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https://screaltors.org/fileacomplaint/ SCR statewide cooperative professional standards (ethics/arbitration) statistics 2018 - 2022. Possible reasons for complaint numbers decreasing as progress toward a hearing: Complainant never returns their complaint to be processed Awaiting a hearing Continuance Abeyance for other litigation and regulatory actions Citation offered and accepted Ethics mediation (aka ombudsman) settled Arbitration money mediation settled Self… Continue Reading See Something, File Something, Statistics

https://screaltors.org/fileacomplaint/ Posted by: Byron King on 12/20/22 (This information is only accurate as of 12/20/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 12/20/22 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 See Something, File Something

2022. 2021. 2020. Ethics/Arbitration Complaint Packages Sent to Callers/Complainants: 165. 162. 99. Ethics/Arbitration Complaint Packages Returned to SCR from Callers/Complainants: 54. 34. 33.* Ethics/Arbitration Complaint Packages sent to Hearings by SCR Grievance Committee: 43. 24. 19.** Ethics/Arbitration Hearings: 20. 14. 10.*** *Many Callers settle their complaints with the other party or decide not to return… Continue Reading Ethics Arbitration Statistics 2022, 2021, 2020

10. Vacant Land Sales Scams - Distant Seller, Ask HOA, Investigate/Validate Seller 9. EPA auditing brokers for sales and property management lead documents/certification 8. SCR310 Financing Contingency Termination does not include a Due Diligence Termination Fee 7. Leaving Brokerage, Poaching Brokerage Clients, Money, Have/Get Agreements 6. Advertising - Address, Individual Name, Nickname, Team Name, Brokerage… Continue Reading November Top Ten Hotlines

https://thehub.realtor/viewdocument/re-new-appraisal-bias-lawsuit-file-3?CommunityKey=4118913c-9339-4611-936c-783e445ea5df&tab=librarydocuments Posted by: Byron King on 12/19/22 (This information is only accurate as of 12/19/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 12/19/22 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 Maryland Appraisal Bia Lawsuit

https://www.nar.realtor/safety/pledge Posted by: Byron King on 12/19/22 (This information is only accurate as of 12/19/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 12/19/22 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 Safety Pledge and Listing Form

https://higherlogicdownload.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/THEHUB/e102fa5a-7fc3-493c-9536-01851c2760dd_file.pdf?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAVRDO7IEREB57R7MT&Expires=1671461587&Signature=EmMMR3oaKxlAosliKT5UZc5%2BT4w%3D Posted by: Byron King on 12/19/22 (This information is only accurate as of 12/19/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 12/19/22 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 2022 NAR Delegate Body Minutes

https://higherlogicdownload.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/THEHUB/eb3cbda4-f394-443b-a783-01851c2760d9_file.pdf?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAVRDO7IEREB57R7MT&Expires=1671460733&Signature=6nW66YvwvEqA%2F459vXY8Te3rU9I%3D Posted by: Byron King on 12/19/22 (This information is only accurate as of 12/19/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 12/19/22 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 November 2022 NAR Board Of Directors Minutes – NAR Ethics Update in Minutes

@SCR events and meetings... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Bms-jip5YQ Use good judgment. Follow the Golden Rule. Look out for each other. Drink responsibly. These events and meetings are business and social events and provide you the opportunity to give back to your profession and to make contacts for referrals. These are professional SCR events and meetings so conduct yourself… Continue Reading SCR Code of Conduct and Anti Harassment Policy for SCR Meetings and Events

In addition to reports of EPA conducting lead hazard RRP audits of property management lead certification, there are reports of EPA inquiring about sales documentation with lead hazards (e.g., properties built 1978 and earlier). https://screaltors.org/wp-content/uploads/Forms/316.pdf https://screaltors.org/wp-content/uploads/Forms/315.pdf https://screaltors.org/wp-content/uploads/Forms/415.pdf https://www.nar.realtor/lead-based-paint https://www.epa.gov/lead https://www.texasrealestate.com/members/events/event-list/understanding-the-lead-renovation-repair-and-painting-rule-rrp/ https://www.texasrealestate.com/members/legal-and-ethics/resources/legal-faq/lead-paint/ https://scdhec.gov/environment/your-home/lead-0 Posted by: Byron King on 12/17/22 (This information is only accurate as of… Continue Reading ALERT: EPA Conducting Lead Paint Sales Files Inquiries