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The South Carolina Real Estate Commission just published a new guidance letter regarding limited service brokerage practices. https://llr.sc.gov/re/News/Limited%20Service%20Agreements.pdf This guidance document serves as a reminder that while brokerage firms may contractually limit the scope of their "à-la-carte" services, they cannot waive or eliminate the statutory duties mandated by the state law. Key non-waivable obligations include:… Continue Reading ALERT: LLR SCREC: Limited Services

https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/multiple-listing-options-for-sellers Posted by: Byron King on 2/27/26 (This information is only accurate as of 2/26/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 2/27/26, 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: Listing Options, DMEL, OE, ETC

NAR: There are more than 540 REALTOR® association Certified Executives - a truly elite cadre of leaders who continue to be the best in their chosen field of REALTOR® association management! The letters RCE have come to be known as THE mark of excellence in REALTOR® association management. 2025 ended on a high note for… Continue Reading NAR on RCE

https://www.dnr.sc.gov/geology/recent-earthquakes.html Posted by: Byron King on 2/26/26 (This information is only accurate as of 2/26/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 2/26/26, 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 SCDNR Earthquake Tracker

SCR forms update training: Feb 27 town hall registration info and link is below Link to the previous SCR forms training video link is below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izjfKltWHkI also...today: Gary Pickren's podcast on the end of firm-to-firm link is below https://dishindirt.buzzsprout.com/1378912/episodes/18736973-dishin-dirt-on-sc-realtors-finally-kills-broker-to-broker-compensation-what-a-glorious-day SCR Legal can conduct forms training at your local association/MLS and brokerage office, or the SCR… Continue Reading SCR Forms Update 3/9/26, Sign Up ASAP for Video Training on 2/27/26

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4NzjODZmI8 February 25, 2026 Youtube Livestream of the LLR SCREC. Posted by: Byron King on 2/25/26 (This information is only accurate as of 2/25/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 2/25/26, as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron… Continue Reading LLR SCREC livestream on Youtube 2/25/26

https://www.nar.realtor/videos/window-to-the-law/antitrust-for-real-estate-professionals Don't group price fix. Don't group boycott. Don't carve up market share by group. Group can be as small as two competitors. Association meetings where antitrust talk occurs: S.T.O.P. Antitrust Say something about the antitrust talk. Tell the minutes taker to notate your statement to stop antitrust talk. Object motion: This antitrust talk is… Continue Reading NAR Legal: Antitrust for REALTORS® Video

The SC Real Estate Commission posted its first newsletter of 2026. This issue titled, "2025 Recap", highlights the following: 2025 Legislative Updates Recent Commission Guidance Documents Office Inspection Processes An overview of some of the disciplinary cases that came before the Commission And More!!! To access the "2025 Recap" and past newsletters, please click the… Continue Reading SCREC LLR Newsletter (2/23/26 rec’d)

SCR is releasing updated versions of the Listing Agreement and key support forms. These aren't just "red tape" changes—they are updates designed to help you articulate your value to your clients. Ensure you are ahead of the curve. Register now for the last of our two Town Halls via Zoom, with the SCR Legal Team:… Continue Reading SCR forms update on March 9, 2026

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/law-and-ethics/veteran-home-buyers-accuse-mortgage-lender-of-steering-false-affiliation-with-va Posted by: Byron King on 2/23/26 (This information is only accurate as of 2/23/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 2/23/26, 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 Legal: Veterans Sue