Legal FAQs

https://www.nar.realtor/aei-year-round-virtual-sessions?grp=ae&narmail=EdgeUp%20&date=10-12-2023&user=56072 Posted by: Byron King on 10/12/23 (This information is only accurate as of 10/12/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/12/23 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 NAR Resources for local association staff and AE’s and Presidents

Perhaps a way for a listing agent to discuss CL100 repairs requested on a buyer-submitted SCR525 for section #11 Wood Infestation Report of SCR310: (1) The seller is gathering information on the requested repairs to determine cost estimates or if the requested repairs fit into the SCR310 #11 CL100 repair requirements. or (2) The seller… Continue Reading SCR310 Section #11 CL100 Wood Infestation Report

https://www.nar.realtor/search-results?qu=professional%20standards%20case%20interpretation&qu=procuring%20cause&p=1 Posted by: Byron King on 10/10/23 (This information is only accurate as of 10/10/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/10/23 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 NAR on Arbitrations

https://www.nar.realtor/videos/risk-management-webinar-series/financial-guardrails-for-associations Posted by: Byron King on 10/09/23 (This information is only accurate as of 10/09/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/09/23 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 NAR Financial Risk Management

Perhaps, after attending the latest ARELLO government licensing staff association meetings and learning that only 18 states use buyer agency with the other 32 states' licensees likely being unfamiliar with practicing real estate in buyer agency, the SCREC wanted to ensure that new SC licensees have a basic understanding of buyer agency operations so this… Continue Reading LLR and Non-Resident Licensees Applying for SC License

SECTION 40-57-340. Conditions for license renewal; background checks; continuing education; exemptions. (A) As a condition of active license renewal: (1) A broker or salesperson shall submit to a criminal background check upon every third renewal as required for initial applicants pursuant to Section 40-57-115 and shall provide proof of satisfactory completion biennially of ten hours… Continue Reading Non-Resident Licensee and CE (e.g., double dip?)

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/drive/what-real-estate-pros-can-learn-from-mls-cyberattack?utm_term=A535F674-1FE5-4DE7-86BF-2B71C40DD9BA&utm_campaign=3BFA9068-DFBC-477B-BC94-C168B9A999F1&nwsltr=navnar&utm_content=1DB18829-9278-464C-B42C-9EA2193C436A Posted by: Byron King on 10/03/23 (This information is only accurate as of 10/03/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/03/23 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 NAR Cyber Attack, Magazine, MLS

The paragraphs you see below under Obligation of REALTOR® Members at the following link provides https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/bylaws-certification-process-information-and-resources It shall be the duty and responsibility of every REALTOR® member of this association to safeguard and promote the standards, interests, and welfare of the association and the real estate profession., and to protect against conduct that may cause… Continue Reading REALTOR Membership Duties

https://www.nar.realtor/aei-year-round-virtual-sessions/association-safety-policies-and-procedures Posted by: Byron King on 10/02/23 (This information is only accurate as of 10/02/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/02/23 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 NAR on Assn Safety Policies

Don’t Get Spooked by a Security Breach: Celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month!   COLUMBIA, S.C. – When a business or organization experiences a security breach of a certain size, they report it to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA). SCDCA knows through those reports, security breach numbers are skyrocketing; since July 1, 2023 49… Continue Reading Scary Halloween! Cyber Security Crooks! SCDCA Education/Events