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WARNING: SC law now requires proper written authorization from the listing BIC for displaying their listing(s). Prudence is to get written permission for what you will display since the listing BIC/agent may want proper professional images and words and content associated with their listing(s) at all times. https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/governing-documents/code-of-ethics/code-comprehension-article-12-display-of-competitors-listings-on-social-media-websites This information is only accurate as of… Continue Reading NAR Code of Ethics Comprehension: Advertising, Social Media, IDX, Other Brokerages’ Listings

https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/governing-documents/code-of-ethics/code-comprehension-article-3-misrepresenting-the-availability-of-access-to-property-and-duty-to This information is only accurate as of 4/30/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 4/30/25 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 information is intended only to provide… Continue Reading NAR Code of Ethics Comprehension: Duties Regarding Access

https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/governing-documents/code-of-ethics/code-comprehension-article-3-ethical-duty-to-cooperate This information is only accurate as of 4/30/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 4/30/25 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 information is intended only to provide… Continue Reading NAR Code of Ethics Comprehension: Duty to Cooperate with other REALTORS®/Brokers/Agents

https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/governing-documents/code-of-ethics/code-comprehension-article-1-article-3-unauthorized-access-to-property-sop-1-16-and-3-9 This information is only accurate as of 4/29/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 4/29/25 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 information is intended only to provide… Continue Reading NAR Code of Ethics Comprehension: Accessing Property Properly

https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/professional-standards-and-code-of-ethics/educational-resources This information is only accurate as of 4/30/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 4/30/25 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 information is intended only to provide… Continue Reading NAR Professional Standards Training Videos: Upcoming Videos and Replay Recordings, Diane Mosley, Nick Blair

NAR Professional Standards Video Replay Diane Mosley Nick Blair: Full title: Citation Policy to Be Revised, SOP 17-5 and Interstate Arbitration, and Section 49/PS Policy Statement #52 Refusal to Mediate or Arbitrate Full title: Citation Policy to Be Revised, SOP 17-5 and Interstate Arbitration, and Section 49/PS Policy Statement #52 Refusal to Mediate or Arbitrate… Continue Reading NAR Professional Standards Video Replay Diane Mosley Nick Blair: Full title: Citation Policy to Be Revised, SOP 17-5 and Interstate Arbitration, and Section 49/PS Policy Statement #52 Refusal to Mediate or Arbitrate

https://www.thestate.com/news/local/environment/article305273376.html#campaignName=columbia_afternoon_newsletter This information is only accurate as of 4/29/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 4/29/25 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 information is intended only to provide… Continue Reading Seawall Court Case

With agent safety always a priority, I wanted to share with you the next set of FOREWARN trainings to help agents get the most out of the app. The next FOREWARN trainings are May 7 at 10 a.m. EST and May 21 at 2 p.m. EST. Join us as we demonstrate how to best utilize… Continue Reading FOREWARN: May 2025 Training (10 am 5/7)(2 pm 5/21): Megyn Christensen

LEGAL NEWS Protect your business, yourself, and your clients from scams by knowing the red flags of seller impersonation fraud! Absentee owners, low priced deals, text only communications, and rushing to close are all big red flags when it comes to suspicious seller behavior, and could be a SCAM. Protect yourself by knowing all of… Continue Reading SCAMS: Flyer, Red Flags, Seller Impersonation Fraud, Fake Seller, Vacant Land Sale Scam, Forewarn and Snail Mail Defenses

LLR SCREC Announces 2 new Commissioners! REALTOR® Daniel Moskowitz of Hilton Head. Thomas Dugas, Esq. of Greenville. https://eservice.llr.sc.gov/BoardMembersWeb/ViewBoardMembers/GetBoardMembers/33 Coming soon: LLR inspection checklist for audits. Once every 3 years. Thank you, Commissioner Candace Pratt of the Summerville, Charleston areas for your valuable service on the LLR SCREC as you currently move on to other opportunities.… Continue Reading LLR SCREC Announces 2 new Commissioners!