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South Carolina Tricks and Treats! Knock Knock Ding Dong Trick or Treaters? Or.... EPA is auditing brokerages. Ensure you use SCR contract/lease with lead hazards information. Ensure that you use SCR315 and SCR316 lead hazards documents properly. Ensure you have proper RRP (remodeling/renovation) credentials if you are hiring or coordinating RRP credentialed workers for lead… Continue Reading Happy Halloween!~

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BICs and PMICs consider company policies to attach the SCR lead hazards documents to all deals (e.g., SCR315 disclosure and SCR316 pamphlet) so that your associated licensees do not forget to provide them to the parties involved in targeted properties (e.g., 1978 and older) or newer properties containing lead hazards. Ditto the SCR230 aka the… Continue Reading EPA Lead Hazards Risk Management, Sales and Leasing, SCR315, SCR316, SCR230, SCR410, EPA RRP

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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