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https://www.nar.realtor/national-leadership/presidents-challenge As NAR continues to strengthen its commitment to fair housing in the real estate industry, 2022 President Leslie Rouda Smith is asking that our appointed and elected leaders in the association lead by example by completing the Fair Housing Challenge and the REALTORS® Commitment to Excellence program. Posted by: Byron King on 04/05/22 (This… Continue Reading NAR President’s Professionalism and Fair Housing Challenge!

March 7, 2022 SC Housing is pleased to announce the launch of the SC Homeowner Rescue Program (SC HRP), which will begin accepting applications on March 21, 2022. The purpose of SC HRP is to prevent mortgage delinquencies and defaults, foreclosures, loss of utilities or home energy services, and displacement of homeowners who have experienced… Continue Reading SC Housing’s SC Homeowner Rescue Plan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yeo8aJBRJsU Posted by: Byron King on 04/04/22 (This information is only accurate as of 04/04/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 04/04/22 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 Legal Video – Criminal Background Screening – Risk Management – Fair Housing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqf_WDd-F3Q Posted by: Byron King on 04/04/22 (This information is only accurate as of 04/04/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 04/04/22 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 Advertising and Fair Housing, NAR Legal Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmQ4T_YRmMc https://www.nar.realtor/competition-in-real-estate Posted by: Byron King on 04/04/22 (This information is only accurate as of 04/04/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 04/04/22 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.… Continue Reading NAR Legal Antitrust Video

Earlier this morning (3/28/22) the Biden Administration's Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) Report was released online. You can find the full report here: Action Plan | pave.hud.gov The report reflects several months of work by the PAVE Task Force of 13 federal agencies led by HUD and White House. The Task Force assessed available… Continue Reading Appraising and Lending, White House and US HUD Incorporating Fair Housing Ideals

From the NAR appraisal group... At this time, the PAVE report has not yet been published. Stay tuned for PAVE report highlights. FYI "...many things are taking place, seemingly all at once, in the appraisal world. Here is most everything in one email. We have heard that the PAVE taskforce report will be released Wednesday… Continue Reading Appraisal Update (per the NAR Appraisal Group)

zipenterprise Posted by: Byron King on 03/22/22 (This information is only accurate as of 03/22/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 03/22/22 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 zipForms Helpdesk Contact

Mediation Training If you're keen to visit Chicago for some in-person training, sign up today for this fall's Mediator/Mediation training, taking place on Sept 7, 8, and 9. Space is limited to only 50 attendees, so don’t wait! For more information and to register, visit https://www.nar.realtor/events/mediator-mediation-training. This training is designed to refine your mediation skills.… Continue Reading NAR Mediation School Register Early

DOJ Information on ADA Website Accessibility Good morning! On Friday, March 18, 2022, the Department of Justice published information (click here) on web accessibility and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The DOJ does not provide a regulation setting out detailed standards, but has a new webpage with information about how state and local governments… Continue Reading NAR on USDOJ and Your Website and ADA