Legal FAQs

NAR: New MLS Rules FAQs, Sellers Informed Decision Making Choices

2025-05-07T14:14:55-05:00May 7th, 2025|Legal FAQs|

NAR posted the FAQs to the incoming new MLS rules designed to inform sellers of their marketing choices so sellers can decide among the new and old MLS listing options. https://www.nar.realtor/the-facts This information is only accurate as of 5/7/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 5/7/25 as laws and… Continue Reading NAR: New MLS Rules FAQs, Sellers Informed Decision Making Choices

SC RPCDS aka SCR230 aka Seller Disclosure

2025-05-07T11:31:33-05:00May 7th, 2025|Legal FAQs|

The South Carolina state government regularly publishes a current version of the SC Residential Property Condition Disclosure Statement (SC RPCDS aka SCR230 aka the seller disclosure) in order to help protect sellers, buyers, and licensees in residential real estate transactions. There have been several court cases supporting the SC RPCDS purpose. One was published by… Continue Reading SC RPCDS aka SCR230 aka Seller Disclosure

NAR: Appraisers: FNMA Freddie Valuations

2025-05-05T15:30:02-05:00May 5th, 2025|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/appraisal-valuation/supporting-your-value-webinar-series/supporting-your-value-learn-how-fannie-mae-and-freddie-mac-valuation-policies-impact-realtorsr This information is only accurate as of 5/5/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 5/5/25 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org) This information is not legal advice. This information is intended only to provide… Continue Reading NAR: Appraisers: FNMA Freddie Valuations

SCDCA: Home Repair Scams

2025-05-05T12:57:24-05:00May 5th, 2025|Legal FAQs|

  Wednesday Webinar   The SC Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) offers free webinars every week! Topic: Plan and Respond: Home Repair and Emergency Scams When: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 • 10:30-11:30 a.m. Hurricane Preparedness Week is underway. Disasters can bring out shady contractors, fake insurance claims and government imposters. Join SCDCA as we discuss… Continue Reading SCDCA: Home Repair Scams

NAR President on New MLS Policies (CCP, and More)!

2025-05-05T12:45:27-05:00May 5th, 2025|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/videos/nar-president-discusses-new-mls-policy NAR requires the MLS systems to adopt the Multiple Listing Options for Sellers by September. CCP = 1 business day: residential listing into the MLS remains Office Exclusives can be marketed broker-to-broker via email which is a change to current public market MLS rules. Seller gives informed consent. Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings: In the… Continue Reading NAR President on New MLS Policies (CCP, and More)!

NAR Antitrust Defense Fund

2025-05-05T08:09:25-05:00May 5th, 2025|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/grants-and-funding/legal-action-program/antitrust-defense-fund-applicant-procedures-considerations This information is only accurate as of 5/5/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 5/5/25 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org) This information is not legal advice. This information is intended only to provide… Continue Reading NAR Antitrust Defense Fund

NAR Military Relocation Professional Designation Information

2025-05-01T16:20:26-05:00May 1st, 2025|Legal FAQs|

https://mrp.realtor/ This information is only accurate as of 5/1/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 5/1/25 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org) This information is not legal advice. This information is intended only to provide… Continue Reading NAR Military Relocation Professional Designation Information

NAR Social Engineering Webinar July 1, 2025

2025-05-01T15:54:35-05:00May 1st, 2025|Legal FAQs|

SOCIAL ENGINEERING WEBINAR - July 1, 2025 Did you know that artifical intelligence is propelling cybercriminals' social engineering tactics? Social engineering is when a thief tricks someone into disclosing personal details (like sign-on credentials) or even paying money via a spoofed invoice, call, text, or email. In fact, one study showed that AI-generated phishing emails… Continue Reading NAR Social Engineering Webinar July 1, 2025

Sex Offender Registry Statute

2025-05-01T13:32:27-05:00May 1st, 2025|Legal FAQs|

SECTION 23-3-525.Notice by real estate brokerage about obtaining sex offender registry information. A real estate brokerage and its affiliated licensees is immune from liability for any act or omission related to the disclosure of information under this chapter if the brokerage or its affiliated licensees in a timely manner provides to its clients and customers… Continue Reading Sex Offender Registry Statute

SC Supreme Court RPCDS Negligent Misrepresentation

2025-05-01T08:24:21-05:00May 1st, 2025|Legal FAQs|

https://www.sccourts.org/media/opinions/HTMLFiles/SC/28274.pdf This information is only accurate as of 5/1/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 5/1/25 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org) This information is not legal advice. This information is intended only to provide… Continue Reading SC Supreme Court RPCDS Negligent Misrepresentation

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