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The Treasury Department and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recently announced that it will suspend enforcement actions related to compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act at this time. FinCEN nor Treasury will take any action against reporting companies and owners for failure to file any Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reports by March 21, 2025. FinCEN… Continue Reading NAR on CTA FinCEN BOI, no enforcement news 3/21/25, new deadlines coming

We wanted to let you know that, earlier today, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled in NAR's favor by denying Real Estate Exchange's (REX) appeal in the REX v. Zillow et al case. This is an important win that validates our position in this antitrust litigation. REX initially filed suit against… Continue Reading NAR News on Win REX Appeal, Co Mingling

https://www.nar.realtor/washington-report/fincen-update-regarding-a-new-interim-rule-lack-of-enforcement This information is only accurate as of 3/3/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/3/25 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 information is intended only to provide… Continue Reading NAR Washington Report News on CTA, FinCEN, BOI, no fines/penalties USA

https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0038 This information is only accurate as of 3/3/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/3/25 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 information is intended only to provide… Continue Reading FinCEN, US Treasury Weighs In on BOI, CTA, No fines/penalties USA

Some SCR forms FAQs from 2/26/25.... SCR504 is not a mandatory addendum to SCR310 contract. SCR504 is a SCR form that helps when the buyer needs/wants to sell another property prior to buying the subject property. Most of SCR310 addendums/contingencies could be replaced with a proper due diligence section in SCR310 (e.g., long enough length,… Continue Reading Forms FAQs, SCR110, SCR310 due diligence, SCR504, Broker’s lawyer drafted proprietary forms

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6HoSTqjU8M This information is only accurate as of 2/24/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 2/24/25 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 information is intended only to provide… Continue Reading SCR Grievance Committee Video – Sarah Takacs

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1. Forms 2. License Law 3. Ethics, Professionalism Issues 4. Other, Miscellaneous legal topics 5. Disclosure 5. Advertising 6. Due Diligence 7. Compensation 8. State Laws 9. BIC Brokerage Office Management 10. Earnest Money 11. Agency 12. Property Management 12. Settlement Compliance 13. Mediation 14. Clear Cooperation Policy MLS 14. Federal Laws 15. Fair Housing… Continue Reading Top Ten (Fifteen) Hotlines January 2025

https://www.nar.realtor/videos/window-to-the-law/tips-prevent-floorplan-infringement-claims This information is only accurate as of 2/24/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 2/24/25 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 information is intended only to provide… Continue Reading NAR: Win & Tips on Floorplan Sketches versus Copyright, Intellectual Property

Please find the recording here: https://www.nar.realtor/washington-report/real-estate-compliance-webinar-recording. Also, please find the Washington Report here regarding the FinCEN Update:https://www.nar.realtor/washington-report/fincen-beneficial-ownership-information-reporting-rule-back-in-effect. FinCEN also has updates at fincen.gov/boi. This information is only accurate as of 2/24/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 2/24/25 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or… Continue Reading NAR BOI FinCEN Update