Legal FAQs

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

https://llr.sc.gov/re/renewals.aspx Renewals 2022 Real Estate Renewals will open on May 2, 2022. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR 2022 RENEWALS: Salespersons, Brokers/BIC's and Property Managers/PMIC's renewing as "Active" or reactivating after 2022 renewal will be required to have a fingerprint based background check. Instructions were emailed to all licensees with a June 30, 2022 expiration date. If you… Continue Reading May 2nd, LLR Renewals Open