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When you see unprofessional behavior, realize that such behavior reflects on all real estate professionals...including your own reputation and your own business because the public views REALTORS® as a group. Try to correct behavior so that all REALTORS® are more professional. Educate yourself. Ask for constructive criticism of yourself (e.g. survey clients/customers/peers, ask for feedback… Continue Reading Professionalism: Accountability, Education, Filing Complaints, Lawsuits, Money Disputes

https://www.nar.realtor/code-of-ethics-and-arbitration-manual/pathways-to-professionalism BOLDED professionalism pathway statements are often the basis for the public filing ethics complaints, calling SCR to complain, calling your BIC to complain, filing license law complaints, filing lawsuits, calling you to complain, post bad reviews of you on social media, not giving you referrals or repeat business, etc. Respect for Peers Identify your… Continue Reading NAR Pathway to Professionalism: Respect for other Real Estate Professionals

https://www.nar.realtor/code-of-ethics-and-arbitration-manual/pathways-to-professionalism BOLDED professionalism pathway statements are often the basis for the public filing ethics complaints, calling SCR to complain, calling your BIC to complain, filing license law complaints, filing lawsuits, calling you to complain, post bad reviews of you on social media, not giving you referrals or repeat business, etc. Respect for Property Be responsible… Continue Reading NAR Pathway to Professionalism: Respect for Property

These Professional courtesies are intended to be used by REALTORS® on a voluntary basis, and cannot form the basis for a professional standards complaint. BOLDED professionalism pathway statements are often the basis for the public filing ethics complaints, calling SCR to complain, calling your BIC to complain, filing license law complaints, filing lawsuits, calling you… Continue Reading NAR Pathway to Professionalism: Respect for the Public

https://www.nar.realtor/code-of-ethics-and-arbitration-manual/pathways-to-professionalism Posted by: Byron King on 07/25/19 (This information is only accurate as of 07/25/19. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 07/25/19 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

NAR Pathways to Professionalism https://www.nar.realtor/code-of-ethics-and-arbitration-manual/pathways-to-professionalism These Professional courtesies are intended to be used by REALTORS® on a voluntary basis, and cannot form the basis for a professional standards complaint. Respect for the Public Follow the "Golden Rule”: Do unto other as you would have them do unto you. Respond promptly to inquiries and requests for… Continue Reading Be Professional. Be a Professional. Act like a Professional. Dress like a Professional. Talk like a Professional.

Under NAR ethics article 13, REALTORS® have a duty to recommend parties obtain legal counsel when their interests require. Unauthorized practice of law in SC is a felony crime. Real estate closings in SC are the practice of law in SC. For risk management reasons, it is risk management safest to use lawyer approved real… Continue Reading SC Bar Lawyer Referral Service and Legal Aid

https://realtybiznews.com/housing-discrimination-disability-assistance-animal/98754944/ Posted by: Byron King on 07/19/19 (This information is only accurate as of 07/19/19. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 07/19/19 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

When interacting with people of diminished mental capacity, consider alerting friends and relatives and SC DSS and law enforcement. Lack of mental capacity can prevent adults from entering enforceable contracts, leases. Many of these persons are functioning and non-violent and non-criminal, just you hear them make odd statements or see them doing odd things. The… Continue Reading Vulnerable Adults, Call DSS and Law Enforcement

Many properties use various types of gas for a variety of purposes (e.g. cooking, heating, water heating, bbq, propane, natural gas, LPG, methane, biogas, fuel oil). Owners should use due diligence with these flammable useful and dangerous gases. Err on the side of caution with gases. Be especially careful when the property will be unoccupied… Continue Reading Gas Explodes House, Detectors, Alarms, Shutoff, Diligence