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https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/safety-resources/scams-and-safety/common-scams-and-crimes/money-mules#:~:text=A%20money%20mule%20is%20someone,human%20trafficking%20and%20drug%20trafficking. Posted by: Byron King on 10/18/22 (This information is only accurate as of 10/18/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/18/22 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 [...]

NAR Independent Contractor Information: https://www.nar.realtor/independent-contractor-status Posted by: Byron King on 10/17/22 (This information is only accurate as of 10/17/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/17/22 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 [...]

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/wellness/safety/house-fire-causes-and-prevention?utm_term=A535F674-1FE5-4DE7-86BF-2B71C40DD9BA&utm_campaign=3BFA9068-DFBC-477B-BC94-C168B9A999F1&nwsltr=navnar&utm_content=661C9B5A-624E-4C4D-9DA5-14FA5521667F Posted by: Byron King on 10/13/22 (This information is only accurate as of 10/13/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/13/22 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 [...]

https://www.nar.realtor/copyright/listing-photo-sample-agreements If you have a license with any copyrights holder, ensure your license includes commercial use. Posted by: Byron King on 10/13/22 (This information is only accurate as of 10/13/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/13/22 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email [...]

https://www.nar.realtor/legal/nar-insurance-program/employment-practices-legal-hotline https://www.nar.realtor/legal/best-practices-for-conducting-internal-harassment-investigations https://www.nar.realtor/time-to-update-your-sexual-harassment-policy https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/good-sense-governance/good-sense-governance-harassment https://www.nar.realtor/national-leadership/board-of-directors/meeting-policies-and-procedures/nar-member-code-of-conduct https://www.nar.realtor/aei-legal-update-with-katie-johnson/preventing-sexual-harassment https://www.nar.realtor/videos/preventing-and-addressing-sexual-harassment Posted by: Byron King on 10/13/22 (This information is only accurate as of 10/13/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/13/22 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 [...]

NAR Report Summarized: On October 11, 2022; the Biden Administration's Department of Labor proposed new rules that might be approved and take effect in 2023 that could re-classify many gig workers and independent contractors as employees under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. NAR reports that 87% of the 1.5 million REALTORS® are independent contractors. [...]

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Fiduciary Duties Owed by Directors of Associations VIDEO APRIL 19, 2022 Learn about the fiduciary duties that members serving on the board of directors of a REALTOR® association owe to the association. Posted by: Byron King on 10/11/22 (This information is only accurate as of 10/11/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to [...]

https://www.epa.gov/lead/national-lead-poisoning-prevention-week The USA banned lead paint in 1978. So, older properties that are often the most affordable may be higher risks to families with children (don't eat lead paint peeling paint chips) and other fair housing protected classes. Property managers can have lead hazard certification duties under EPA renovations, repairs, and painting (RRP) regulations and [...]

https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/renovaterightbrochure.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 10/06/22 (This information is only accurate as of 10/06/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/06/22 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 [...]