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https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article243662047.html Rental Assistance Programs: Aiken/Barnwell Counties Community Action Agency Serving clients in Aiken, Barnwell and Lexington counties. (803) 648-6836 Christian Assistance Bridge Serving clients in these zip codes: 29016, 29130, 29229, 29045. (803) 786-1903 The Cooperative Ministry Serving clients in Richland County. (803) 799-3853 Salvation Army of Columbia Serving clients in Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry and… Continue Reading Rental Assistance COVID-19

Home Sweet Pool! Summer is here and perhaps due to the pandemic and working at home this year, the hotline is getting many more swimming pool calls. Use SCR310 DUE DILIGENCE because the buyer can inspect and either negotiate pool repairs or terminate by paying the seller the due diligence termination fee in a timely… Continue Reading Pools!

Case #10-5: Use of “Choose Your Neighbor” Form Letters as Part of a Marketing Campaign The ABC Association of REALTORS® received a complaint from a local fair housing group alleging that REALTOR® A was using discriminatory marketing techniques, in violation of Article 10 of the Code of Ethics, as the listing broker for a property… Continue Reading Ethics Case 10-5 Fair Housing

https://llr.sc.gov/re/realnews.aspx Posted by: Byron King on 06/17/20 (This information is only accurate as of 06/17/20. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 06/17/20 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email Byron)

https://llr.sc.gov/re/finalorders.aspx Posted by: Byron King on 06/17/20 (This information is only accurate as of 06/17/20. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 06/17/20 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email Byron)

Some jurisdictions have indicated that COVID-19 likely could be considered a disability/handicap (protected class per fair housing). Note that the REALTOR® code of ethics on FAIR HOUSING goes further than statutory USA law and SC law on fair housing by adding sexual orientation and gender identity in service and employment protected classes. Yesterday, the US… Continue Reading US HUD on FAIR HOUSING Advertising + COVID-19

The hotline is getting an above-average number of swimming pool and spa inquiries. Perhaps with COVID-19 impacting travel, water activities areas, and people desiring a swimming pool or spa while sheltering at home, more members are contacting the hotline about pools/spas issues. Some potential ideas for listing brokerages and buyer rep brokerages to reduce risks… Continue Reading Pools and Spas During COVID-19

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb3wOB_FCtg Posted by: Byron King on 06/10/20 (This information is only accurate as of 06/10/20. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 06/10/20 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email Byron)

During a June 10th webinar, the SC Department of Consumer Affairs Identity Theft Unit staffer described some important identity theft information for REALTORS®, their clients, their customers, their colleagues, their friends, and their family: During COVID-19, you can receive FREE credit reports WEEKLY until April 2021 from the credit agencies (e.g., Equifax, Experian, TransUnion) Ideas… Continue Reading SC Dept Consumer Affair – Identify Theft and COVID-19