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https://www.scag.gov/media/eh4am52z/03031855.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 10/20/22 (This information is only accurate as of 10/20/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/20/22 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 SC Attorney General on RESPA & Sweepstakes, Drawings, Raffles, Lotteries (risk)

https://www.scag.gov/media/dkahwlpm/03053806.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 10/20/22 (This information is only accurate as of 10/20/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/20/22 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 SC Attorney General on Business License Fees Based on Domicile

https://www.scag.gov/media/gvvdr4yc/03095019.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 10/20/22 (This information is only accurate as of 10/20/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/20/22 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 SC Attorney General on Earnest Money (BIC escrow agent)

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NAR Independent Contractor Information: https://www.nar.realtor/independent-contractor-status Posted by: Byron King on 10/17/22 (This information is only accurate as of 10/17/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/17/22 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… Continue Reading Independent Contractor – W9 – Commission Structures Can Help Maximize Earnings Potential For Successful Salespersons

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/wellness/safety/house-fire-causes-and-prevention?utm_term=A535F674-1FE5-4DE7-86BF-2B71C40DD9BA&utm_campaign=3BFA9068-DFBC-477B-BC94-C168B9A999F1&nwsltr=navnar&utm_content=661C9B5A-624E-4C4D-9DA5-14FA5521667F Posted by: Byron King on 10/13/22 (This information is only accurate as of 10/13/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/13/22 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: National Fire Prevention Week. SC Cold Weather Coming…Heaters Used After Months of Warm Weather

https://www.nar.realtor/copyright/listing-photo-sample-agreements If you have a license with any copyrights holder, ensure your license includes commercial use. Posted by: Byron King on 10/13/22 (This information is only accurate as of 10/13/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/13/22 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email… Continue Reading NAR Sample Photography Agreements

https://www.nar.realtor/legal/nar-insurance-program/employment-practices-legal-hotline https://www.nar.realtor/legal/best-practices-for-conducting-internal-harassment-investigations https://www.nar.realtor/time-to-update-your-sexual-harassment-policy https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/good-sense-governance/good-sense-governance-harassment https://www.nar.realtor/national-leadership/board-of-directors/meeting-policies-and-procedures/nar-member-code-of-conduct https://www.nar.realtor/aei-legal-update-with-katie-johnson/preventing-sexual-harassment https://www.nar.realtor/videos/preventing-and-addressing-sexual-harassment Posted by: Byron King on 10/13/22 (This information is only accurate as of 10/13/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/13/22 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… Continue Reading NAR on Harassment (CEO and AE management information, HR issues, litigation, law enforcement))

NAR Report Summarized: On October 11, 2022; the Biden Administration's Department of Labor proposed new rules that might be approved and take effect in 2023 that could re-classify many gig workers and independent contractors as employees under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. NAR reports that 87% of the 1.5 million REALTORS® are independent contractors.… Continue Reading NAR Defending Your Rights to be an Independent Contractor

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