Legal FAQs

https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/emerging-technology/how-generative-ai-can-transform-your-real-estate-images?utm_term=A535F674-1FE5-4DE7-86BF-2B71C40DD9BA&lrh=f3d3398596de554c8ce28d0171fc77ec79f4cbe447d90ba1a9b8eade908d8477&utm_campaign=3BFA9068-DFBC-477B-BC94-C168B9A999F1&nwsltr=navnar&utm_content=E3734CE8-8C50-4CD1-923A-F9CCBAAC4D70 Some risk management thoughts are to always have the real photo next to the labeled/watermarked "Ai, photo edited/staged" photo next to it. Posted by: Byron King on 02/20/24 (This information is only accurate as of 02/20/24. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 02/20/24 as laws and regulations may [...]

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/law-and-ethics/how-brokers-can-preserve-independent-contractor-status https://www.nar.realtor/videos/window-to-the-law/independent-contractor-status-update Posted by: Byron King on 02/20/24 (This information is only accurate as of 02/20/24. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 02/20/24 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. [...]

https://www.nar.realtor/ae/aexperience/its-about-respect Posted by: Byron King on 02/20/24 (This information is only accurate as of 02/20/24. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 02/20/24 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 [...]

https://www.nar.realtor/legal-case-summaries/court-requires-completion-of-sale-after-attempted-void-of-purchase-agreement Posted by: Byron King on 02/20/24 (This information is only accurate as of 02/20/24. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 02/20/24 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 [...]

NAR has online free hours and CE hours. https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/governing-documents/code-of-ethics/code-of-ethics-training NAR's Board of Directors approved a change to the Code of Ethics training requirement, extending it from every two years to every three years. This extends the current cycle deadline from March 1, 2022, to Dec. 31, 2024. REALTORS® are required to complete ethics training of [...]

Currently, NAR reports that NAR in the process of working on a TCPA update Window to the Law to be released in the near future. In the meantime, here is some practical guidance for members that comes to mind: Brokerages should consider adopting a TCPA/Do-Not-Call Registry policy and train their salespersons and staff on the [...]

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/query.php?search=DOC&searchtext=4754&category=LEGISLATION&session=125&conid=37998232&result_pos=0&keyval=1254754&numrows=10 Posted by: Byron King on 02/05/24 (This information is only accurate as of 02/05/24. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 02/05/24 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 [...]

Be careful! Homeowners get upset about getting marketing calls, especially robocalls and that can lead to complaints being filed. Brokerages should have policies and lawyer risk management and brokerage do not call registry for when your agents are told to never call. Ensure your defense trial lawyers look at your agreements with lead generation services [...]

2024 Homeowners Association Complaint Report Released   COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is releasing the 2024 Homeowners Association (HOA) Complaint Report. The Report is a compilation of data from complaints received January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Some of the highlights include: The 2024 report contains information from [...]

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t48c001.php SECTION 48-1-90. Causing or permitting pollution of environment prohibited; remedies. (A)(1) It is unlawful for a person, directly or indirectly, to throw, drain, run, allow to seep, or otherwise discharge into the environment of the State organic or inorganic matter, including sewage, industrial wastes, and other wastes, except in compliance with a permit issued [...]