Legal FAQs

https://magazine.realtor/live/article/2021/11/so-you-received-an-ethics-complaint-now-what?AdobeAnalytics=ed_rid%3D56072%26om_mid%3D5816%7CRealtorMagTips_2021_12_07_Agents%26om_ntype%3DREALTOR%20MAG%20TIPS Or...watch the SCR lawyers explain the top ten ways to avoid receiving an ethics complaint! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSKGoM7OF2Y Posted by: Byron King on 12/07/21 (This information is only accurate as of 12/07/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 12/07/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or… Continue Reading What to Do if You Receive an Ethics Complaint on You!

At both the NAR Board of Directors meetings in 2021, NAR has published several new case interpretations on Article 10 (aka the fair housing and no hate speech/symbols article). NAR Article 10 Case Interpretations #6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 are from 2021 and explain how the new additional language to Article 10 was… Continue Reading NAR: Fair Housing, Hate Speech Case Interpretations (Article 10: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)

https://www.inman.com/2021/12/02/is-the-bible-hate-speech-nar-hate-speech-provision-faces-first-big-test-in-missoula/ Posted by: Byron King on 12/02/21 (This information is only accurate as of 12/02/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 12/02/21 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 Montana REALTORS – hate speech v. religious belief

Oregon's government requires seller's agents to reject any buyer love letters and photos starting in 2022. However, Oregon buyers in 2022 intent on sending love letters to sellers could still send communications directly to the sellers and bypass the seller's agent. https://www.natlawreview.com/article/oregon-bans-home-buyers-love-letters-to-sellers In order to help a seller avoid selecting a buyer based on the… Continue Reading Love Letters, Fair Housing – Oregon First Amendment Issue?

That Standard of Practice 12-1 be amended as follows, (underscoring indicates additions, strikeouts indicate deletions): Unless they are receiving no compensation from any source for their time and services, REALTORS® may use the term “free” and similar terms in their advertising and in other representations only if they clearly and conspicuously disclose: 1) by whom… Continue Reading NAR BOD Updated SOP 12-1

https://www.nar.realtor/legal-case-summaries/broker-not-liable-for-injuries-0 Posted by: Byron King on 11/23/21 (This information is only accurate as of 11/23/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 11/23/21 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 NAR Case Summaries – Injured on a Showing (other state)

https://www.scag.gov/media/3ifmjva0/02795860.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 11/23/21 (This information is only accurate as of 11/23/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 11/23/21 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 AG on Property Tax Millage Increases (Act 388, Road Reserve)

https://www.scag.gov/media/fddl4ton/02816114.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 11/23/21 (This information is only accurate as of 11/23/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 11/23/21 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 AG on Non-Profit (e.g., HOA) Using Online Meetings

https://www.sccourts.org/opinions/HTMLFiles/COA/5870.pdf SCR Youtube channel on archaeological resources and real estate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5MfsgwTCUQ Posted by: Byron King on 11/23/21 (This information is only accurate as of 11/23/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 11/23/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email… Continue Reading SC Ct of Appeals on Disturbing Archaeological Resources on Land

Top Ten Hotlines October 2021 10. Capital Gains tax issues 9. Broker versus Broker disputes 8. Closing issues 7. HOA issues 6. Hire legal counsel recommendation to pursue enforceable legal remedies (money) to legal disputes unresolved by self settlement or mediator assisted self settlement REALTORS® sometimes get upset when the hotline recommends the parties obtain… Continue Reading Top Ten Hotlines October 2021