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https://www.nar.realtor/national-leadership/fair-housing-challenge-stand-up-for-racial-equity At Home With Diversity® The At Home With Diversity® (AHWD) certification course teaches REALTORS® how to work effectively with diverse populations so they can build business success in today’s multicultural real estate market. All volunteer leaders and committee members have the opportunity to complete the recently revamped At Home With Diversity® certification course on… Continue Reading NAR Offers Free At Home With Diversity Course

In very active markets where properties may see immediate multiple offers within minutes of the property being offered for sale, NAR is receiving reports of real estate licensees and listing agents taking high risks for fair housing violations, lawsuits, ethics complaints, and license law complaints. Think documented informed consent, clear cooperation policy, office exclusives, privacy,… Continue Reading NAR + Clear Cooperation Policy

If you have a buyer who wants to submit a love letter to a seller... If you have a seller who wants to review a love letter from a buyer... Use every method you have to stop this potential FAIR HOUSING violation. Nip this in the bud. NAR alert that love letters are high risk… Continue Reading FAIR HOUSING LOVE LETTERS – QUASH THEM, NIP IN THE BUD

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SCR ethics instructor - Austin Smallwood and SCR ethics instructor in training - Tiara Pitts are providing Zoom 2.5 hours ethics training around SC during the 2021. Some Zooms are this week! Check with your local association or with SCR. SCR will hold an online Fair Housing Conference on Fair Housing Ethics Article 10 and… Continue Reading Complete Ethics Training Before December 31, 2021

https://www.westerncity.com/article/accessory-dwelling-units-help-increase-housing-supply Posted by: Byron King on 2/23/21 (This information is only accurate as of 2/23/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 2/23/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

The White House has plans to put small businesses at the front of the line for 2 weeks (under 20 employees proposed). https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2021/02/22/remarks-by-president-biden-on-helping-small-businesses/ NAR has updated the PPP Loan guidance into accessible one-pagers on the following topics: PPP Loan Overview, PPP Second-Draw Loans, PPP Forgiveness, and PPP for 501(c)(6). Posted by: Byron King on 2/23/21… Continue Reading NAR info on PPP (COVID relief for businesses)

The April 13th statewide FAIR HOUSING CONFERENCE is vital for all REALTORS® to view. Keep a lookout for information on this event. The Keynote speaker will discuss the Long Island Newsday undercover video sting on real estate licensees violating fair housing laws and ethics. https://projects.newsday.com/long-island/real-estate-agents-investigation/ Please help promote REALTORS® completing the FAIRHAVEN simulation training for… Continue Reading Fair Housing

A new program from SC Housing has been officially launched to provide assistance to households unable to pay rent or mortgage payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic--it's called SC STAY. The application period is now open for the program that may cover up to six months of rental or mortgage payments, up to $7,500, for… Continue Reading More on SC Rental Assistance!

The SC Stay program applications are now live. SC Housing Finance and Development Authority will provide up to six months of rent or mortgage payments or $7,500 to anyone who has fallen behind due to the pandemic. To qualify, applicants must make less than 80% of the area median income. The payments will be made… Continue Reading Rental Assistance is LIVE!