen) Hotlines January 2025

2025-02-24T09:13:51-05:00February 24th, 2025|Legal FAQs|

1. Forms 2. License Law 3. Ethics, Professionalism Issues 4. Other, Miscellaneous legal topics 5. Disclosure 5. Advertising 6. Due Diligence 7. Compensation 8. State Laws 9. BIC Brokerage Office Management 10. Earnest Money 11. Agency 12. Property Management 12. Settlement Compliance 13. Mediation 14. Clear Cooperation Policy MLS 14. Federal Laws 15. Fair Housing… Continue Reading Top Ten (Fifteen) Hotlines January 2025

NAR: Win & Tips on Floorplan Sketches versus Copyright, Intellectual Property

2025-02-24T08:20:47-05:00February 24th, 2025|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/videos/window-to-the-law/tips-prevent-floorplan-infringement-claims This information is only accurate as of 2/24/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 2/24/25 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: Win & Tips on Floorplan Sketches versus Copyright, Intellectual Property

NAR BOI FinCEN Update

2025-02-24T08:16:30-05:00February 24th, 2025|Legal FAQs|

Please find the recording here: https://www.nar.realtor/washington-report/real-estate-compliance-webinar-recording. Also, please find the Washington Report here regarding the FinCEN Update:https://www.nar.realtor/washington-report/fincen-beneficial-ownership-information-reporting-rule-back-in-effect. FinCEN also has updates at fincen.gov/boi. This information is only accurate as of 2/24/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 2/24/25 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or… Continue Reading NAR BOI FinCEN Update

Independent Contractor Status Win – NAR and NJ

2025-02-20T14:42:21-05:00February 20th, 2025|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/law-and-ethics/a-win-in-the-fight-for-ic-status?utm_term=A535F674-1FE5-4DE7-86BF-2B71C40DD9BA&lrh=f3d3398596de554c8ce28d0171fc77ec79f4cbe447d90ba1a9b8eade908d8477&utm_campaign=3BFA9068-DFBC-477B-BC94-C168B9A999F1&nwsltr=navnar&utm_content=4F34D307-9D5A-478E-BF79-C84E169ED4DD This information is only accurate as of 2/20/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 2/20/25 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 Independent Contractor Status Win – NAR and NJ

NAR Releases 5 Consumer Guides, More to Come

2025-02-20T11:50:23-05:00February 20th, 2025|Legal FAQs|

NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on preparing for homeownership. This guide covers what prospective buyers should consider as they kick off the home purchase process, including the importance of credit scores, mortgage pre-approval, down payments, budgeting, and educational resources. As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for… Continue Reading NAR Releases 5 Consumer Guides, More to Come

BOI FINCEN Filing Update from AICPA and CIMA (2/19/25)

2025-02-19T09:52:02-05:00February 19th, 2025|Legal FAQs|

https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2025/feb/boi-injunction-lifted-fincen-promises-30-day-filing-delay.html?utm_source=mnl:au&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=18Feb2025 This information is only accurate as of 2/19/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 2/19/25 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 BOI FINCEN Filing Update from AICPA and CIMA (2/19/25)

NAR Year Round Technology, Tech, ioi

2025-02-12T15:11:25-05:00February 12th, 2025|Legal FAQs|

https://ioi.realtor/ This information is only accurate as of 2/13/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 2/13/25 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 Year Round Technology, Tech, ioi

NY Times on the Future of Home Insurance (increased costs, lower availability)

2025-02-12T10:26:34-05:00February 12th, 2025|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/opinion/home-values-insurance-climate.html?unlocked_article_code=1.uk4.xmNN.dAgtcFTw3Cr6&smid=url-share "In that way, Altadena (Californian wild fires re-build) may prove to be the true harbinger ⎯ of a future in which no one but the rich owns their own homes, where insurance is a luxury good, and where renters pay a monthly toll to large private equity landowners who may be better suited to… Continue Reading NY Times on the Future of Home Insurance (increased costs, lower availability)

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