November 2019 Existing-Home Sales
November 2019 Existing-Home Sales Housing market activity this November fell 1.7%. November’s sales of existing homes increased 2.7% from November 2018. December 20, 2019By: Michael Hyman Powered by WPeMatico
Housing Affordability Slightly Dips in October 2019
Housing Affordability Slightly Dips in October 2019 At the national level, housing affordability conditions improved in October 2019 compared to last a year ago but slightly fell compared to September.December 19, 2019By: Michael Hyman Powered by WPeMatico
NAR Secondary Membership Quiz
https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/secondary-membership-quiz Posted by: Byron King on 12/19/19 (This information is only accurate as of 12/19/19. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 12/19/19 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)
NAR Legal Opines on Fair Housing Issues: Interpreters/Transportation
The NAR legal department opined to SCR that real estate licensees have no duty under ADA, Fair Housing Laws, and NAR Fair Housing Ethics Article 10 to provide language interpreters in the transaction, nor transportation for mobility-impaired consumers to showings of listings. That being said, the NAR legal team are not SC judges nor SC… Continue Reading NAR Legal Opines on Fair Housing Issues: Interpreters/Transportation
See Something, Say Something
REALTORS® can help law enforcement address human trafficking. If you see something suspicious in neighborhoods or rental properties while practicing real estate, law enforcement requests that you file a report. https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/share-resources?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=fy20dec&utm_term=socialmedia&utm_content=2019-12 Mark Your Calendars – #WearBlueDay is Saturday, January 11th January is dedicated to raising awareness of human trafficking. Blue Campaign's largest awareness event is… Continue Reading See Something, Say Something
December 18, 2019 NAR Webinar on New Ethics Training Requirement
Your ethics requirement goes to 3 year cycles instead of 2 year cycles. Your deadline for 2.5 hours of ethics training is now December 31, 2021 and then every three years afterward. https://realtors.webex.com/mw3300/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&siteurl=realtors&service=6&rnd=0.013140148181062017&main_url=https%3A%2F%2Frealtors.webex.com%2Fec3300%2Feventcenter%2Fevent%2FeventAction.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26%26%26EMK%3D4832534b0000000428573031986815a463060a27f957c1847f874a7a7edb1e54bda522b4a48f38da%26siteurl%3Drealtors%26confViewID%3D147743966972881567%26encryptTicket%3DSDJTSwAAAASl5dsZgkt4AfvojuA2w0uv0Azk9ACkSdVSrG433vdQig2%26 Posted by: Byron King on 12/17/19 (This information is only accurate as of 12/17/19. You must contact SCR for updates and changes… Continue Reading December 18, 2019 NAR Webinar on New Ethics Training Requirement
3 Winter Staging Tips: Coffee Vignettes, Feature Fireplaces, and Softer Colors
3 Winter Staging Tips: Coffee Vignettes, Feature... Warm up your décor with these simple tricks from home staging pro Audra Slinkey.December 16, 2019By: Audra SlinkeyStagingPowered by WPeMatico
Reports on VA Appraisals in Rural Upstate (distance/radon)
NAR provided SCR a VA point of contact on radon and comparable sales issues with VA deals and VA appraisals and VA appraisers. The VA Chief of Construction and Valuation is interested in hearing reports about lenders stating VA has a requirement for geographic proximity of comparable sales so he can correct this "rumor" in… Continue Reading Reports on VA Appraisals in Rural Upstate (distance/radon)
Why You Should Write a Vision Statement and Where to Start
By Rebecca Donatelli December 2019: It’s close to year’s end, the holiday season is upon us (crazy, isn’t it?), and we are in that “frantically planning for the New Year” phase. We all do it—wake up one day at the end of the year “feeling inspired” and write the inevitable New Year’s resolutions list. For… Continue Reading Why You Should Write a Vision Statement and Where to Start
2020: Your Best Year Ever
By Jef Conn As 2019 wraps up and the holiday season begins, don’t forget to think, plan, and write your goals down for 2020. Prepare for it to be your best year ever. Here are five tips to help you along the way while you’re planning your year ahead. 1. Write Down Your Goals. According… Continue Reading 2020: Your Best Year Ever