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If you see solar panels on a property during your listing presentation or during a buyer showing, be on high alert, ask questions, get things in writing, call the hotline, and get the parties' attorneys working on the below issues asap. SCR310 requires the seller to convey a vacant property free of encumbrances or liens.… Continue Reading See Solar Panels on Listing Presentation or Showing? Be on Alert!

NC link: https://ncfarmlink.ces.ncsu.edu/heirs-property/ TV segment on SC heirs property. https://peabodyawards.com/award-profile/vice-on-showtime-losing-ground/#:~:text=In%20Losing%20Ground%2C%20VICE's%20Alzo,and%20ethically%20questionable%20legal%20mechanisms. Posted by: Byron King on 08/22/22 (This information is only accurate as of 08/22/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/22/22 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron… Continue Reading Heirs Property

10. Fair housing (ADA, service/support animals)9. How to do due diligence. (SCR lawyers can do training for your office) 8. Do not call laws. (Check your brokerage do not call list and federal do not call list before you call to solicit) 7. Register alternative first name with SCLLR SCREC (aka nickname use) 6. REALTOR®… Continue Reading Top Ten Hotlines July 2022

Summary: LLR suspended a BIC's license and fined and probation as discipline for several complaints from the public regarding: Not executing certain required documents and not providing copies of certain documents. Operating on verbal agreements. Not cooperating with LLR investigations. Making false statements to LLR investigations. Significant and allegedly suspicious handling of large amounts of… Continue Reading LLR

SCR LLR https://llr.sc.gov/re/complaint.aspx#:~:text=A%20complaint%20against%20a%20licensee,uploaded%20along%20with%20the%20complaint. https://screaltors.org/fileacomplaint/ Posted by: Byron King on 08/17/22 (This information is only accurate as of 08/17/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/17/22 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… Continue Reading How to File SCR LLR Complaints

Beware strange phone calls, emails, texts, etc. Keep your brokerage, team, association, and law enforcement in the know about strange or creepy phone calls. Use good judgment about meeting and working with callers who make strange statements on the call (e.g., what are you wearing, are you at home, meet me alone at a listing,… Continue Reading REALTOR(R) Safety: Creep Phone Calls