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Got a Website? Register DMCA with Copyright Office.

2023-09-21T08:42:59-05:00September 21st, 2023|Legal FAQs|

To manage copyright infringement lawsuits against you and your website, register a DMCA agent asap. The copyright holder must send a proper "take down" notice to the DMCA agent registered with US Copyright Office or their copyright infringement lawsuit is limited. https://www.copyright.gov/dmca-directory/ Posted by: Byron King on 09/21/23 (This information is only accurate as of [...]

August 2023 Top Ten Legal Hotlines

2023-09-19T11:45:22-05:00September 19th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

Bonus #11. Agency and Property Management (tie) 10. Compensation issues. 9. Earnest money. 8. Professionalism, Ethics, Arbitration, and Mediation. 7. Disclosure. 6. Due diligence. 5. License law. 4. Advertising. 3. Other. 2. Forms. 1. State laws. Posted by: Byron King on 09/19/23 (This information is only accurate as of 09/19/23. You must contact SCR for [...]

NAR Safety Toolkit, September is Safety Month

2023-09-14T13:14:41-05:00September 14th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

Toolkit: 30 Days to Safer Work Practices Share NAR’s 30-Day Safety Month Plan with your members so they have personal protection tips at the ready when meeting strangers in the field. Download the toolkit, which includes a 30-day calendar with resources, an email template you can use to spread the word, a safety program flyer [...]

Example: Email Text Footers

2023-09-12T09:12:10-05:00September 12th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

"Emails sent or received by this real estate licensee shall not constitute any offer or acceptance of contract terms by this real estate licensee and do not bind my Principal(s) unless my electronic communication includes one or more of the following: (1) the necessary Party(ies) electronic signature or (2) electronic reproduction of the Party(ies) "wet [...]

AI for RE

2023-09-05T14:08:36-05:00September 5th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.inman.com/2023/08/31/5-ai-tools-agents-swear-by-in-todays-market/ Posted by: Byron King on 09/05/23 (This information is only accurate as of 09/05/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 09/05/23 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 [...]

September Safety Month, NAR on Safety and Teams

2023-09-05T13:40:32-05:00September 5th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/wellness/safety/are-you-safer-working-on-a-team?utm_term=A535F674-1FE5-4DE7-86BF-2B71C40DD9BA&utm_campaign=3BFA9068-DFBC-477B-BC94-C168B9A999F1&nwsltr=navnar&utm_content=62CDCE52-56E9-43AF-B01B-50B528B99FA5 Posted by: Byron King on 09/05/23 (This information is only accurate as of 09/05/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 09/05/23 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 [...]

SC Ct Appeals – Mechanic Lien

2023-09-05T13:01:29-05:00September 5th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.sccourts.org/opinions/HTMLFiles/COA/6022.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 09/05/23 (This information is only accurate as of 09/05/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 09/05/23 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 [...]

New for HOAs, Article

2023-09-05T11:29:45-05:00September 5th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

Memo by the Taylor English firm on the application of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) to HOAs. Their conclusion is that HOAs which file their taxes under IRC Sec. 528 (as most do) are not exempt from the CTA and must submit the required information. (Organizations that file under IRC Sec. 501(c) are exempt from [...]

August 2023 SCR Legal Podcast (Harassment, Hotline Top Ten, New Forms, Safety Month September, Savannah)

2023-08-29T15:54:14-05:00August 29th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bny5GcTw0tw Posted by: Byron King on 08/29/23 (This information is only accurate as of 08/29/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/29/23 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 [...]

September is Safety Month

2023-08-29T15:06:30-05:00August 29th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

Good time to review Safety Procedures! SCR legal team is available for safety training via Zoom or travel to your board or brokerage. Local law enforcement often will provide safety training. Your mobile phone is a vital part of your safety procedures, from Forewarn app to being charged and calling 911, law enforcement says that [...]

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