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NAR on Website Demand Letters (ADA, Fair Housing, WCAG)

Michael Crist2021-04-26T13:55:17-05:00April 26th, 2021|Uncategorized|

Almost all REALTORS® have websites. There are some sight-impaired complainants represented by law firms who assert that certain websites that are non-compliant with sight-impaired access technology (e.g., WCAG 2.0) are violating ADA laws and Fair Housing laws. Recommend that your technology staff audits your website for sight-impaired access (e.g., compliance with WCAG 2.0). Please alert… Continue Reading NAR on Website Demand Letters (ADA, Fair Housing, WCAG)

The Greens Are Overtaking Kitchen Design

Michael Crist2021-04-20T03:05:51-05:00April 20th, 2021|NAR|

The Greens Are Overtaking Kitchen Design From cabinets to appliances, green has emerged as a trending color in the kitchen. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design Trends Powered by WPeMatico

For Real Estate Goal Getters: T.A.P. Into Your Value

Michael Crist2021-04-19T22:16:51-05:00April 19th, 2021|NAR|

By Lee Davenport As a scientist at heart in a REALTOR®’s body, I love to research, examine, and discover why things work—or don’t work—especially on behalf of the agents I coach. Furthermore, as a real estate coach and educator for more than a decade, I have discovered a sure-fire way for my sales agents to… Continue Reading For Real Estate Goal Getters: T.A.P. Into Your Value

In strong first-quarter, Coastal areas lead home sales throughout South Carolina

Michael Crist2021-04-19T07:00:50-05:00April 19th, 2021|Press|

In strong first-quarter, Coastal areas lead home sales throughout South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. (April 19, 2021) -- The market in South Carolina remains strong in the first quarter according to South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) March 2021 statewide real estate market data. Median sales price increased from $234,000 to $265,000, a 13% increase compared to this… Continue Reading In strong first-quarter, Coastal areas lead home sales throughout South Carolina

Top TEN Hotlines in March 2021

Michael Crist2021-04-15T16:40:48-05:00April 15th, 2021|Legal FAQs|

Contact the SCR Hotline attorneys at 803-772-5206 Byron Austin TPitts (Tiara also is the Fair Housing Program Director) There were almost 800 hotlines in March (780+) The top TEN Hotlines in March 2021: The first five are the classic top hotline issues: 1. Forms questions 2. License Law questions 3. State Law questions 4. OTHER… Continue Reading Top TEN Hotlines in March 2021

Risk Management: Use Current Forms + Recommend Legal Counsel asap

Michael Crist2021-04-15T13:14:58-05:00April 15th, 2021|Legal FAQs|

SCR forms webinar April 19, 2021! SCR Forms Update Webinar Coming Soon Join SCR Director of Legal & Regulatory Affairs, Austin Smallwood, Esq. as he discusses changes to the SCR 518, 504, 505, 500 and 330 in this webinar on April 19th at 1:00 pm. To register: https://screaltors-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Rx4ZCueLRa6a1z38qCmNhA This webinar will also be live-streamed, recorded… Continue Reading Risk Management: Use Current Forms + Recommend Legal Counsel asap

3 Reasons for Extreme Buyer Demand

Michael Crist2021-04-14T22:12:26-05:00April 14th, 2021|NAR|

By Hazel Emlen One of the hottest topics nationwide right now is real estate! Some of the big questions people are asking out there are: How is our real estate market doing? Is it a good time to sell? To buy? How are the interest rates? If you were to ask any real estate professional… Continue Reading 3 Reasons for Extreme Buyer Demand

Hot Home Trend: Lights That Make a Bold Statement

Michael Crist2021-04-13T03:03:06-05:00April 13th, 2021|NAR|

Hot Home Trend: Lights That Make a Bold Statement Chandeliers are commanding more attention in rooms. View some of the latest styles. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design Trends Powered by WPeMatico

BPO CMA – Always Include in Report to Avoid LLR Appraisers Board Issues

Michael Crist2021-04-12T15:24:48-05:00April 12th, 2021|Legal FAQs|

Magic words to use in all your BPO’s and CMA’s: "This market analysis may not be used for the purposes of obtaining financing in a federally related transaction". THIS IS NOT AN APPRAISAL. I have presented the dollars for this property as PRICE, not VALUE. The SC LLR Appraisers Board has stated that only licensed… Continue Reading BPO CMA – Always Include in Report to Avoid LLR Appraisers Board Issues

Richland County Taking Rental Assistance Applications (April 5)

Michael Crist2021-04-12T13:27:09-05:00April 12th, 2021|Legal FAQs|

Federal Money for rental assistance (e.g., tenants, landlords) available now. 6 large SC counties are administering their federal rental assistance. SC Housing is administering federal rental assistance for the other counties. SCR CEO Nick Kremydas plans to interview the program director at SC Housing on their federal rental assistance program on Friday. http://www.richlandcountysc.gov/ https://www.wistv.com/2021/03/29/richland-co-announces-phone-online-portal-rental-assistance-program/ https://www.wltx.com/article/money/rental-assistance-program-richland-county-south-carolina/101-55c49260-8600-4be9-ae30-205fd4b79a99… Continue Reading Richland County Taking Rental Assistance Applications (April 5)

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