by Byron King REALTORS® must always operate in compliance with Fair Housing Laws and the NAR Code of Ethics on Fair Housing and ADA and other laws/ethics. There are consumers who are visually impaired and REALTORS® must not deny equal professional services on the basis of visual impairment disability/handicap and must comply with ADA. Visual [...]
By: Byron King Case #16-13: Dealings Initiated by Another Broker’s Client REALTOR® A, a residential broker, had recently listed a home. REALTOR® A’s marketing campaign included open houses on several consecutive weekends. One Sunday afternoon Buyer B came to the open house. REALTOR® A introduced herself to Buyer B and asked whether Buyer B was [...]
This NAR course typically costs money and requires travel to a NAR meeting to attend this training. So, this online free training is a great opportunity to learn about REALTOR® professional standards. Register for PS Administrator Training July 21, 22Good morning! Given numerous request, the National Association is offering: FREE - Virtual Professional Standards Administration [...]
https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article243662047.html Rental Assistance Programs: Aiken/Barnwell Counties Community Action Agency Serving clients in Aiken, Barnwell and Lexington counties. (803) 648-6836 Christian Assistance Bridge Serving clients in these zip codes: 29016, 29130, 29229, 29045. (803) 786-1903 The Cooperative Ministry Serving clients in Richland County. (803) 799-3853 Salvation Army of Columbia Serving clients in Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry and [...]
Home Sweet Pool! Summer is here and perhaps due to the pandemic and working at home this year, the hotline is getting many more swimming pool calls. Use SCR310 DUE DILIGENCE because the buyer can inspect and either negotiate pool repairs or terminate by paying the seller the due diligence termination fee in a timely [...]
Summer is here and perhaps due to the pandemic and working at home this year, the hotline is getting many more swimming pool calls. Use SCR310 DUE DILIGENCE because the buyer can inspect and either negotiate pool repairs or terminate by paying the seller the due diligence termination fee in a timely and proper manner. [...]
Case #10-5: Use of “Choose Your Neighbor” Form Letters as Part of a Marketing Campaign The ABC Association of REALTORS® received a complaint from a local fair housing group alleging that REALTOR® A was using discriminatory marketing techniques, in violation of Article 10 of the Code of Ethics, as the listing broker for a property [...]
https://llr.sc.gov/re/realnews.aspx Posted by: Byron King on 06/17/20 (This information is only accurate as of 06/17/20. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 06/17/20 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email Byron)
https://llr.sc.gov/re/finalorders.aspx Posted by: Byron King on 06/17/20 (This information is only accurate as of 06/17/20. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 06/17/20 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email Byron)
Some jurisdictions have indicated that COVID-19 likely could be considered a disability/handicap (protected class per fair housing). Note that the REALTOR® code of ethics on FAIR HOUSING goes further than statutory USA law and SC law on fair housing by adding sexual orientation and gender identity in service and employment protected classes. Yesterday, the US [...]