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Top Ten Legal Hotlines June 2025 1. Forms 2. Other 3. State Laws 4. License Laws 5. Advertising 6. Due diligence 7. Compensation 8. BIC Office Management (LLR Inspections/Audits) 9. Agency 10. Professionalism (ethics, arbitration, mediation, complaints) 11. Disclosure 12. Earnest money (BIC or Lawyer generally requires a disbursement court order or agreement) 13. Property… Continue Reading Top Ten Legal Hotlines June 2025

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NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide on Buying a Historic Property. From lasting craftsmanship to period-specific charm, historic homes offer one-of-a-kind appeal but often come with unique considerations. This guide outlines how a home may qualify as historic, renovation restrictions, inspection tips, available financial incentives, and more. As a reminder, all guides… Continue Reading NAR: Guide to Buying Historic Properties

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https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/law-and-ethics/court-landlords-have-constitutional-right-to-repayment This information is only accurate as of 7/8/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 7/8/25 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: Landlords Have a Right to be Paid

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BICs Ensure All Your Licensees Have Renewed Active Licenses at LLR SCREC's license lookup page following last week's June 30 renewal deadline: https://verify.llronline.com/LicLookup/Rec/Rec.aspx?div=19 If any of your associated licensees have lapsed: 1. You can notify your licensee verbally and in writing (e.g., email, so you have a record) that they have lapsed and have _____… Continue Reading BICs Ensure All Your Licensees Have Renewed Active Licenses at LLR SCREC

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Since 2021, several associations and MLSs have been the victims of social engineering scams -- losing more than $1 million combined. Social engineering is a form of cybercrime that uses leverages human vulnerabities to trick unwary prey into paying money (such as a fake-but-believable invoice), or revealing credentials to access computer networks. (This can affect… Continue Reading Fight Con Artists: NAR Webinar