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Scroll the the bottom of this webpage to click the button here for the Spanish EXPLANATION ONLY forms: https://screaltors.org/forms/ SCR Youtube has videos on these EXPLANATION ONLY forms. https://www.youtube.com/@SCREALTORS/videos Fair Housing laws and ethics include National Origin as a protected class so arguably real estate consumers who are not English language proficient can fall under… Continue Reading Spanish “Explanation ONLY” Forms Post Today (July 10, 2023)

https://www.sccourts.org/opinions/HTMLFiles/SC/28151.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 07/10/23 (This information is only accurate as of 07/10/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 07/10/23 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 SC Sup Ct on Myrtle Beach Overlay District

https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article277023593.html Posted by: Byron King on 07/06/23 (This information is only accurate as of 07/06/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 07/06/23 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 Property Manager News

https://screaltors.org/wp-content/uploads/Forms/220.pdf Sellers can sign the SCR220 listing agreement today (June 29, 2023) even with a listing that begins tomorrow (June 30, 2023) for a variety of reasons, travel, holiday, convenience, etc. SCR provides members unlimited e-signatures on SCR forms via zipForms. https://screaltors.org/wp-content/uploads/Forms/220.pdf For the period of time beginning on June 30, 2023 and ending at… Continue Reading When Does the SCR220 Listing Agreement Begin? See Page #1 of SCR220

https://www.nar.realtor/membership-marks-manual Posted by: Byron King on 06/23/23 (This information is only accurate as of 06/23/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 06/23/23 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 Rules for Using the term REALTOR

10. Ethics, Ethics Complaints, Professionalism (arbitration/mediation), Professional Standards/Enforcement 9. Property management 8. Disclosure 7. Agency 6. Tie - earnest money & advertising 5. Due diligence 4. License law 3. Other - antitrust, ai, referrals, separation, etc. 2. Forms 1. State law SCR can provide Zoom or "in person" education/training on legal and risk management, fair… Continue Reading Top Ten Legal Hotlines May 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDlWzqrT8iU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmQ4T_YRmMc Posted by: Byron King on 06/22/23 (This information is only accurate as of 06/22/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 06/22/23 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.… Continue Reading Anti Trust SCR and NAR Videos

https://www.nar.realtor/ae/manage-your-association/board-of-directors-orientation-toolkit/risk-management/supplement-sample-local-association-antitrust-policy Posted by: Byron King on 06/22/23 (This information is only accurate as of 06/22/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 06/22/23 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 Antitrust for MLS and Associations and Leaders and Members and Staffers

Some teams operate like a team of two salespersons. Some teams operate like a brokerage or a company with employees. Because team owners/leaders may not have BIC or employer experience, ensure that you have your structure reviewed by lawyers (e.g., hotline, employment lawyers, business lawyers). Remember that once team members, licensed or unlicensed, start doing… Continue Reading Teams and Employees

https://www.forbes.com/sites/mollybohannon/2023/06/08/lawyer-used-chatgpt-in-court-and-cited-fake-cases-a-judge-is-considering-sanctions/?sh=510401ac7c7f Posted by: Byron King on 06/21/23 (This information is only accurate as of 06/21/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 06/21/23 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 Ai Gets Lawyers in Hot Water