Legal FAQs

The DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) takedown process is a legal mechanism that allows copyright owners to request that online service providers remove content that infringes on their copyright. As a Realtor or brokerage, you can use this process to address the unauthorized use of your proprietary assets, such as professional property photos, virtual tours,… Continue Reading The DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) Takedown Process

Only 3 Spots Available for Mediation Training Happy Monday. Quick update on our Mediator/Mediation Training in Chicago September 9, 10, and 11 - - there are only three spaces still available. If you know someone who would benefit from this practical, hands-on training, please share this link for the schedule, transportation, housing details and registration:… Continue Reading NAR: 3 Spots Left at this Year’s NAR Mediation Training (8/10/26)

https://www.nar.realtor/news/washington-report/21st-century-road-to-housing-act-state-and-local-government-impacts Posted by: Byron King on 8/10/26 (This information is only accurate as of 8/10/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 8/10/26, 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 Legal: 21st Century Road to Housing: State and Local Government Impacts

The SC Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) offers free webinars every week! Topic: Tracking the Top Scams of 2026 When: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 • 10:30-11:30 a.m. Scammers are constantly coming up with new tactics to try and trick you into giving over your private information and money. During this webinar, we'll discuss the types… Continue Reading Top Scams of 2026

21st Century Road to Housing Act FLYiN.REALTOR https://www.nar.realtor/advocacy/federal-advocacy/nar-legislative-priorities https://www.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/2026-08/21st-Century-ROAD-to-Housing-Act%20State-and-Local-Impacts-2026-08-05_1.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 8/10/26 (This information is only accurate as of 8/10/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 8/10/26, as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at… Continue Reading 21st Century Road to Housing Act

NAR on ESA emotional support animal, fair housing, HUD update On May 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued new guidance concerning its enforcement of emotional support animal (ESA) complaints under the Fair Housing Act (“the Act”). For decades, and most recently in 2020, HUD made clear through its fair… Continue Reading NAR: HUD on ESA’s (Emotional Support Animals, Fair Housing)

https://www.nar.realtor/condominiums/fannie-mae-condo-financing-webinar-adapting-to-recent-changes Fannie Mae Condo Financing: Adapting to Recent Changes Date & Time Aug 11, 2026 01:00 PM Description Fannie Mae changed its guidelines for financing condominiums in March of this year. Rob Harrington, Chair of NAR’s Conventional Financing and Policy Committee, will discuss these changes with Jodi Horne, Fannie Mae’s Director of Collateral Risk Management.… Continue Reading Handle Condo Deals? Register for NAR Condo Deal Changes Zoom on 8/11/26 at 1 pm EST

If you are involved with manufactured housing sales and leasing: Know what you are doing, or associate with those who do know what they are doing as you read fast and learn on the job, and they keep you out of trouble (e.g., LLR, lawsuits, ethics, license laws, upset people, bad reviews, loss of future… Continue Reading Manufactured Housing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZROSr2IOc4 Based on the NAR Window to the Law video, the federal antitrust laws ensure that competition remains vibrant for the benefit of both consumers and competitors. Real estate professionals need to understand how to avoid anticompetitive behaviors to prevent antitrust scrutiny and best serve consumers.1 Key practices highlighted to avoid antitrust risk include: Independent… Continue Reading Brokers Show this NAR Anti Antitrust Video Often to Your Associated Licensees

https://llr.sc.gov/re/News/Selling%20Manufactured%20Homes%20(Mobile%20Homes).pdf Based on the South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SCREC) guidance regarding the sale of manufactured or mobile homes, here is a summary of when real estate associates and brokers can legally handle these transactions: Surrendered to Real Estate (De-titled): If the manufactured home's title has been legally retired and surrendered to real estate by… Continue Reading LLR on Manufacture Housing Homes