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Listing Brokers Taking Legal/Ethical Risks By Stating They Will/Won’t Accept SCR/Other Forms as Offers

2021-03-16T14:37:54-05:00March 16th, 2021|Legal FAQs|

WARNING/ALERT ON RISK MANAGEMENT: DON'T GET SUED, FACE LLR SC REAL ESTATE COMMISSION DISCIPLINE, SCR ETHICS DISCIPLINE REALTORS® are reporting to SCR that other listing REALTORS® in their MLS are potentially making high risk comments in the MLS such as the following: "Listing brokerage refuses to receive any offers not written on ________________ (e.g., HHAR, [...]

Top Ten Hotlines in February 2021

2021-03-15T14:28:57-05:00March 15th, 2021|Legal FAQs|

600+ hotlines fell into these top ten categories in February 2021 SCR hotline 803-772-5206 or info or Byron or Austin State law Forms License law Ethics Agency Other: MLS issues HOA issues Clear Cooperation Policy Multiple offers Consumers need their own legal counsel Posted by: Byron King on 3/15/21 (This information is only accurate as [...]

Top 7 NAR Good Governance

2021-03-11T14:40:12-05:00March 11th, 2021|Legal FAQs|

Association Board of Directors Orientation Toolkit: https://www.nar.realtor/ae/manage-your-association/board-of-directors-orientation-toolkit NAR Bylaws Certification: https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/bylaws-certification-process-information-and-resources Fiduciary Duty: https://www.nar.realtor/national-leadership/board-of-directors/meeting-policies-and-procedures/fiduciary-duty Good Sense Governance: https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/good-sense-governance GSG Alternative to In-Person Meetings: https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/good-sense-governance/good-sense-governance-alternatives-to-attendance-at-in-person-meetings GSG Board of Directors: https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/good-sense-governance/good-sense-governance-board-of-directors GSG Fiduciary Duties: https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/good-sense-governance/good-sense-governance-fiduciary-duties Posted by: Byron King on 3/11/21 (This information is only accurate as of 3/1121. You must contact SCR for updates and changes [...]

Top Ten List – Top Issues from the NAR Risk Management Committee Survey

2021-03-11T10:46:43-05:00March 11th, 2021|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/risk-management/top-risks-reported-by-risk-management-issues-committee Posted by: Byron King on 3/11/21 (This information is only accurate as of 3/1121. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/11/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

CDC Eviction Moratorium Challenged by Ohio Federal Judge

2021-03-11T10:39:04-05:00March 11th, 2021|Legal FAQs|

https://www.votervoice.net/NARPM/BlogPosts/2314?unregistered=HRVOgscPhfnuiG4fDPYXDQ Anyone know of a landlord's attorney challenging tenants on the CDC eviction moratorium? Perhaps, the landlord's attorney arguing the tenant failed to comply with the CDC eviction moratorium declaration signed under penalty of perjury? https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/EvictionDeclare_d508.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 3/11/21 (This information is only accurate as of 3/1121. You must contact SCR for [...]

NAR on Multiple Offers Handling

2021-03-11T10:23:11-05:00March 11th, 2021|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/code-of-ethics-and-arbitration-manual/part-4-appendix-ix-%E2%80%94-presenting-and-negotiating-multiple-offers Posted by: Byron King on 3/11/21 (This information is only accurate as of 3/1121. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/11/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

Register Now for SC Fair Housing Online Conference (April 13)

2021-03-08T12:48:47-05:00March 8th, 2021|Legal FAQs|

Register Now for the SC Fair Housing Online Conference (April 13) Be a part of history by attending online - this first-ever SC Fair Housing Conference online! Complete your triennial NAR ethics requirement for all members. The deadline for this cycle is New Year's Eve 2021. Get this done now. Last cycle's December 31st deadline, [...]

Heirs Property Laws in SC and other Info

2021-03-08T12:33:26-05:00March 8th, 2021|Legal FAQs|

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t15c061.php https://magazine.realtor/news-and-commentary/feature/article/2021/03/repairers-of-the-breach https://www.heirsproperty.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heir_property https://www.live5news.com/story/34371301/new-state-law-impacts-families-with-heirs-property/ https://www.beaufortcountytreasurer.com/heirs-property Posted by: Byron King on 3/8/21 (This information is only accurate as of 3/8/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/8/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

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