Recently, SCR has received a few reports of unusual calls to licensees, listed sellers, and expired listing owners. The calls range in reports from soliciting for leads and money, to criticizing the listing agent's market strategies, to involving profanity, to hearing an angry tone, to allegations of threats to harm business reputations. Getting law enforcement… Continue Reading Disturbing Calls
In the recent past, several news and information outlets have reported complaints and some legal actions regarding flood rating risk services. Posted by: Byron King on 9/3/26 (This information is only accurate as of 9/3/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 9/3/26, as laws and regulations may change over… Continue Reading Flood Risks Rating – News
LLR SCREC: SDLRMEG https://llr.sc.gov/re/RECPDF/Limited%20Market%20Exposure%20Guidance%20Document.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 9/3/26 (This information is only accurate as of 9/3/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 9/3/26, 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… Continue Reading LLR SCREC: Limited Marketing Listings (e.g., New Govt Voluntary Form, Signed by BIC)
https://www.nar.realtor/news/broker-news/ais-current-iteration-poses-higher-risk-and-reward-for-brokers Posted by: Byron King on 9/3/26 (This information is only accurate as of 9/3/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 9/3/26, 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: Ai
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTwLOlaBVVM In 2026, SCR helps pass antisquatting laws in South Carolina. https://www.foxrothschild.com/publications/new-law-gives-south-carolina-landlords-powerful-tools-against-squatters As Nick Kremydas has stated: "The days of hijacking homes in South Carolina are over." Posted by: Byron King on 9/1/26 (This information is only accurate as of 9/1/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 9/1/26, as… Continue Reading Texas. Serial Squatter to Prison for fraud, 20 years
Similar to traffic tickets and traffic citations, certain ethics violations which are considered "minor" or "lessor" than other ethics violations are made eligible for an ethics citation where the respondent accused can pay a lesser fine and take a lesser education or fight their case in an ethics hearing and either be found not in… Continue Reading Citation Policy (Ethics Tickets)
https://www.nar.realtor/the-facts/consumer-guide-seller-handoff-checklist Posted by: Byron King on 8/31/26 (This information is only accurate as of 8/31/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 8/31/26, 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: Seller Handoff Checklist
https://www.nar.realtor/the-facts/consumer-guide-prepare-your-home-for-hurricane-season Posted by: Byron King on 8/31/26 (This information is only accurate as of 8/31/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 8/31/26, 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: Hurricane Prep
https://www.nar.realtor/the-facts/consumer-guide-condominium-insurance Posted by: Byron King on 8/31/26 (This information is only accurate as of 8/31/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 8/31/26, 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: Condo Insurance
https://www.nar.realtor/condominiums Posted by: Byron King on 8/31/26 (This information is only accurate as of 8/31/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 8/31/26, 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: Condos