Real Estate Rental Scams (Scrape Listing and Repost as a Fake Rental) In addition to reporting to the offending website so the scam rental ad can be taken down.... Here are some more solutions: Sign in yard "NOT FOR RENT" to deter drive up renter victims. Yard sign can be in the photograph of front… Continue Reading Rental Scams
Stop Rental Scams! NAR training video: http://www.realtor.org/videos/how-to-protect-your-property-listings-from-rental-scams Posted by : Byron King
REALTOR Safety! http://realtormag.realtor.org/sales-and-marketing/feature/article/2010/09/real-estates-6-most-dangerous-everyday-situations Posted by : Byron King
Changing Brokerages? Know Your REALTOR Ethics on Listing Agreements, Buyer Agency Agreements, and other Brokerage Contractual Agreements: • Standard of Practice 16-20 Realtors®, prior to or after their relationship with their current firm is terminated, shall not induce clients of their current firm to cancel exclusive contractual agreements between the client and that firm. This… Continue Reading Changing Brokerages?
NAR Legal Highlights Video http://www.realtor.org/videos/video-legal-pulse-1q-2014-highlights Posted by : Byron King
What are the Remedies for a Breach of Contract of SCR Standard Foms? Firstly, the SCR standard forms encourage disputants to settle their contract disputes instead of expensive/lengthy/uncertain of outcome litigation/appeals. The SCR standard forms require an attempt at voluntary mediation settlement prior to litigation proceeding. Parties can self settle or mediate a settlement. Lawyers… Continue Reading Remedies for Sellers and Buyers
How Do Judges Interpret Real Estate Contracts? In construing a contract, the primary objective is to ascertain and give effect to the intention of the parties. Contracts should be liberally construed so as to give them effect and carry out the intentions of the parties. The parties' intention, must in the first instance, be derived… Continue Reading Judges Interpreting Contracts
Treating Listings With Respect REALTORS should educate agents and potential buyers about treating listings with respect. REALTORS should educate agents and sellers about listing issues such as securing all valuables, weapons, drugs, identity information, alcohol, and items of sentimental value. When visiting a listing, ensure the property is left secured from easy burglary (windows and… Continue Reading Oh Behave!
HOA Collecting Dog DNA HOA snoop dog DNA to catch owners who do not scoop dog waste. http://www.news4jax.com/news/fight-over-dna-testing-dog-feces-continues/22924154 Posted by : Byron King
Carbon Monoxide Detector Alarms in SC Building Code Now Fossil fueled equipment can increase risk of occupant death from deadly carbon monoxide gas if not venting and operating properly. Some examples of fossil fueled equipment: HVAC, water heater, pool heater, vehicle/generator running in a garage, kitchen stove/oven. http://www.collinsandlacy.com/updated-south-carolina-building-and-fire-codes-include-carbon-monoxide-alarm-requirements-aimed-at-protecting-against-the-silent-killer/ Posted by : Byron King