Get your 2.5 hours of ethics training completed no later than December 31, 2018. If classes qualify...several providers offer. You can do CE ethics classes. Several providers offer. You can do online ethics classes. NAR offers see below. You can do free online ethics classes. NAR offers see below. See this link: https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/governing-documents/code-of-ethics/code-of-ethics-training Posted by [...]
As you all know, Hurricane Florence is expected to make landfall in the coming days and directly impact the great state of South Carolina during the same time SCR's Annual Conference, Own the Future was scheduled in Myrtle Beach. Unfortunately, the conference is officially canceled and will not be rescheduled due to expected impacts around [...]
Current best practices for listed residence: Recommend sellers obtain legal counsel before using microphones because of potential wiretapping/eavesdropping laws/issues. Considering mentioning in all advertising/communications and even a small posted sign at the listing: "Property subject to surveillance at any time. By entering the Property you consent to surveillance (e.g cameras, microphones, eyes, ears)." That is [...]
***When using LLR seller disclosure forms, Sellers failing to accurately disclose all the owners association charges to the buyer will expose the sellers to a buyer lawsuit suing the sellers for the buyer's damages (aka the undisclosed owners association charges/fees/assessments/arrearages/etc.) AND THE BUYER'S ATTORNEY FEES (which could dwarf the charges).*** http://www.llr.state.sc.us/POL/REC/RECPDF/Residential%20Property%20Condition%20Disclosure%20Statement%20Addendum.pdf Here is the language [...]
REALTOR® Fair Housing Declaration I agree to: · Provide equal professional service without regard to the race, color, religion, gender (sex), disability (handicap), familial status, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity of any prospective client, customer, or of the residents of any community. · Keep informed about fair housing law and practices, improving my [...]
REALTOR® Fair Housing Declaration I agree to: · Provide equal professional service without regard to the race, color, religion, gender (sex), disability (handicap), familial status, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity of any prospective client, customer, or of the residents of any community. · Keep informed about fair housing law and practices, improving my [...]
Careful Using Your Smartphone...Walking! Ohio State University researchers recently reported that in 2010, more than 1,500 people were treated in ERs for injuries caused by trying to use a cellphone and walk at the same time; the researchers also said that number had doubled since 2005. That PLOS study, published earlier this year, also showed [...]
Vacation Rental Act (Summer's Coming) Buyers must honor certain vacation rentals post closing. http://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t27c050.php In most cases, 90 days after deed is recorded. Does not apply to rentals under SC landlord tenant act.
Virginia Classifies Hoarders as a Protected Class (Disability) http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/FairHousing/VFHO%20hoarding%20brochure_for%20housing%20providers.pdf Fire, sanitation, safety, vermin, and health concerns enable landlords and property managers to contact appropriate local law and code enforcement to enforce standards. Because hoarding is a sign of potential mental disorders, issues of concern can be reported to DSS.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Sharon Delia (803) 772-5206 SC REALTORS® to host women in real estate conference COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 7, 2018) -- South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) will host its first women in real estate conference, REAL Women, this Thursday, March 8, 2018 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. The all-day event, which coincides with [...]