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https://www.nar.realtor/videos/window-to-the-law/adopting-a-social-media-policy 1. Comply with all laws (e.g., advertising, fair housing, antitrust). 2. Clearly disclose license, brokerage, state of licensure. 3. Avoid other people's copyright misuse (e.g., photos, music, videos). 4. Avoid sharing consumers' private confidential information. 5. Comply with laws and ethics on other people's listings. 6. Comply with brokerage and franchise branding requirements. 7.… Continue Reading Brokers: Social Media Policy

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Please see below NAR's statement regarding Zillow's ChatGPT app. Statement Implementing and integrating new technologies, like artificial intelligence (A.I.), into the home-buying and selling process has the potential to better serve consumers by enhancing the exposure of MLS listings and improving property search. Provided the use of technology is in accordance with MLS rules and… Continue Reading NAR Statement on Zillow ChatGPT app

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/law-and-ethics/nars-latest-legal-victory-supreme-court-declines-to-hear-case-on-repealed-optional-no-commingling?utm_term=A535F674-1FE5-4DE7-86BF-2B71C40DD9BA&lrh=f3d3398596de554c8ce28d0171fc77ec79f4cbe447d90ba1a9b8eade908d8477&utm_campaign=3BFA9068-DFBC-477B-BC94-C168B9A999F1&nwsltr=navnar&utm_content=0E41F49F-B6B0-4FD4-A076-53BE9E3FAAED This information is only accurate as of 10/20/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/20/25 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 NAR: Another NAR Legal Win on Commingling Rule

https://www.realestatenews.com/2025/10/20/supreme-court-declines-rex-zillow-case-ending-lengthy-fight?utm_source=Real+Estate+News&utm_campaign=075259bb94-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_03_29_09_44_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-56236f4a8a-671610530 This information is only accurate as of 10/20/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/20/25 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 Another NAR Legal “Win” – NAR, MLS, Zillow “win” ruling stands SCOTUS no review

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https://www.sccourts.org/media/opinions/HTMLFiles/COA/6124.pdf This information is only accurate as of 10/16/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/16/25 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 SC Sup Ct: Statute of Limitations, Statute of Repose, 8

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https://law.justia.com/cases/south-carolina/court-of-appeals/2025/2025-up-302.html This information is only accurate as of 10/16/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/16/25 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 SC Court of Appeals, Unpublished Opinion Not Precedent, Disclosure, Inspection, Water Damages