During a 4/3026 video conference with EPA, NAR, Ohio AOR, CT AOR, SCR: EPA Marc Edmonds sent this link via chat: https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1018fin.pdf This link's Question 12 addresses state law and ethics issues that prohibit a buyer agent from improperly contacting the seller client of a listing brokerage and allow the buyer agent to fulfill their… Continue Reading EPA workaround for listed sellers for buyer agents
The New SCR Office Policy is Now Available! April 29, 2026: SCR posted the new and updated model "long" office policy online (The South Carolina Real Estate Written Office Policy). https://screaltors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SCR-Office-Policy-Guidelines-and-Template-04272026.docx ALERT: BICs and their brokerage attorney should review this editable SCR office policy and insert your business model language into this editable WORD document… Continue Reading New SCR Model Office Policy Posted Today!
https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/law-and-ethics/nar-succeeds-in-florida-court-gaining-dismissal-of-antitrust-lawsuit Posted by: Byron King on 4/28/26 (This information is only accurate as of 4/28/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 4/28/26, 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… Continue Reading NAR Legal: Win in FL, Ai Halluncinated Law Mentioned by Judge
https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/law-and-ethics/nars-legal-streak-three-antitrust-cases-dismissed-protections-secured-in-proposed-settlement Posted by: Byron King on 4/28/26 (This information is only accurate as of 4/28/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 4/28/26, 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… Continue Reading NAR Legal: Win in PA
https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/law-and-ethics/nar-joins-brief-in-massachusetts-rent-control-ballot-lawsuit Posted by: Byron King on 4/28/26 (This information is only accurate as of 4/28/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 4/28/26, 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… Continue Reading NAR Advocates Against Rent Contract in MA
https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/law-and-ethics/illinois-court-grants-nars-request-for-a-stay-in-batton-case Posted by: Byron King on 4/28/26 (This information is only accurate as of 4/28/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 4/28/26, 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… Continue Reading NAR Legal: Settling the Buyer Side Cases, News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZqjDi9xrrY Posted by: Byron King on 4/27/26 (This information is only accurate as of 4/27/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 4/27/26, 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… Continue Reading NAR Economist: March 2026 Housing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIxMamuUFnQ Posted by: Byron King on 4/27/26 (This information is only accurate as of 4/27/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 4/27/26, 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… Continue Reading NAR: 2026 Commercial Outlook
https://www.sccourts.org/media/opinions/HTMLFiles/SC/28309.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 4/22/26 (This information is only accurate as of 4/22/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 4/22/26, 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… Continue Reading SC Supreme Court: Rule Against Perpetuities
Commissioner Andy Lee discusses Ai: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfrst0RUaL8 Another thought of some policy ideas with artificial intelligence... Associated licensees shall consult a SC licensed attorney for legal information and never rely solely on Ai for legal information. Associated licensees shall call the SCR Legal Hotline for legal information and forms information. SCR legal hotline 803-772-5206. Info. Never… Continue Reading Ai v. UPL