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The vacant land sales scams continue in SC. SCR provides FOREWARN. Some MLS systems provide court house information including true owners mailing addresses. Some local governments provide property and tax records online, and all in person. Tax information and property records can include the true owners mailing addresses. Detect the fake sellers using alternate and… Continue Reading Vacant Land Sales SCams, Detect Fake Sellers, Talk to True Owners

South Carolina Real Estate Commission Meeting Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 10:00 A.M., Room 105 110 Centerview Dr., Kingstree Building, Columbia, SC 29210 Members of the public who wish to observe may do so by live streaming at: https://llr.sc.gov/re/videos.aspx South Carolina Real Estate Commission Meeting Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. in RM 105… Continue Reading Want to Watch SC Real Estate Commission Meetings/Hearings via cameras on June 21 or June 22 starting at 10 am

https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsroom/consumer-advisory-your-money-is-at-greater-risk-when-you-hold-it-in-a-payment-app-instead-of-moving-it-to-an-account-with-deposit-insurance/ Posted by: Byron King on 06/08/23 (This information is only accurate as of 06/08/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 06/08/23 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 CFPB Warns: Don’t Leave Cash in Payment Apps (No FDIC Insurance)

Mailbox theft and check fraud are on the rise according to a Lexington County Sheriff's Department investigator. Be cautious with your business/personal mail and checks. Alert your clients, especially as they move, to be cautious with their mail and checks. Vacant Land Sales Scams continue to be reported. Detecting Fake Sellers is a defense. TGTBT… Continue Reading SCams!

https://www.nar.realtor/videos/window-to-the-law/enforcement-of-data-privacy-laws Posted by: Byron King on 06/06/23 (This information is only accurate as of 06/06/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 06/06/23 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 Data Privacy Laws

https://ed.sc.gov/data/report-cards/sc-school-report-card/ Posted by: Byron King on 06/06/23 (This information is only accurate as of 06/06/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 06/06/23 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 School Data, Report Cards on Schools, SC Dept Ed.

Top 15 of 17 NAR Ethics Articles (October 2021 through May 2023): https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/documents/2023-coe-standards-of-practice-2022-12-28.pdf?_gl=1*260i25*_gcl_au*ODE5NzU3MTMzLjE2ODU0NTA0NTA. #1 is Article 1 #2 is Article 2 #3 is Article 16 #4 is Article 12 #5 is Article 17 (arbitration, compensation disputes) #6 is Article 9 #7 is Article 3 #8 is Article 15 #9 is Article 4 #10 is Article… Continue Reading Code of Ethics Complaints Ranked, Top 15 of 17 Articles (No complaints on Articles 7 nor 8)

https://www.inman.com/2023/05/24/why-stop-there-here-are-13-more-safety-fields-nar-could-add/ Posted by: Byron King on 06/05/23 (This information is only accurate as of 06/05/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 06/05/23 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 REALTOR Safety Article, Help Buyer’s Agents with Property Info

https://www.inman.com/2023/06/02/quality-control-standards-for-avms-may-cover-discrimination/ Posted by: Byron King on 06/05/23 (This information is only accurate as of 06/05/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 06/05/23 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 Appraisals – AVM’s

https://www.inman.com/2023/06/02/chatgpt-plugin-to-empower-zumper-search-experience/ Posted by: Byron King on 06/05/23 (This information is only accurate as of 06/05/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 06/05/23 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 AI in Rental Searches