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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bny5GcTw0tw Posted by: Byron King on 08/29/23 (This information is only accurate as of 08/29/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/29/23 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… Continue Reading August 2023 SCR Legal Podcast (Harassment, Hotline Top Ten, New Forms, Safety Month September, Savannah)

Good time to review Safety Procedures! SCR legal team is available for safety training via Zoom or travel to your board or brokerage. Local law enforcement often will provide safety training. Your mobile phone is a vital part of your safety procedures, from Forewarn app to being charged and calling 911, law enforcement says that… Continue Reading September is Safety Month

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> https://www.sccourts.org/opinions/HTMLFiles/COA/6017.pdf 6017 - Noel Owens v. Mountain Air Heating & Cooling Noel Owens appeals the circuit court's ordering granting summary judgment to Demetra Caldera and South Market Real Estate. On appeal, Owens argues the grant of summary judgment was improper because (1) the release signed on April 3, 2015, could not have released a… Continue Reading SC Ct of Appeals on HVAC Issues Post Closing

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https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/law-and-ethics/reaching-amicable-agreements Posted by: Byron King on 08/21/23 (This information is only accurate as of 08/21/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/21/23 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 NAR on Ombudsman, Amicable Agreement Solutions!

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/law-and-ethics/law-supersedes-seller-confidentiality-requirement-in-code Posted by: Byron King on 08/21/23 (This information is only accurate as of 08/21/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/21/23 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 NAR on When a Seller Wants to Conceal a Property Defect

https://www.reuters.com/legal/ai-generated-art-cannot-receive-copyrights-us-court-says-2023-08-21/#:~:text=Only%20works%20with%20human%20authors,behalf%20of%20his%20DABUS%20system. Posted by: Byron King on 08/21/23 (This information is only accurate as of 08/21/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/21/23 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 No Ai Copyrights Says Federal Judge

https://www.inman.com/2023/08/18/freedom-mortgage-to-pay-1-75m-to-settle-agent-kickback-scheme/ Posted by: Byron King on 08/21/23 (This information is only accurate as of 08/21/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/21/23 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 $200K, $1.75M fines, RESPA, Feds CFPB, lender-brokerage marketing agreements risky