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Top Ten Legal Hotlines November 2023

2023-12-14T09:04:43-05:00December 14th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

10. Earnest money disputes 9. Property Management tie 9. Disclosure issues 8. Compensation 7. Professionalism, Ethics, Arbitration, Mediation 6. Due Diligence 5. Advertising 4. License Law 3. Other (risk management, scams, safety, vacant land sales scams, self-dealing) 2. State Laws 1. Standard Forms Posted by: Byron King on 12/14/23 (This information is only accurate as [...]

Safety – REALTOR Magazine Level Up

2023-12-11T14:20:16-05:00December 11th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/level-up/level-up-safety Posted by: Byron King on 12/11/23 (This information is only accurate as of 12/11/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 12/11/23 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 Legal on Using Testimonials and Endorsements

2023-12-11T14:16:02-05:00December 11th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/videos/window-to-the-law/rules-endorsements-testimonials Posted by: Byron King on 12/11/23 (This information is only accurate as of 12/11/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 12/11/23 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 [...]

US Secret Service on Seller Impersonation Fraud (aka Fake Seller Vacant Land Sale Scam)

2023-12-11T09:09:37-05:00December 11th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://higherlogicdownload.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/THEHUB/a6f02f2b-3e7d-4d62-ae45-0186bc7059e4_file.pdf?AWSAccessKeyId=ASIAVRDO7IERORC7GMNP&Expires=1702307246&x-amz-security-token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjEJ7%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FwEaCXVzLWVhc3QtMSJGMEQCIH5Y43DbUZlfPEH4FxT7VQtFJ3jLhr4TxId8A01pbjvRAiAWCbmhxihgF2f8ha%2BlzeBkcz%2FD2clIfIDpavmXrU0geCquBQgXEAAaDDM4MDMzNzM0MDcwNiIMbcUoQ6VnY8TI6qe2KosFXgfS8fYHueygzVhOgQuph2WiCzLXeHT87zizZP0uff9fON3e9sACpshhxYFletHn3ajVWuZ5WtnFIfjbq6x0nnwxKB7sRuBrAPJkGDnIqAYWCfVwfOtv3gznOQXfLo9rBquoAIBJoMO5VhfLnUU40VRpRsc5XXWRvsyXEtbTH7IkYW6u6OKRYe8uzUf43VqjU7ndXhvLGC1x73xMbWl87rPAQYCP1I1OuAA78nz9orgNI9hWxYjuh7pm2JbE1Y0diwoq3fAnMgG2dP279TRM6k4GXJNj5cSpe8FkTnOAFsUKBhpObGC6cpUOQAx5QBDMU8sU5DcnDBmeBEK%2BA%2Fbw74VsIk4uPdX4WgD2pfVOGtvzF2q1D4iBuL%2BLjelRlkduJHjAnOcovZfkV7QhQDzGrC8AZBNe6KGJOM9Wr1orjO%2FNIj7qfOT6ynyQ8H3M2BMH06p%2FYn3LZj%2B9mW4V4BDhQtmQ0S6EJTJvj94TiYbHneEcQxQPgSS4WbmngoSBE9PfjR3dHZvy6x730KyMkD8jzB6HxK6jozpUhSCjOJuS1xigE0vguac4XeQUvneAB%2B%2BFjToxsPzYwwx%2FTiRHvw5ms3l3PjHEBMDH7Zhh6cDCTyrftGaJsx4zpccsmxZ7buvM4ojDqGzFUV2OR8teT82MqtjPtfhN6J%2BxmHUHkolsRL%2FsmUnbZZ7u3YBuxrtZOVz9ayuG7v2ZZRgsp5NPFGi0NzN%2FEY6nMgRkvXi5H74cseu7K6BTY1y3J1VBvadOplP4OWuea5ppEO%2FeVVIaFMQwW%2B3nqRUmb1R1FTmbXGAr4gzHMaFnYh2miaXXTLZYCdkquyRkcmz5undNvFphzu5yTk8GQqMfC1Sobln8MK2p3KsGOrIB2m785cu7bLrmBgk6DgCbQRuX%2F3oaOL5E%2Fs3774vuLped6sT5l4sLaAL5n%2B%2BhBTGVmv8Sxu3YdfDPPll8Oi4cobIhef8JDKGzvnztRlGw4G9MVbhJU%2Bw6X8uvFrjpuJw%2BGMXij%2FIvtZubVPY%2FMccXUm1ys0UKqN2E3JKXsxjL1FEFPCTbEJ7vpEGBVmlVsBuS5KRMSWmjXEGvVgYCFfNv5GUAJnRzTreUCaY9ewN901lUVw%3D%3D&Signature=NiewExSdyH4alduCbm3iKqfnSS8%3D Posted by: Byron King on 12/11/23 (This information is only accurate as of 12/11/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 12/11/23 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 [...]

