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Ethics/Arbitration Complaint Packages Sent to Callers/Complainants: 2024: 181 2023: 189 2022: 165 2021: 162 2020: 99 Ethics/Arbitration Complaint Packages Returned to SCR from Callers/Complainants: 2024: 59 2023: 56 2022: 54. 2021: 34. 2020: 33.* Ethics/Arbitration Complaint Packages sent to Hearings by SCR Grievance Committee: 2024: 35 2023: 43 2022: 43 2021: 24 2020: 19.** Ethics/Arbitration… Continue Reading 2020-2024 SCR Statewide Professional Standards Caseload Cases Statistics

Selling a home with a pool? What your buyers need to know Pools are a sought-after home feature—generating a hefty premium for sellers, according to recent research—but they come with added homeownership responsibilities and costs. Here's a primer for buyers about condition issues to watch for, maintenance and expected resale return. Full Story: REALTOR® Magazine/Styled,… Continue Reading NAR: Swimming Pools

Help buyers stay calm after the home inspection When home buyers get cold feet before closing, it's often the result of something in the home inspection report. But no home is perfect, not even new construction, says Matt Cook, director of business development at HomeTeam Inspection Services. "A home is a used product," he says.… Continue Reading NAR: Some Best Practices to Manage with Buyers and Home Inspections.

NAR prevails again with Muhammad dismissal A U.S. district judge ruled in favor of the National Association of REALTORS® in a case involving MLS access, concluding a Pennsylvania real estate practitioner did not prove the national, state and local associations engaged in antitrust violations and discrimination. It's NAR's third courtroom win in less than three… Continue Reading NAR: NAR Court Win!

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https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/maintaining-momentum-new-nar-vp-brings-litigation-risk-management-experience This information is only accurate as of 8/11/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 8/11/25 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 Legal, New NAR Attorney Andowah Newton, and 3 court wins!

https://www.nar.realtor/videos/window-to-the-law/combatting-rental-listing-scams-online This information is only accurate as of 8/11/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 8/11/25 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: Rental Scams

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