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The South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SCREC) issued a new guidance letter this week addressing how to handle trust funds held by an outside party (like an attorney or escrow agent) rather than the brokerage. Here is a quick overview: The Legal Requirement: Per S.C. Code §40-57-136(H), licensees are legally responsible for ensuring that trust… Continue Reading LLR SCREC Alert: Guidance Letter, Documenting Earnest Money at Lawyer’s Trust Account

Predator Management Workshop December 9-10, 2025- & -Coyote Management WorkshopDecember 16-17, 2025*** Both workshops have space still remaining *** The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), in conjunction with the South Carolina Trappers Association, is hosting two workshops in December at the Webb Wildlife Center, located in Hampton County. See Upcoming workshops for more… Continue Reading SC DNR Predator, Coyote, Management – Land, Forestry, Management

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sharon Delia Stone Aiken Association of REALTORS® Tabatha Amodio awarded SC REALTORS® James R. Peters AE Award of Excellence COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 7, 2025) -- South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) has awarded Tabatha Amodio, Association Executive of the Aiken Association of REALTORS®, with its James R. Peters Association Executive Award of Excellence.… Continue Reading Aiken Association of REALTORS® Tabatha Amodio awarded SC REALTORS® James R. Peters AE Award of Excellence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sharon Stone Realtor® Jolene Selwa wins South Carolina REALTORS® highest community service award COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 6, 2025)-- South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) has awarded Myrtle Beach Realtor® Jolene Selwa with its coveted C. Dan Joyner Good Neighbor Award. The honor was presented during the association’s legal conference, REALTOR® MANIA, at Wild… Continue Reading Myrtle Beach Realtor® Jolene Selwa wins South Carolina REALTORS® highest community service award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sharon Stone Rock Hill Realtor® John Rinehart receives SC REALTORS® Distinguished Service Award COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 6, 2025) -- South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) has awarded its Distinguished Service Award to Realtor® John Rinehart, Broker/Owner of Rinehart Realty. The award was given during the association’s legal conference, REALTOR® MANIA, at Wild Dunes… Continue Reading Rock Hill Realtor® John Rinehart receives SC REALTORS® Distinguished Service Award

The deadline to apply to join NAR's 2026 committees is coming up fast, and we're asking for your help to spread the word! Be sure to not only submit your applications to the 2026 Committee Application Portal, but also encourage your network to apply before May 15, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT. Know someone who would… Continue Reading 2026 NAR Committee Signup is due before Noon 5/15/25

https://www.nar.realtor/the-facts/consumer-guide-homeowners-associations NOTE: Consumer guides do not constitute any change in NAR policy. Real estate professionals must ensure they market properties consistent with relevant MLS rules and educate sellers on the choices available.

https://www.nar.realtor/the-facts/consumer-guide-homeowners-associations NOTE: Consumer guides do not constitute any change in NAR policy. Real estate professionals must ensure they market properties consistent with relevant MLS rules and educate sellers on the choices available.

Educating consumers on multiple listing services What are multiple listing services (MLSs) and what value do they bring to the home buying or selling process? NAR has created a dedicated resource to educate home buyers and sellers on these important tools. Download and share the resourcedirectly with prospective clients.