Legal FAQs

While this NAR ethics case interpretation focuses on the Confederate flag, the NAR Board of Directors discussed that all sorts of symbols could create ethics and fair housing risks. Because it is generally in the seller's best interests to attract the broadest number of qualified potential buyers, sellers should consider how their free expression rights… Continue Reading Reports of NAR BOD Adopting New Ethics Case Interpretation on Symbols in Listings

https://www.sccourts.org/opinions/HTMLFiles/COA/5856.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 10/28/21 (This information is only accurate as of 10/28/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/28/21 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 Courts On Dock

https://www.scag.gov/media/ylonk02s/02780959.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 10/28/21 (This information is only accurate as of 10/28/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/28/21 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 SCAG Manufured Housing

The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) offers free webinars every week! Tomorrow’s webinar will be “South Carolina Scam Update.” SCDCA’s administrator Carri Grube Lybarker will be going over scam numbers in South Carolina for 2021 and the red flags of how to avoid getting scammed. Please register for Wednesday Webinar: South Carolina Scam… Continue Reading Trick or Treat, Don’t Get Scammed! SCDCA Webinar October 27, 2021

https://www.scag.gov/media/jxdh53so/02714302.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 10/26/21 (This information is only accurate as of 10/26/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/26/21 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 SCAG Brownsfields

https://www.scag.gov/media/3ifmjva0/02795860.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 10/26/21 (This information is only accurate as of 10/26/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/26/21 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 SCAG Millage Increase for Reserve

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