Cybercrime losses reached all-time highs in 2021, with more than $6.9 billion in reported losses according to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center. While the media reports on major attacks, no organization is immune from cyber thieves. And, according to Aon Risk Services, ransomware attacks alone are up 323% from 2019 to 2021. In other… Continue Reading NAR Cyber Crime (Wire Fraud, More) Webinar, Register!
Google Translate on a Computer Can Possibly Translate Any Doc Into Any Language Have a buyer or seller or tenant or landlord who is not proficient in English? Google Translator can fill in until the consumer talks to their bi-lingual lawyer for legal advice translations. This link below or even a smartphone Google Translator App… Continue Reading Google Translate on a Computer Can Possibly Translate Any Doc Into Any Language
If you see solar panels on a property during your listing presentation or during a buyer showing, be on high alert, ask questions, get things in writing, call the hotline, and get the parties' attorneys working on the below issues asap. SCR310 requires the seller to convey a vacant property free of encumbrances or liens.… Continue Reading See Solar Panels on Listing Presentation or Showing? Be on Alert!
NC link: https://ncfarmlink.ces.ncsu.edu/heirs-property/ TV segment on SC heirs property. https://peabodyawards.com/award-profile/vice-on-showtime-losing-ground/#:~:text=In%20Losing%20Ground%2C%20VICE's%20Alzo,and%20ethically%20questionable%20legal%20mechanisms. Posted by: Byron King on 08/22/22 (This information is only accurate as of 08/22/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/22/22 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron… Continue Reading Heirs Property
10. Fair housing (ADA, service/support animals)9. How to do due diligence. (SCR lawyers can do training for your office) 8. Do not call laws. (Check your brokerage do not call list and federal do not call list before you call to solicit) 7. Register alternative first name with SCLLR SCREC (aka nickname use) 6. REALTOR®… Continue Reading Top Ten Hotlines July 2022
Summary: LLR suspended a BIC's license and fined and probation as discipline for several complaints from the public regarding: Not executing certain required documents and not providing copies of certain documents. Operating on verbal agreements. Not cooperating with LLR investigations. Making false statements to LLR investigations. Significant and allegedly suspicious handling of large amounts of… Continue Reading LLR
SCR LLR https://llr.sc.gov/re/complaint.aspx#:~:text=A%20complaint%20against%20a%20licensee,uploaded%20along%20with%20the%20complaint. https://screaltors.org/fileacomplaint/ Posted by: Byron King on 08/17/22 (This information is only accurate as of 08/17/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/17/22 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… Continue Reading How to File SCR LLR Complaints
Beware strange phone calls, emails, texts, etc. Keep your brokerage, team, association, and law enforcement in the know about strange or creepy phone calls. Use good judgment about meeting and working with callers who make strange statements on the call (e.g., what are you wearing, are you at home, meet me alone at a listing,… Continue Reading REALTOR(R) Safety: Creep Phone Calls
https://www.nar.realtor/videos/window-to-the-law/overview-of-respa-for-real-estate-professionals Posted by: Byron King on 08/12/22 (This information is only accurate as of 08/12/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/12/22 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 RESPA: Referral Fees – When legal? When Illegal?
Beware Wire Fraud! Educate everyone with this SCR wire fraud video and form: https://screaltors.org/wp-content/uploads/Forms/610.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nQLCom9U8c Secure your email systems. Two method authentication. Avoid power of attorney. Avoid providing or couriering wiring instruction. Call SCR for WIRE FRAUD training. WARNING: FBI warns that this is a multi-billion dollar international organized crime strategy. Posted by: Byron King… Continue Reading Beware WIRE FRAUD! Wiring Instructions? Be Alert!