https://myfloridacfo.com/Division/Consumers/understandingCoverage/Guides/documents/NaturalDisaster.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 07/11/19 (This information is only accurate as of 07/11/19. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 07/11/19 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)
A SC new state law gives some guidance but this law is new and there may be future challenges to the law so always call the hotline and always recommend the landlord hire a law firm if the landlord or you want to prevent the animal. Always beware asking additional questions about the disability and… Continue Reading 2019 SC General Assembly Helps with Service Animals and Support Animals in Housing
SCR is supporting a commercial taxpayer lawsuit against the government which denied the commercial property tax valuation discount to a taxpayer based on the government's interpretation of the statute which the taxpayer's lawyers disagree was correct. (e.g. Nick's law, 25% discount). Commercial buyers who are in the same situation should obtain legal counsel asap and… Continue Reading Commercial Buyers Should Consider Filing a Protective Claim ASAP
REALTOR® Safety. Trust that where there is smoke, there is likely fire. Red flags should raise suspicions and due diligence on people. Report suspicious activity to law enforcement. Create a rapport with local officials to get action on suspicious activity reports. https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2019/06/10/cops-agent-nab-fake-buyer-in-million-dollar-transaction?AdobeAnalytics= Posted by: Byron King on 06/10/19 (This information is only accurate as of… Continue Reading Louisiana Brokerage Calls Cops on a Cash Buyer with Suspicious Asset Documentation
Always get proper photo/video ownership rights or licensing rights in writing from your associated licensees, professional photographers, photographers, image owners. Never use photos/videos obtained online or from MLS listings or advertising without obtaining proper ownership rights or licensing rights in writing from the owner/licensee of the photographs or imaged. If in doubt, do not use… Continue Reading NAR on Protecting Yourself from Intellectual Property, Photograph, Video, Copyright online
LLR approved a new trust account guideline document for brokers which helps explain the monthly reconciliation procedures and trust account rules for brokers. LLR likely have already notified brokers of this new document and here is a link to a draft discussed during the SCR June 4, 2019 broker update with SCR President Drew Streett… Continue Reading LLR SC Real Estate Commission News
A one time use free paper hardcopy of SCR Residential Contract (SCR310) and Lease (SCR410) [version 2019] is available during business hours (9 am to 5 pm EST M-F) upon request at the front desk of the South Carolina Association of REALTORS® (3780 Fernandina Road; Columbia SC 29210). Other one time use free paper hardcopies… Continue Reading Free Hardcopy of SCR Residential Contract (SCR310) and Lease (SCR410)
https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-8829 Home office deduction benefits eligible small business owners Small business owners may qualify for a home office deduction that will help them save money on their taxes, and benefit their bottom line. Taxpayers can take this deduction if they use a portion of their home exclusively, and on a regular basis, for any of… Continue Reading IRS Information on Home Office
Disclosure issue questions are the biggest risk management question in real estate. A judge or hearing panel is going to look at the total situation's facts, so the answer can vary but a simple answer that can change with certain facts is "disclose known material adverse facts in a reasonable time period and prior to… Continue Reading Disclosure
http://scopportunityzone.com/ https://www.nar.realtor/taxes/background-qualified-opportunity-zones Posted by: Byron King on 05/21/19 (This information is only accurate as of 05/21/19. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 05/01/19 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)