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https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/governing-documents/code-of-ethics/code-of-ethics-training NAR offers online and CE and free ethics training. https://learning.realtor/diweb/catalog/t/57947/sort/-esd Code of Ethics Training For New Members For Existing Members Training Tips Training Cycles Share NAR's Board of Directors approved a change to the Code of Ethics training requirement, extending it from every two years to every three years. This extends the current cycle… Continue Reading Your Mandatory Deadline 2.5 hours of Ethics Training by December 31

https://learning.realtor/diweb/catalog/item?id=9366701 This information is only accurate as of 11/13/24. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 11/13/24 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 information is intended only to provide… Continue Reading Spanish Code of Ethics Training

2025 Insurance Program ApprovedGood morning, counsel. Yesterday, the NAR Executive Committee approved the 2025 NAR Insurance Program. Lesley posted the following message to your association executives yesterday: I'm pleased to report that the Executive Committee approved the 2025 NAR Insurance Program, demonstrating NAR's continued commitment to provide this valuable risk management benefit at no cost… Continue Reading NAR Insurance

Nick Kremydas attended the NAR Insurance Session at NAR NXT and he relays reports that insurance costs are increasing and claims against property managers are increasing, especially for criminal activities and security issues. Property managers should ensure proper insurance and lawyer drafted documents requiring insurance and indemnification from the landlord owners. This information is only… Continue Reading Property Management: News From NAR NXT NK

SCR received a report of EPA inspecting property managers in the Charleston area regarding the EPA lead hazard/paint RRP (renovation/repairs rule). SCR received similar reports from Greenville in June 2024. https://www.epa.gov/lead/lead-renovation-repair-and-painting-program Suppose you as a property manager place an order for any employees, contractors, or independent contractors to do work on a property that disturbs… Continue Reading Reports: EPA Inspecting Lead RRP in SC (Charleston 11/24)(GRV 6/24)

https://www.narfocus.com/publication-issue/view/2024-07-15-business-money-laundering-and-terrorism-financing-1 This information is only accurate as of 11/04/24. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 11/04/24 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 information is intended only to provide… Continue Reading BOI FINCEN Corporate Transparency Act, Beneficial Ownership Interest, Register

https://www.nar.realtor/ae/aexperience/crafting-an-ai-use-policy This information is only accurate as of 10/30/24. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/30/24 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 information is intended only to provide… Continue Reading NAR Legal on Creating an Ai Policy

https://www.nar.realtor/legal/new-member-must-watch-list This information is only accurate as of 10/30/24. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/30/24 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 information is intended only to provide… Continue Reading NAR Legal: New Member Must Watch NAR Legal Video List

A New Mexico court ruling offers an important reminder to brokers: Don’t make a vendor recommendation unless you’re sure the vendor is reliable, licensed and insured. In this case, after a broker-recommended contractor accidentally destroyed the sellers’ home, the court found the broker negligent in his duty of reasonable care. Read in REALTOR® Magazine. https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/law-and-ethics/always-vet-your-vendors… Continue Reading NAR Magazine: Be Cautious with Your Recommended Service Providers and Vendors

https://llr.sc.gov/re/News/NAR-Settlement-and-SC-Law-Guidance-10.11.2024.pdf Since electronic communication is now widespread with the public and licensees, recent technology has now made it more convenient to explain and provide an executed copy of the LLR SCREC SCDREBR to a consumer when you initially communicate about real estate and before showing real estate properties (e.g., virtual showings, physical showings, touring properties).… Continue Reading LLR SCREC on SCDREBR (aka SCR110)