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EPA provides this EPA supplemental addendum to all previous lead pamphlets before 2026 (e.g., use today until the pamphlet is updated in all the forms libraries): https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2026-02/protectyourfamily_pamphletsupplement_2026_0.pdf EPA 2026 Pamphlet: https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2026-02/protectyourfamily_pamphlet_2026_3.pdf EPA disclosure forms 2026: Sample Seller’s Disclosure of Information in English (PDF) and in Spanish (PDF). Sample Lessor's Disclosure of Information in English (PDF)… Continue Reading EPA Lead Hazards Documents News

Sample Seller’s Disclosure of Information in English (PDF) and in Spanish (PDF). Sample Lessor's Disclosure of Information in English (PDF) and in Spanish (PDF). https://screaltors.org/wp-content/uploads/Forms/315.pdf https://screaltors.org/wp-content/uploads/Forms/415.pdf Best practice is to have everyone properly executing one SCR315 for sales (or SCR415 for rentals) or at a minimum have these forms in your files as counterparts. When… Continue Reading 2026 EPA updates to SCR315 (lead disclosure sales) and SCR415 (lead disclosure rentals)

https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2026-02/protectyourfamily_pamphletsupplement_2026_0.pdf Use with SCR316 which is used alongside SCR315. https://screaltors.org/wp-content/uploads/Forms/316.pdf https://screaltors.org/wp-content/uploads/Forms/315.pdf When using SCR315 strive to get everyone on one SCR315 or at a minimum everyone on counterparts SCR315's. Buyer agents can email the listing agent to remind them of their duties when concerned about the SCR315 requirements for alerting the seller who is paying… Continue Reading 2026 EPA lead hazard pamphlet supplement

Duration: 00:03:07 Shareable link: https://screaltors-org.zoom.us/rec/share/szCi9ibqx4EvGPjyP5J5OKEqIWfsSrtmkbxVxJgpOlseB4_J7qkNf_3EqiHjNBhI.lHrdN2n445TOG9n6 Passcode: &nw^9gT4 Posted by: Byron King on 4/2/26 (This information is only accurate as of 4/2/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 4/2/26, 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… Continue Reading SCR600 update video

NAR legal win: Judge dismisses antitrust case A district court in Michigan on Tuesday ruled in favor of the National Association of REALTORS® in a class action lawsuit regarding association membership and MLS access. The August 2024 case was brought by three real estate professionals—Douglas Hardy, Glenn Champion and Dylan Tent—operating in southeastern Michigan. Full… Continue Reading NAR: Legal Win (3 level agreement)

A motion was made, seconded and approved: The Committee authorizes SCR legal staff to delete the forms listed here due to lack of downloads and use: ● Form 120 Broker to Broker Compensation Agreement ● Form 320 Assumption of Mortgage ● Form 335 New Construction Contract ● Form 413 Bedbug Addendum ● Form 420 Inspection… Continue Reading 3/19/26 EC Prunes Seldom Used Forms

Unmarried co-owners buyers may have legal disputes over their arrangement in the future for a variety of reasons (e.g., romantic changes, non-romantic job/life changes, death/incapacity, moves, diverging future goals/plans, money issues). Consider recommending these types of parties immediately hire a SC lawyer to draft a co-ownership, partnership agreement, or if owned as an entity, similar… Continue Reading Unmarried Co-Owners, Recommend Legal Agreements Upfront

FinCEN is on Court Hold Again The FinCEN Residential Real Estate Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Rule has been put on court hold again due to ongoing legal challenges regarding the costs, efforts, and privacy issues affecting the private sector. On March 19, 2026, a federal district court in Texas vacated the rule, finding that the Financial… Continue Reading FInCEN on Hold, Again

https://www.postandcourier.com/business/real_estate/johns-island-homes-eastwood-lawsuit-contract/article_e6a9e363-5dd1-48d6-810d-676a4c98b4ec.html Posted by: Byron King on 3/24/26 (This information is only accurate as of 3/24/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/24/26, 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: Builder

Here are some videos on the 3/9/26 SCR forms updates that might be helpful. Here are the two broadcast town halls on the forms updates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izjfKltWHkI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgpzOK7sRMI Here are the three SCR forms Walkthrough videos broadcast as of today: SCR120 Compensation Agreement [Seller/FSBO to Buyer Broker] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIuJ_Fkhyog SCR220 Exclusive Right to Sell Listing Agency Agreement… Continue Reading SCR Forms 3/9/26 Update Videos (Town Halls x2, SCR 120, 130, 220)