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https://www.nar.realtor/videos/window-to-the-law/legal-issues-for-teams State License Laws - team advertising must not give false impression of a standalone brokerage and must use the brokerage/company name in all advertising BIC Supervising associated licensees and teams, have copy of team agreement drafted by lawyers Employment Law/Policy (classifications...generally salespersons are often independent contractors and control can create non-licensed administrative employees or… Continue Reading NAR Legal: A BIC’s Team Risk Management Video

1. Q3 Risk Report The new Q3 Risk Report from the NAR Insurance Program is now available, and attached to this post. This quarter we're taking a deep dive into workplace safety. This issue covers: Legal requirements for workplace safety; Guidance for assessing threats of workplace violence; Best practices for workplace safety; NAR resources for… Continue Reading NAR Risk Management Issues (12/6/22 Employment Law Webinar)

https://www.nar.realtor/legal/complying-with-federal-regulations/lead-based-paint-disclosure-guidance/epa-lead-based-paint-program-changes-impact-property-management Posted by: Byron King on 11/30/22 (This information is only accurate as of 11/30/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 11/30/22 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 EPA LEAD RRP

Just like a traffic ticket citation, the ethics citation recipient can pay the fine and take the driver's education hours and settle the matter. Or just like a traffic ticket citation, the ethics citation recipient can request their traffic ticket be heard in court (e.g., before the REALTORS® serving as the Professional Standards Committee hearing… Continue Reading SCR Ethics Citations (“traffic ticket”)

Code of Conduct and Harassment Policy This SCR Code of Conduct and Harassment Policy (Policy) applies to all SCR-related meetings or events, whether held in public or private facilities, including meetings or events sponsored by organizations other than SCR and held in conjunction with SCR meetings or events, and any SCR member communications related to… Continue Reading SCR Meetings/Events Code of Conduct and Anti Harassment Policy

https://scdhec.gov/environment/your-home/lead-0 Posted by: Byron King on 11/29/22 (This information is only accurate as of 11/29/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 11/29/22 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 SC DHEC on Lead

https://www.texasrealestate.com/members/events/event-list/understanding-the-lead-renovation-repair-and-painting-rule-rrp/ Posted by: Byron King on 11/29/22 (This information is only accurate as of 11/29/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 11/29/22 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 EPA Video RRP

https://www.nar.realtor/videos/window-to-the-law/reduce-the-risk-of-misrepresentation-claims Posted by: Byron King on 11/29/22 (This information is only accurate as of 11/29/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 11/29/22 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 Lower Your Risks of Misrepresentation Claims

https://screaltors.org/wp-content/uploads/Forms/610.pdf FBI agent stated the FBI has developed tools to get the money back if the FBI is notified almost immediately. Educate everyone about wire fraud. Beware emailed wiring instructions. Safe recommendation is to never trust email wire instructions. Warn buyers, sellers, tenants, landlords, agents, staff, employees, lawyers, lenders/bankers, paralegals, and customers. Posted by: Byron… Continue Reading Wire Fraud

LLR SCREC UPL on 10/31/22 https://eservice.llr.sc.gov/PublicOrdersWeb/?divisionId=19 Posted by: Byron King on 11/17/22 (This information is only accurate as of 11/17/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 11/17/22 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… Continue Reading UPL