Reports are this email went to SC licensees on May 27, 2022: This communication is to notify SC Real Estate Licensees of two important updates: alternative name registration and a full exemption from continuing education requirements for salespersons and brokers that meet certain criteria. Alternative Name Registration First, if you would like to identify yourself… Continue Reading LLR SCREC on Alternative Name and CE Exemption Issues
https://www.nar.realtor/videos/window-to-the-law/protect-your-website-from-copyright-liability Posted by: Byron King on 05/31/22 (This information is only accurate as of 05/31/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 05/31/22 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… Continue Reading NAR on Federal Safe Harbor for Your Website Against Copyright
An interesting article from NAR on love letters. While the Oregon statute does not impact SC, this NAR article is an interesting read. https://www.nar.realtor/legal-case-summaries/oregon-ban-on-love-letters-deemed-unconstitutional While love letters are not banned in SC, love letters can create fair housing risks when they reveal protected fair housing classifications. Love letters solely focusing on business issues create less… Continue Reading NAR on Oregon’s Love Letter Ban Statute Being Struck Down
https://www.nar.realtor/videos/window-to-the-law/managing-business-records-efficiently Posted by: Byron King on 05/24/22 (This information is only accurate as of 05/24/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 05/24/22 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… Continue Reading NAR on Document Retention
If you have listings, your listings are at risk from overseas organized crooks using the listing information on the internet to create fake rental ads on Facebook, Craigslist, others and stealing money from potential tenants. Defenses: Post "NOT FOR RENT" signs at the listing and in the photos. Create Google Alerts for all your listings'… Continue Reading Fake Rental Scams Strike SC Again
https://www.nar.realtor/legal/hot-topics-for-brokers 10. Antitrust Issues 9. Clear Cooperation Policy MLS 8. COVID 7. Phone and Text Soliciting (TCPA/DNC) Do Not Call Registries 6. Sight Impaired Website Access (ADA) 5. Fair Housing 4. Copyright Infringement 3. Multiple Offers 2. Cyber Crime 1. Competition in Real Estate Posted by: Byron King on 05/17/22 (This information is only accurate… Continue Reading Top Ten Broker Risk Management/Reduction
https://llr.sc.gov/re/RECPDF/RECNews-May2022.pdf Buyers need to look offsite at conditions including agricultural uses (e.g., farms, timber, pig farms, poultry farms, cattle). Posted by: Byron King on 05/16/22 (This information is only accurate as of 05/16/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 05/16/22 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR… Continue Reading LLR New Seller Disclosure (aka SCR230, RPCDS) on July 1
LLR SCREC newsletter on wholesaling (aka house flipping, assignment): LLR SCREC Newlsetter: https://llr.sc.gov/re/RECPDF/RECNews-May2022.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 05/14/22 (This information is only accurate as of 05/14/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 05/14/22 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org… Continue Reading LLR SCREC Newlsetter on Wholesaling, House Flipping, Assignment
NAR Data Security and Privacy Toolkit - Updated We just wanted to make you aware that the NAR Data Security and Privacy Toolkit was just updated, and is now available for anyone to download at nar.realtor. The Toolkit was updated to reflect changes in the law, and to align with current governmental guidance and industry… Continue Reading NAR Data Security and Privacy Toolkit – Updated
https://www.nar.realtor/breaking-news/special-report-from-the-may-6-2022-board-of-directors-meeting Posted by: Byron King on 05/10/22 (This information is only accurate as of 05/10/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 05/10/22 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… Continue Reading NAR BOD Approves Changes to Professional Standards