by Byron King Case #3-13 Timing of Commission Negotiations (Adopted November, 2019.) REALTOR® A signs a listing agreement with Seller B for the sale of her home. The home is priced at $1,000,000, and REALTOR® A files the listing with the MLS, offering a certain percentage of cooperative compensation. REALTOR® C sees the listing and… Continue Reading Ethics Case 3-3, Negotiating Commission Reduction
by Byron King SCR and other associations are hearing reports of REALTORS® receiving letters from law firms demanding money as settlement for ADA issues with their real estate websites. Most successful REALTORS® operate a website. Most Americans have some form of visual or hearing impairment even if that is merely wearing glasses. Others may be… Continue Reading ADA lawsuits against your Website
January 10, 2020 Opinion regarding what appraisal methods are permissible for the valuation of golf courses under S.C. Code, Section 12-43-365. Requested by The Honorable Bart T. Blackwell, Member, South Carolina House of Representatives. Read full opinion. Read more: http://www.scag.gov/archives/40091#ixzz6SlVztsRa Posted by: Byron King on 07/20/20 (This information is only accurate as of 07/20/20. You… Continue Reading SC Attorney General Opinion, Appraising Golf Courses for Property Taxes
January 21, 2020 Opinion regarding what projects may be funded by developmental impact fees and whether proportionate share calculations for different types of land uses violates equal protection under the South Carolina and federal constitutions. Requested by The Honorable Micajah P. Caskey, Member, South Carolina House of Representatives. Read full opinion. Read more: http://www.scag.gov/archives/40125#ixzz6SlVCKoy8 Posted… Continue Reading SC Attorney General Opinion, Impact Fees – upgrades…maybe Equal Protection
April 27, 2020 Opinion addressing whether the South Carolina Housing Trust Fund may be used to fund a temporary rental assistance program. Requested by The Honorable Marvin R. Pendarvis, Member, South Carolina House of Representatives. Read full opinion. Read more: http://www.scag.gov/archives/40608#ixzz6SlTSYyPu Posted by: Byron King on 07/20/20 (This information is only accurate as of 07/20/20.… Continue Reading SC Attorney General Opinion: SC Housing Trust Fund, Rental Assistance, Maybe
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June 22, 2020 Opinion addressing whether environmental mitigation serves as a commercial purpose as set forth in the deed restrictions on the property. Requested by Karen Blair Manning, Chief Legal Counsel, South Carolina Department of Commerce. Read full opinion. http://2hsvz0l74ah31vgcm16peuy12tz.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ManningK-OS-10482-FINAL-Opinion-6-22-2020-02307698xD2C78-02311156xD2C78.pdf Read more: http://www.scag.gov/archives/40773#ixzz6SIPNr2mL Posted by: Byron King on 07/15/20 (This information is only accurate as… Continue Reading SC Attorney General Opinion – deed restriction, commercial use
by Byron King REALTORS® must always operate in compliance with Fair Housing Laws and the NAR Code of Ethics on Fair Housing and ADA and other laws/ethics. There are consumers who are visually impaired and REALTORS® must not deny equal professional services on the basis of visual impairment disability/handicap and must comply with ADA. Visual… Continue Reading ADA, Fair Housing and Your Website’s Accessibility to Consumers with Blindness/Visual Impairment
By: Byron King Case #16-13: Dealings Initiated by Another Broker’s Client REALTOR® A, a residential broker, had recently listed a home. REALTOR® A’s marketing campaign included open houses on several consecutive weekends. One Sunday afternoon Buyer B came to the open house. REALTOR® A introduced herself to Buyer B and asked whether Buyer B was… Continue Reading Ethics Case: 16-13. Dealings Initiated by Another’s Client
This NAR course typically costs money and requires travel to a NAR meeting to attend this training. So, this online free training is a great opportunity to learn about REALTOR® professional standards. Register for PS Administrator Training July 21, 22Good morning! Given numerous request, the National Association is offering: FREE - Virtual Professional Standards Administration… Continue Reading NAR Professional Standards Administrator Training July 21-22 (online and free)