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Case #15-1: Knowing or Reckless False Statements About Competitors REALTOR® A operated a residential brokerage firm in a highly competitive market area. He frequently used information from the MLS as the basis for comparative ads and to keep close track of his listing and sales activity as well as his competition. One day, while reviewing… Continue Reading Ethics Case 15-1 Knowing/Reckless False Statements About A Real Estate Professional

Below are some in-person/virtual conversations that SC real estate licensees/members must have and memorialize/document ideally with consumer initials/date/sign/e-sign. REMINDER: You have unlimited Digital Ink e-sign capabilities as a SCR member via your SCR provided zipForms online account that you can easily set up (if have not yet) and your brokerage/team may provide you with a… Continue Reading Conversations that Buyer Side Members/Licensees Must Have/Document

https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2020/oct/ppp-forgiveness-applications-not-due-oct-31-2020.html?utm_source=mnl:cpald&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=14Oct2020 The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) released guidance Tuesday confirming that Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness applications are not due on Oct. 31. Posted by: Byron King on 10/14/20 (This information is only accurate as of 10/14/20. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/14/20 as laws and… Continue Reading SBA on Deadline for PPP Forgiveness Forms

https://screaltors.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MediatorPamphlet2019-2.pdf https://screaltors.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/OnlineMediation.pdf SCR mediation information page: https://screaltors.org/mediation/ If you need to take your annual mediator professional standards training, NAR offers training online that counts for your triennial ethics training or you can purchase CE qualifying ethics training class hours. Take the Online Course: NEW: Continuing Education ("CE") Option Free Existing Member Course Posted by: Byron… Continue Reading SCR Mediation Info

If you need to take your annual mediator professional standards training, NAR offers training online that counts for your triennial ethics training or you can purchase CE qualifying ethics training class hours. Take the Online Course: NEW: Continuing Education ("CE") Option Free Existing Member Course Posted by: Byron King on 09/30/20 (This information is only… Continue Reading NAR online ethics training

(K) For all types of real estate transactions, including leases and sales, an unlicensed employee of the owner or an unlicensed individual working under the supervision of a broker-in-charge or a property manager-in-charge may not: (1) discuss, negotiate, or explain a contract, listing agreement, buyer agency agreement, lease, agreement, property management agreement, or other real… Continue Reading An Unlicensed Assistant May NOT:

The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is offering free webinars every week. This week SCDCA is talking about Staying Safe Online for Cyber Security Awareness Month. We're all online more than ever; virtual learning, working from home, etc. This means that your cyber security is even more important now. We'll discuss the different… Continue Reading September 30 Cyber Security Webinar SCDCA

http://www.scag.gov/archives/40946 Posted by: Byron King on 09/16/20 (This information is only accurate as of 09/16/20. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 09/16/20 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email Byron) Posted by: Byron King on 09/16/20 (This information is only accurate as of 09/16/20.… Continue Reading SC Attorney General 8/3/20 online tax sales

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http://2hsvz0l74ah31vgcm16peuy12tz.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ClemmonsA-OS-10481-FINAL-Opinion-5-5-2020-02273426xD2C78-02277384xD2C78.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 09/16/20 (This information is only accurate as of 09/16/20. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 09/16/20 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email Byron)