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NEW: Overcoming Barriers to Homeownership Understanding & Protecting Yourself from Title Fraud Buying Land and Building a New Home Deeds and Titles Alternative Listing Options This information is only accurate as of 4/30/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 4/30/25 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR… Continue Reading NAR Consumer Guides: Fair Housing, Title Fraud, Land/Home Build Deal, Deeds/Title, Alternative Listing Options

As we previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on overcoming barriers to homeownership. April is Fair Housing Month, and this guide covers the many laws, programs, financing options, and real estate professionals that help promote housing affordability and accessibility for all. As a reminder, all guides in this… Continue Reading NAR Consumer Guides: April Fair Housing Month (new) Overcoming Barriers to Homeownership

https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/governing-documents/code-of-ethics/code-comprehension-article-16-commissions-are-negotiable This information is only accurate as of 4/30/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 4/30/25 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 information is intended only to provide… Continue Reading NAR Code of Ethics Comprehension: Compensation/Commissions are Properly Negotiable

WARNING: SC law now requires proper written authorization from the listing BIC for displaying their listing(s). Prudence is to get written permission for what you will display since the listing BIC/agent may want proper professional images and words and content associated with their listing(s) at all times. https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/governing-documents/code-of-ethics/code-comprehension-article-12-display-of-competitors-listings-on-social-media-websites This information is only accurate as of… Continue Reading NAR Code of Ethics Comprehension: Advertising, Social Media, IDX, Other Brokerages’ Listings

https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/governing-documents/code-of-ethics/code-comprehension-article-3-misrepresenting-the-availability-of-access-to-property-and-duty-to This information is only accurate as of 4/30/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 4/30/25 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 information is intended only to provide… Continue Reading NAR Code of Ethics Comprehension: Duties Regarding Access

https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/governing-documents/code-of-ethics/code-comprehension-article-3-ethical-duty-to-cooperate This information is only accurate as of 4/30/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 4/30/25 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 information is intended only to provide… Continue Reading NAR Code of Ethics Comprehension: Duty to Cooperate with other REALTORS®/Brokers/Agents

https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/governing-documents/code-of-ethics/code-comprehension-article-1-article-3-unauthorized-access-to-property-sop-1-16-and-3-9 This information is only accurate as of 4/29/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 4/29/25 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 information is intended only to provide… Continue Reading NAR Code of Ethics Comprehension: Accessing Property Properly

https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/professional-standards-and-code-of-ethics/educational-resources This information is only accurate as of 4/30/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 4/30/25 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 information is intended only to provide… Continue Reading NAR Professional Standards Training Videos: Upcoming Videos and Replay Recordings, Diane Mosley, Nick Blair

NAR Professional Standards Video Replay Diane Mosley Nick Blair: Full title: Citation Policy to Be Revised, SOP 17-5 and Interstate Arbitration, and Section 49/PS Policy Statement #52 Refusal to Mediate or Arbitrate Full title: Citation Policy to Be Revised, SOP 17-5 and Interstate Arbitration, and Section 49/PS Policy Statement #52 Refusal to Mediate or Arbitrate… Continue Reading NAR Professional Standards Video Replay Diane Mosley Nick Blair: Full title: Citation Policy to Be Revised, SOP 17-5 and Interstate Arbitration, and Section 49/PS Policy Statement #52 Refusal to Mediate or Arbitrate

https://www.thestate.com/news/local/environment/article305273376.html#campaignName=columbia_afternoon_newsletter This information is only accurate as of 4/29/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 4/29/25 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 information is intended only to provide… Continue Reading Seawall Court Case