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https://llr.sc.gov/re/News/Selling%20Manufactured%20Homes%20(Mobile%20Homes).pdf Based on the South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SCREC) guidance regarding the sale of manufactured or mobile homes, here is a summary of when real estate associates and brokers can legally handle these transactions: Surrendered to Real Estate (De-titled): If the manufactured home's title has been legally retired and surrendered to real estate by… Continue Reading LLR on Manufacture Housing Homes

https://www.nar.realtor/transaction-procedures-fees Brokers sometimes properly and legally use disclosed and legitimate administrative fees aka transaction fees, service fees, processing fees, regulatory fees, compliance fees, etc. Some consumers and consumer groups and their trial lawyers allege these fees are regressive and not properly handled. Posted by: Byron King on 7/28/26 (This information is only accurate as of… Continue Reading NAR on Administrative Fees, FLA Lawsuit on Admin Fees, Informed Consent Legit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rt5YVoIQYo Posted by: Byron King on 7/28/26 (This information is only accurate as of 7/28/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 7/28/26, 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 Video: Fake Seller Red Flags, Risk Management

https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/professional-standards-and-code-of-ethics/educational-resources#session-replays Posted by: Byron King on 7/28/26 (This information is only accurate as of 7/28/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 7/28/26, 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 Professional Standards Training Replays

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfyVOBaY-k0 Posted by: Byron King on 7/27/26 (This information is only accurate as of 7/22/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 7/27/26, 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 Legal, Jon Waclawski Takes REALTOR® Legal Questions on a NAR Video

📢 SCR Update: Team Names, Advertising, & Marketing Compliance 📌 Overview & Implementation Timeline The General Assembly has updated S.C. Code §40-57-360 regarding real estate team supervision, advertising, and marketing. Effective Date: May 15, 2027. Transition Period: The Commission encourages teams to begin transitioning advertising and marketing materials now. Any changes made prior to May… Continue Reading SCR Update: Team Names, Advertising, & Marketing Compliance

https://www.sccourts.org/media/opinions/HTMLFiles/COA/6153.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 7/23/26 (This information is only accurate as of 7/23/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 7/23/26, 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 Taxpayer Wins an ATI Dispute! 6% AR with the 25% discount law, Nick’s Law!

Mediator / Mediation Training Back by Popular Demand Hello friends, hope you're enjoying your summer! Interested in refining your mediation skills or know someone that would benefit from attending? Sign up today for this fall's Mediator/Mediation training, taking place in Chicago on Sept. 9, 10, and 11. Space is limited to only 50 attendees, so… Continue Reading NAR Mediator School, Register ASAP, Sells Out

You can use value and the required wording from the appraisers laws: https://www.scag.gov/media/hajdgdum/03108184.pdf SECTION 40-60-30. License requirement; exceptions. It is unlawful for an individual to assume or use a title, designation, or abbreviation likely to create the impression that the person is a real estate appraiser or to engage in real estate appraisal activity or… Continue Reading Using Value in BPO CMA OK, Use the statutory disclaimer too. Not an Appraisal can be Used too.

REMINDER: THE PRACTICE OF MARKETING AND/OR ADVERTISING RESIDENTIAL WHOLESALE DEALS IS REGULATED BY LLR SCREC AS REQUIRING A BROKER LICENSE, AND A BROKER FIRM AND ITS SUBAGENTS ARE PROHIBITED FROM ENGAGING IN, REPRESENTING OTHERS IN, OR ASSISTING OTHERS IN THE PRACTICE OF RESIDENTIAL WHOLESALING. ASSIGNING OF CONTRACTS, OR THE OFFERING TO ASSIGN CONTRACTS, ON RESIDENTIAL… Continue Reading SCR Case Study Hypothetical