https://www.realtor.com/advice/sell/open-house-horror-stories/ Posted by: Byron King on 10/25/21 (This information is only accurate as of 10/25/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/25/21 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 REALTOR.COM Open House Horror Stories
Whenever you see solar panels (e.g., during the listing presentation, while looking at advertising/MLS photos, during a showing), always be on high alert and quickly have serious documented communications with your seller or buyer. Sellers - Real estate licensees inquire if the solar panels are owned, leased, or financed. Request the seller gather all documents… Continue Reading Solar Panels – Be On High Alert!
Typical Home Security/Surveillance (e.g. Cameras, Microphones) - Assume Surveillance Always In today's society, cameras and microphones can be so small and concealed and located in many areas, so that anyone may be surveilling or recording you and your clients at any time. Prospective clients may be recording you while you meet with them at any… Continue Reading Surveillance, Security Systems, Cameras, Microphones
DOJ settles sexual harassment suit against Arkansas Housing Authority The White River Regional Housing Authority in Melbourne, Ark., has agreed to pay $70,000 to resolve a lawsuit alleging a former employee violated the Fair Housing Act by sexually harassing an applicant who sought a Housing Choice Voucher. Posted by: Byron King on 10/19/21 (This information… Continue Reading DOJ Settles Sexual Harassment/Fair Housing Lawsuit
#3 OTHER: 5. How get a listing back on the market after a failed deal - release/mediation/legal 4. Litigation - recommend the party hires a law firm asap 3. Tax - recommend the party obtains tax legal/accounting expert counsel asap 2. Probate/estate issues - recommend the PR obtains legal counsel asap 1. Subagency aka two… Continue Reading TOP FIVE “OTHER” HOTLINES IN SEPTEMBER 2021
10. Due Diligence 9. Earnest Money 8. Compensation 7. Agency 6. Disclosure 5. Professional Standards/Professionalism/Ethics 4. License Law 3. Other 2. Forms 1. State Law Posted by: Byron King on 10/14/21 (This information is only accurate as of 10/14/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/14/21 as laws and… Continue Reading TOP TEN HOTLINES SEPTEMBER
https://www.sccourts.org/opinions/HTMLFiles/SC/28031.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 10/02/21 (This information is only accurate as of 10/02/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/02/21 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 Supreme Court on Kiawah Island Sam’s Spit
https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2021/10/04/court-says-sending-email-can-create-binding-contract?AdobeAnalytics=ed_rid%3D56072%26om_mid%3D5385%7CRealtorMagNews_2021_10_04%26om_nytpe%3DREALTOR%20MAG%20NEWS Posted by: Byron King on 10/01/21 (This information is only accurate as of 10/01/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/01/21 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 REALTOR(R) Mag: Email is a Contract…Maybe, so Be Careful!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce%27s_Beach Posted by: Byron King on 10/01/21 (This information is only accurate as of 10/01/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/01/21 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 Fair Housing News: California Returns Beach Lots to Descendants 100 years After Racially Motivated Eminent Domain Taking
https://www.floodsmart.gov/flood-insurance/requirements The SC based flood insurance expert who has worked with many including SCR and NAR: Lisa Sharrard, CFM ANFI, CPM Agent/Owner Choice Flood Insurance LLC PO Box 290666 Columbia SC 29229 Office: (803) 865-4297 Mobile: (803)730-8626 Carolina Flood Solutions LLC dba as U.S. Flood Solutions LLC PO Box 290665 Columbia SC 29229www.simplyflood.com Posted by:… Continue Reading Flood Insurance – Obtain&Maintain, Obtain FEMA $, Maintain NFIP Insurance, Or ELSE!