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NAR: 18 states require written buyer agency agreements Arkansas Alaska Georgia Idaho Maryland Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire North Carolina North Dakota Pennsylvania South Carolina Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Wisconsin Posted by: Byron King on 12/14/23 (This information is only accurate as of 12/14/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information… Continue Reading NAR: 18 states require written buyer agency agreements

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… Continue Reading Top Ten Legal Hotlines November 2023

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… Continue Reading Safety – REALTOR Magazine Level Up

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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… Continue Reading Short Term Rental LA Times News In California