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Lessons Learned - Case #16-5: Solicitation of Expired Exclusive Listing (Reaffirmed Case #21-11 May, 1988. Transferred to Article 16 November, 1994. Revised April, 1996.) A property was exclusively listed with Realtor® A who advertised it widely and invited cooperation from other Realtors®. The property was not sold during the term of Realtor® A’s listing, although… Continue Reading Lessons Learned – Case #16-5: Solicitation of Expired Exclusive Listing

Closing Delays & Hurricane Matthew - South Carolina REALTORS® Legal Update Q. Is Hurricane Matthew causing delays in real estate closings? As result of Hurricane Matthew, thirteen counties in South Carolina have been pronounced Presidentially-Declared Major Disaster Areas (PDMDA). The counties include: Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Darlington, Dillon, Dorchester, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Jasper, Marion, and Williamsburg… Continue Reading Closing Delays & Hurricane Matthew – South Carolina REALTORS® Legal Update

Sellers should carry appropriate insurance and should discuss any liability and insurance issues with their law firm and insurance broker. Brokers and independent contractors should discuss their own insurance and liability issues with their respective law firms and insurance companies.  By agreements (independent contractor agreement, policy manual, brokerage policies, other agreements, etc.), the brokerage might… Continue Reading Safety from Falls and other Showing Accidents