Legal FAQs

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/web-domain-listing-scam-is-targeting-nar-members?utm_term=A535F674-1FE5-4DE7-86BF-2B71C40DD9BA&lrh=f3d3398596de554c8ce28d0171fc77ec79f4cbe447d90ba1a9b8eade908d8477&utm_campaign=34FB1440-92D5-42F6-A71E-28B6B1CB1AB4&nwsltr=navnar&utm_content=89B51D1E-135F-4D7E-837B-6E0E283417FA This information is only accurate as of 10/08/24. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/08/24 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 [...]

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https://www.nar.realtor/legal-case-summaries/texas-court-enforces-broker-agent-oral-agreement-to-split-agency-commissions This information is only accurate as of 10/08/24. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/08/24 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 [...]

NAR Legal: Never Filter Listings for Compensation EVEN IF your Buyer directs you to do so in the presentation of properties stage of your buyer brokerage efforts. After the presentation of properties, informed buyers can then decide how they want to proceed with showings, tourings, and payment of compensation. Some practice tips: 1. Interview your [...]

https://www.nar.realtor/natural-disaster-policy/transaction-guidance-after-natural-disaster https://selling-guide.fanniemae.com/sel/b2-3-05/properties-affected-disaster This information is only accurate as of 10/04/24. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/04/24 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 [...]

The SCR120 Compensation Agreement was originally created as a "Swiss Army Knife" form that handles multiple situations without creating a form for each situation. This multiple use of SCR120 can create confusion with choices on SCR120. More blanks to fill in equals more confusion and more mistakes can occur. So, there may be future compensation [...]

Educating consumers on multiple listing services What are multiple listing services (MLSs) and what value do they bring to the home buying or selling process? NAR has created a dedicated resource to educate home buyers and sellers on these important tools. Download and share the resourcedirectly with prospective clients. This information is only accurate as [...]

https://support.apple.com/en-us/105097#:~:text=Satellite%20features%20on%20iPhone,family%2C%20and%20share%20your%20location. This information is only accurate as of 10/02/24. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/02/24 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 [...]

1. Forms 2. Other 3. Advertising 4. Settlement 5. Professionalism 6. License Laws 7. MLS issues 8. Disclosure issues 9. BIC issues 10. Compensation 11. Due diligence 12. Property management 13. Agency 14. State laws 15. Earnest money 16. Fair housing This information is only accurate as of 09/23/24. You must contact SCR for updates [...]

https://www.nar.realtor/advocacy/nar-advocacy-wins This information is only accurate as of 09/23/24. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 09/23/24 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 [...]