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Charleston County (Begin April 12): https://www.postandcourier.com/news/charleston-county-prepares-to-distribute-12-4-million-in-rent-utility-assistance/article_b2b32ab8-96f6-11eb-9cd8-6b0bde5bce98.html https://www.postandcourier.com/business/sc-has-346m-to-help-with-overdue-rent-and-utility-bills-heres-how-to-get/article_4d4f45de-9882-11eb-9924-57aac6e55df1.html The article says that Berkeley also providing federal money. Posted by: Byron King on 4/12/21 (This information is only accurate as of 4/12/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 4/12/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email… Continue Reading Rental Assistance Charleston County

In a 2020 LLR SCREC discipline action, the LLR SCREC stated: Specific obligations of a real estate licensee, as well as the grounds for misconduct and disciplinary action, are statutory. A real estate licensee cannot rely on a disclaimer in an MLS listing to be discharged from those statutory provisions. Respondent committed professional misconduct in… Continue Reading LLR Says MLS/Disclaimers Are Not a Defense

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At Home With Diversity® The At Home With Diversity® (AHWD) certification course teaches REALTORS® how to work effectively with diverse populations so they can build business success in today’s multicultural real estate market. All volunteer leaders and committee members have the opportunity to complete the recently revamped At Home With Diversity® certification course on March… Continue Reading NAR At Home with Diversity Course (AHWD) ONLINE COURSE for Designation.

To help minimize the risks that a potential buyer or tenant or even seller/landlord feel they were illegally/unethically fair housing discriminated against, it is best to consider only the terms of the offer/lease/counter rather than considering the person's fair housing protected classifications. Familial Status Race Color National Origin Religion Sexual Orientation Gender Identity Disability/Handicap Sex/Gender… Continue Reading Risk Management – Fair Housing – Deter Researching People on Social Media, Google, etc.

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/0329-Eviction-Moratorium.html As a reminder, the existing order: Applies to virtually all rental housing providers and prohibits action to remove covered renters from their housing during the moratorium period, so long as the renter provides the required documentation to their housing provider. Does not prevent evictions based on the lawful reasons articulated in the order, other… Continue Reading CDC extends Eviction Moratorium 6/30/21

Please complete the NAR Fair Housing Challenge and attend the April 13 SC Fair Housing Conference! https://www.nar.realtor/national-leadership/fair-housing-challenge-stand-up-for-racial-equity Posted by: Byron King on 3/26/21 (This information is only accurate as of 3/26/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/26/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or… Continue Reading NAR Fair Housing Challenge April Deadline!

https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/history/realtor%C2%AE-pledge Posted by: Byron King on 3/23/21 (This information is only accurate as of 3/23/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/23/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

https://llr.sc.gov/re/recpdf/REC%20Fingerprint%20Background%20Check%20FAQ.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 3/22/21 (This information is only accurate as of 3/22/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/22/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program Posted by: Byron King on 3/22/21 (This information is only accurate as of 3/22/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/22/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)