Sexual harassment falls under the NAR Code of ethics Standard of Practice 10-5 (sex) too. • Standard of Practice 10-5 REALTORS® must not use harassing speech, hate speech, epithets, or slurs based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. (Adopted and effective November 13, 2020, Amended 1/23) [...]
All members of the National Association of REALTORS® are required to complete at least 2.5 hours of an approved Code of Ethics training within a three-year cycle. The current three-year cycle began January 1, 2022. This REALTOR® membership requirement must be satisfied by December 31, 2024 SCR mediators, SCR professional standards committee members, and SCR [...]
ALERT: Remind your 2023's 6% buyers to file their potential ATI tax-break/exemption/discount filing before January 31st! https://www.screaltors.org/potential-tax-break-for-6-property-owners-investors-file-in-januarys/ Some counties have online filing for ATI before January 31. https://www6.richlandcountysc.gov/AssessorApps/ATIExemption/Home https://www.yorkcountygov.com/DocumentCenter/View/80/ATI-Exemption---6-Real-Property-PDF Posted by: Byron King on 01/04/24 (This information is only accurate as of 01/04/24. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after [...]
https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/law-and-ethics/an-ethical-catch-22 Posted by: Byron King on 01/03/24 (This information is only accurate as of 01/03/24. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 01/03/24 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 [...]
IMMUNITY INSURANCE INDEMNIFICATION The State of South Carolina encourages people to volunteer their time and expertise to serve on association boards (e.g., non profit trade association boards) by providing statutory immunity from being named as a defendant in a lawsuit. NAR, SCR, and local associations want volunteers and provide insurance and indemnification. The SCR legal [...]
https://www.nar.realtor/legal-case-summaries/broker-granted-second-chance-to-show-full-consent-to-dual-agency Posted by: Byron King on 01/02/24 (This information is only accurate as of 01/02/24. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 01/02/24 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 [...]
SCR excerpt from long office policy draft at screaltors.org legal. https://www.screaltors.org/legal/ SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY Social media is a powerful and effective communication and engagement tool and the Company encourages Associates to utilize social media to help raise awareness of the Company’s business in their communities with their consumers. Always be professional and ethical when engaging [...]
Pending Sales in February 2024 Increase from January In February 2024, pending home sales rose 1.6% month over month and decreased 7% year over year. By: Michael Hyman Powered by WPeMatico
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December 2023 SCR legal podcast, guest Todd Beckstrom 2024 NAR Vice Chair Professional Standards Committee discusses 2023 ethics changes and 2024 ethics changes and mediation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtsmmUkBh4Y Lisa Alexander - professional standards - arbitration - how REALTORS® get paid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8oPpvQfS3Y REALTOR® actors in mediation, high production value: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b16LpfWVP1w REALTOR® actors article 12 truth in advertising, high [...]