Kitchen Trends to Watch for in 2024
Kitchen Trends to Watch for in 2024 Here’s what’s cooking in the most important space of the home. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design & Architecture, Design Trends, Kitchen & Bath Powered by WPeMatico
2.5 Hours Ethics By December 31, 2024 for All Members
NAR has online free hours and CE hours. https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/governing-documents/code-of-ethics/code-of-ethics-training NAR's Board of Directors approved a change to the Code of Ethics training requirement, extending it from every two years to every three years. This extends the current cycle deadline from March 1, 2022, to Dec. 31, 2024. REALTORS® are required to complete ethics training of [...]
Cindy Creamer is named 2023 South Carolina REALTOR(R) of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Sharon Delia Stone (803) 772-5206 COLUMBIA, S.C. (February 12, 2024) — South Carolina REALTOR® (SCR) member and Hilton Head Realtor® Cindy Creamer has been named the association’s 2023 REALTOR® of the Year. The announcement was made during SCR’s annual Awards Gala and Installation of Officers in December. The South Carolina REALTOR® [...]
NAR Window to the Law on TCPA
Currently, NAR reports that NAR in the process of working on a TCPA update Window to the Law to be released in the near future. In the meantime, here is some practical guidance for members that comes to mind: Brokerages should consider adopting a TCPA/Do-Not-Call Registry policy and train their salespersons and staff on the [...]
License Law Bill
https://www.scstatehouse.gov/query.php?search=DOC&searchtext=4754&category=LEGISLATION&session=125&conid=37998232&result_pos=0&keyval=1254754&numrows=10 Posted by: Byron King on 02/05/24 (This information is only accurate as of 02/05/24. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 02/05/24 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 [...]
Risk Management: Marketing Calls, Texts, Emails, Robocalls, Robotexts, Lead Generation Services
Be careful! Homeowners get upset about getting marketing calls, especially robocalls and that can lead to complaints being filed. Brokerages should have policies and lawyer risk management and brokerage do not call registry for when your agents are told to never call. Ensure your defense trial lawyers look at your agreements with lead generation services [...]
Home Exteriors Try on 2024 Colors of the Year
Home Exteriors Try on 2024 Colors of the Year The trendiest colors of the year may provide the perfect exterior refresh to boost curb appeal. Design & Architecture, Design Trends Powered by WPeMatico
HOA Complaint Report from SC Govt
2024 Homeowners Association Complaint Report Released COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is releasing the 2024 Homeowners Association (HOA) Complaint Report. The Report is a compilation of data from complaints received January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Some of the highlights include: The 2024 report contains information from [...]
SC Pollution Control Act
https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t48c001.php SECTION 48-1-90. Causing or permitting pollution of environment prohibited; remedies. (A)(1) It is unlawful for a person, directly or indirectly, to throw, drain, run, allow to seep, or otherwise discharge into the environment of the State organic or inorganic matter, including sewage, industrial wastes, and other wastes, except in compliance with a permit issued [...]
Top Ten Hotlines December 2023
1. Forms 2. Other 3. Compensation 4. License law 5. Professionalism (ethics, arbitration, complaints, mediation) 6. Due diligence 7. Advertising 8. Broker in Charge BIC and office management 9. Earnest money 10.Agency Thanks to Shantee Albin CSR for the SCR legal hotline. Thanks to Alan Leichtle CFO/COO for the SCR & SCR legal hotline Zoho [...]