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Please complete the NAR Fair Housing Challenge and attend the April 13 SC Fair Housing Conference! https://www.nar.realtor/national-leadership/fair-housing-challenge-stand-up-for-racial-equity Posted by: Byron King on 3/26/21 (This information is only accurate as of 3/26/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/26/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or… Continue Reading NAR Fair Housing Challenge April Deadline!

https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/history/realtor%C2%AE-pledge Posted by: Byron King on 3/23/21 (This information is only accurate as of 3/23/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/23/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

https://llr.sc.gov/re/recpdf/REC%20Fingerprint%20Background%20Check%20FAQ.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 3/22/21 (This information is only accurate as of 3/22/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/22/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program Posted by: Byron King on 3/22/21 (This information is only accurate as of 3/22/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/22/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

https://schousing.com/Home/Newsletter-2021-Mar-Apr#SC-Stay Posted by: Byron King on 3/19/21 (This information is only accurate as of 3/19/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/19/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

WARNING/ALERT ON RISK MANAGEMENT: DON'T GET SUED, FACE LLR SC REAL ESTATE COMMISSION DISCIPLINE, SCR ETHICS DISCIPLINE REALTORS® are reporting to SCR that other listing REALTORS® in their MLS are potentially making high risk comments in the MLS such as the following: "Listing brokerage refuses to receive any offers not written on ________________ (e.g., HHAR,… Continue Reading Listing Brokers Taking Legal/Ethical Risks By Stating They Will/Won’t Accept SCR/Other Forms as Offers

600+ hotlines fell into these top ten categories in February 2021 SCR hotline 803-772-5206 or info or Byron or Austin State law Forms License law Ethics Agency Other: MLS issues HOA issues Clear Cooperation Policy Multiple offers Consumers need their own legal counsel Posted by: Byron King on 3/15/21 (This information is only accurate as… Continue Reading Top Ten Hotlines in February 2021

Association Board of Directors Orientation Toolkit: https://www.nar.realtor/ae/manage-your-association/board-of-directors-orientation-toolkit NAR Bylaws Certification: https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/bylaws-certification-process-information-and-resources Fiduciary Duty: https://www.nar.realtor/national-leadership/board-of-directors/meeting-policies-and-procedures/fiduciary-duty Good Sense Governance: https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/good-sense-governance GSG Alternative to In-Person Meetings: https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/good-sense-governance/good-sense-governance-alternatives-to-attendance-at-in-person-meetings GSG Board of Directors: https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/good-sense-governance/good-sense-governance-board-of-directors GSG Fiduciary Duties: https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/good-sense-governance/good-sense-governance-fiduciary-duties Posted by: Byron King on 3/11/21 (This information is only accurate as of 3/1121. You must contact SCR for updates and changes… Continue Reading Top 7 NAR Good Governance

https://www.nar.realtor/risk-management Posted by: Byron King on 3/11/21 (This information is only accurate as of 3/1121. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/11/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

https://www.nar.realtor/risk-management/top-risks-reported-by-risk-management-issues-committee Posted by: Byron King on 3/11/21 (This information is only accurate as of 3/1121. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/11/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)