ALTA on Seller Impersonation Fraud (aka Fake Seller Vacant Land Sale Scam)

2023-12-11T09:06:30-05:00December 11th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://higherlogicdownload.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/THEHUB/99541066-80fa-4aff-a2de-01889334d6eb_file.pdf?AWSAccessKeyId=ASIAVRDO7IERORC7GMNP&Expires=1702306954&x-amz-security-token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjEJ7%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FwEaCXVzLWVhc3QtMSJGMEQCIH5Y43DbUZlfPEH4FxT7VQtFJ3jLhr4TxId8A01pbjvRAiAWCbmhxihgF2f8ha%2BlzeBkcz%2FD2clIfIDpavmXrU0geCquBQgXEAAaDDM4MDMzNzM0MDcwNiIMbcUoQ6VnY8TI6qe2KosFXgfS8fYHueygzVhOgQuph2WiCzLXeHT87zizZP0uff9fON3e9sACpshhxYFletHn3ajVWuZ5WtnFIfjbq6x0nnwxKB7sRuBrAPJkGDnIqAYWCfVwfOtv3gznOQXfLo9rBquoAIBJoMO5VhfLnUU40VRpRsc5XXWRvsyXEtbTH7IkYW6u6OKRYe8uzUf43VqjU7ndXhvLGC1x73xMbWl87rPAQYCP1I1OuAA78nz9orgNI9hWxYjuh7pm2JbE1Y0diwoq3fAnMgG2dP279TRM6k4GXJNj5cSpe8FkTnOAFsUKBhpObGC6cpUOQAx5QBDMU8sU5DcnDBmeBEK%2BA%2Fbw74VsIk4uPdX4WgD2pfVOGtvzF2q1D4iBuL%2BLjelRlkduJHjAnOcovZfkV7QhQDzGrC8AZBNe6KGJOM9Wr1orjO%2FNIj7qfOT6ynyQ8H3M2BMH06p%2FYn3LZj%2B9mW4V4BDhQtmQ0S6EJTJvj94TiYbHneEcQxQPgSS4WbmngoSBE9PfjR3dHZvy6x730KyMkD8jzB6HxK6jozpUhSCjOJuS1xigE0vguac4XeQUvneAB%2B%2BFjToxsPzYwwx%2FTiRHvw5ms3l3PjHEBMDH7Zhh6cDCTyrftGaJsx4zpccsmxZ7buvM4ojDqGzFUV2OR8teT82MqtjPtfhN6J%2BxmHUHkolsRL%2FsmUnbZZ7u3YBuxrtZOVz9ayuG7v2ZZRgsp5NPFGi0NzN%2FEY6nMgRkvXi5H74cseu7K6BTY1y3J1VBvadOplP4OWuea5ppEO%2FeVVIaFMQwW%2B3nqRUmb1R1FTmbXGAr4gzHMaFnYh2miaXXTLZYCdkquyRkcmz5undNvFphzu5yTk8GQqMfC1Sobln8MK2p3KsGOrIB2m785cu7bLrmBgk6DgCbQRuX%2F3oaOL5E%2Fs3774vuLped6sT5l4sLaAL5n%2B%2BhBTGVmv8Sxu3YdfDPPll8Oi4cobIhef8JDKGzvnztRlGw4G9MVbhJU%2Bw6X8uvFrjpuJw%2BGMXij%2FIvtZubVPY%2FMccXUm1ys0UKqN2E3JKXsxjL1FEFPCTbEJ7vpEGBVmlVsBuS5KRMSWmjXEGvVgYCFfNv5GUAJnRzTreUCaY9ewN901lUVw%3D%3D&Signature=Ya5B9lUqg0HtAcCYMAppKm8CWzk%3D Posted by: Byron King on 12/11/23 (This information is only accurate as of 12/11/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 12/11/23 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 [...]

Associated Licensees Do This

2023-12-04T16:28:02-05:00December 4th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

Based on hotlines, leaving a brokerage often creates upset and legal disputes about money and leads and clients/pendings. Ditto with ethics and license law issues. Associated licensees and their brokerage may want to put into written agreements what happens and what can be communicated before leaving the brokerage, during leaving the brokerage, and after leaving [...]

NAR on Safety, Good Time to Review Safety Protocols including Your FOREWARN Member Benefit

2023-12-04T09:03:36-05:00December 4th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/safety/30-day-plan?cid=em_SF-WN-1978&date=09-14-2023&grp=ae&narmail=EdgeUp%20&user=56072 https://screaltors.org/forewarn/ Posted by: Byron King on 12/04/23 (This information is only accurate as of 12/04/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 12/04/23 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. [...]

2023 NAR Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual Updates

2023-11-29T12:18:54-05:00November 29th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/2023-summary-of-key-professional-standards-changes#:~:text=Changes%20to%20the%20Code%20of%20Ethics%20and%20Standards%20of%20Practice&text=REALTORS%C2%AE%20shall%20not%20be,sexual%20orientation%2C%20or%20gender%20identity. Posted by: Byron King on 11/29/23 (This information is only accurate as of 11/29/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 11/29/23 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 [...]

Short Term Rental LA Times News In California

2023-11-28T14:53:33-05:00November 28th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

LA TIMES: "The Los Angeles City Council, on a 14-0 vote, has approved a new law requiring that hotels and hosts of Airbnbs and other short-term rentals obtain a police permit. City Council President Paul Krekorian and other backers of the proposal said the permit requirement will help the city crack down on party houses [...]

Soliciting Leads Using Email, Comply with Federal CAN SPAM Email Soliciting Laws

2023-11-28T10:59:22-05:00November 28th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/can-spam-act-compliance-guide-business Each separate email in violation of the CAN-SPAM Act is subject to penalties of up to $50,120, so non-compliance can be costly. But following the law isn’t complicated. Here’s a rundown of CAN-SPAM’s main requirements: Don’t use false or misleading header information. Your “From,” “To,” “Reply-To,” and routing information – including the originating domain [...]

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