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Don't forget registration for REALTOR Legislative Meetings opens today - if you are attending and would like to meet while you're in town, let me know! Washington Update – March 2026 REALTOR® Legislative Meetings Registration Opens March 11 At the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, thousands of members assemble in Washington, D.C., to conduct the business of… Continue Reading NAR Today! March 11 2026 FinCEN Webinar, Register for NAR RLM Today!

Two videos that explain the changes and their necessity can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izjfKltWHkI and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgpzOK7sRMI Posted by: Byron King on 3/11/26 (This information is only accurate as of 3/11/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/11/26, as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email… Continue Reading SCR Forms Updates Town Hall Videos

Form 220 Walkthrough video: https://youtu.be/l5t3hDmIJeo SCR220 ERTS LAA exclusive right to sell listing agreement. This SCR220 ERTS LAA discussion will also help support understanding the SCR210 EA LAA and SCR221 ERTS TB LA (transaction brokerage, non-agency) which also updated on March 9, 2026. Posted by: Byron King on 3/11/26 (This information is only accurate as… Continue Reading SCR220 Forms Video

https://www.nar.realtor/money-laundering-and-terrorism-financing/webinar-understanding-the-fincen-residential-real-estate-rule Posted by: Byron King on 3/10/26 (This information is only accurate as of 3/10/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/10/26, 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 FinCEN Webinar, Anti Money Laundering in Real Estate

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/bills/3227.htm Check with your insurer about your earthquake insurance needs and coverage. Posted by: Byron King on 3/6/26 (This information is only accurate as of 3/6/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/6/26, as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or… Continue Reading SC General Assembly: Earthquake, Insurance Issues, Bill, Earthquake Insurance Coverage

https://screaltors-org.zoom.us/rec/share/qs-iwFtq3o8JkEANvhByzQ23FTAsExsPvtn0Y4zdRBJeEUXB2Fs3-qdiACMmHZOp.44TZXaqHyK-L5RUD Passcode: w#2Yg.AZ Posted by: Byron King on 3/5/26 (This information is only accurate as of 3/5/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/2/26, 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… Continue Reading Forms Video (SCR130) Update on March 9, 2026

https://screaltors-org.zoom.us/rec/share/k6q9Hpw1CnvWZENbB17Xz9UDw1s-Yq_KbojwU7gJkZuqbGmum2JXDEgsU6XdjoQF.BeL1ucaPKf5MM9HW Passcode: jvU.XI2^ Posted by: Byron King on 3/5/26 (This information is only accurate as of 3/5/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/2/26, 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… Continue Reading Forms Video (SCR310) Update on March 9, 2026

https://www.nar.realtor/money-laundering-and-terrorism-financing/fincen-residential-real-estate-rule-faqs-for-real-estate-professionals Posted by: Byron King on 3/2/26 (This information is only accurate as of 3/2/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/2/26, 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 Update (3/2/26) FinCEN (Anti Money Laundering, Reporting by Banks/Attorneys)

The South Carolina Real Estate Commission just published a new guidance letter regarding limited service brokerage practices. https://llr.sc.gov/re/News/Limited%20Service%20Agreements.pdf This guidance document serves as a reminder that while brokerage firms may contractually limit the scope of their "à-la-carte" services, they cannot waive or eliminate the statutory duties mandated by the state law. Key non-waivable obligations include:… Continue Reading ALERT: LLR SCREC: Limited Services

https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/multiple-listing-options-for-sellers Posted by: Byron King on 2/27/26 (This information is only accurate as of 2/26/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 2/27/26, 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: Listing Options, DMEL, OE, ETC