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NAR Safety Book, Right Tools Right Now, Digital Download

2022-10-24T14:54:55-05:00October 24th, 2022|Legal FAQs|

https://store.realtor/the-little-red-book-safety-rules-to-live-by-for-realtors-download/ In partnership with the Right Tools, Right Now Program this product is FREE. Thanks to NAR's REALTOR® Safety Program and REALTOR® Safety Advisory Committee, we are now providing this valuable safety resource free to our members. The Little Red Book: Safety Rules to Live By for REALTORS® is the second in the “Little Book” [...]

Top Ten Hotlines August 2022

2022-10-24T08:26:30-05:00October 24th, 2022|Legal FAQs|

10. Scams - wire fraud, money laundering/mule, fake rental, fake listing 9. Lead Paint/Hazards 8. Independent Contractor Issues 7. Professionalism/Ethics/Arbitration/Mediation 6. BIC management issues 5. Agency issues 4. License law issues/advertising 3. Due Diligence questions 2. Forms questions 1. State law questions/issues Posted by: Byron King on 10/24/22 (This information is only accurate as of [...]

Scary Scams

2022-10-20T14:40:09-05:00October 20th, 2022|Legal FAQs|

NAR reports ransomware hits brokerage. https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/drive/episode-10-what-to-do-if-your-business-faces-a-ransom-threat Wire fraud is still occurring. https://screaltors.org/wp-content/uploads/Forms/610.pdf The fake rental scam is still occurring. Set up Google Alerts for all your listings. Post sign at the listed property (not for rent). Periodically, patrol your listings. Contact the web provider where the fake rental appears for take down. Fake organized crime [...]

EPA Settles with TV Show on Lead Renovations, Repairs, Painting (RRP)

2022-10-20T08:35:57-05:00October 20th, 2022|Legal FAQs|

https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-settlements-rehab-addict-and-bargain-mansions-tv-shows-alleged-violations-lead Posted by: Byron King on 10/20/22 (This information is only accurate as of 10/20/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/20/22 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 [...]

SC Attorney General on SCSHF&DA and Housing Credits

2022-10-20T08:26:33-05:00October 20th, 2022|Legal FAQs|

https://www.scag.gov/media/xxmpzscr/02916180.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 10/20/22 (This information is only accurate as of 10/20/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/20/22 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 [...]

SC Attorney General on Governments Using Hospitality Tax to Buy Land

2022-10-20T08:24:58-05:00October 20th, 2022|Legal FAQs|

https://www.scag.gov/media/1fao01ey/02921998.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 10/20/22 (This information is only accurate as of 10/20/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/20/22 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 [...]

FOIA and Construction Plans

2022-10-20T08:22:07-05:00October 20th, 2022|Legal FAQs|

https://www.scag.gov/media/2rfdjfg1/03017577.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 10/20/22 (This information is only accurate as of 10/20/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/20/22 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 [...]

SC Attorney General on RESPA & Sweepstakes, Drawings, Raffles, Lotteries (risk)

2022-10-20T08:19:59-05:00October 20th, 2022|Legal FAQs|

https://www.scag.gov/media/eh4am52z/03031855.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 10/20/22 (This information is only accurate as of 10/20/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/20/22 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 [...]

SC Attorney General on Business License Fees Based on Domicile

2022-10-20T08:17:24-05:00October 20th, 2022|Legal FAQs|

https://www.scag.gov/media/dkahwlpm/03053806.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 10/20/22 (This information is only accurate as of 10/20/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/20/22 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 [...]

SC Attorney General on Earnest Money (BIC escrow agent)

2022-10-20T08:14:41-05:00October 20th, 2022|Legal FAQs|

https://www.scag.gov/media/gvvdr4yc/03095019.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 10/20/22 (This information is only accurate as of 10/20/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/20/22 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 [...]

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