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Help to Avoid Fixture or Personal Property Fights? SCR530

2023-05-16T14:34:18-05:00May 16th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

Writing in proper descriptions of items that convey into the contract or addenda is one way to help avoid fixture or personal property disputes. SCR310 conveys fixtures. Generalized "fixtures" court test: how affixed, intended use, intent of the parties? Breach of contract lawsuits (SCR310) is a lawsuit for damages/money and your attorney fees (incentivizes settlement). [...]

REALTOR Safety!

2023-05-16T14:29:29-05:00May 16th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

SCR now offers a FOREWARN public database background scan app as part of your membership and your safety protocols. Use FOREWARN on all consumers to prevent fair housing risks. Talk ASAP to your BIC and SCR legal if you have FOREWARN background issues concerns. If you have a suspicious consumer, please consider filing a suspicious [...]

Use Buyer Broker Agreements

2023-05-15T15:33:39-05:00May 15th, 2023|Legal FAQs, NAR|

Written by Katie Johnson, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Member Experience Officer, National Association of REALTORS® Buyer broker agreements are important, full stop. They promote transparency and are crucial for consumer education during this critical purchase. They increase transparency by making clear to buyers how much their agent expects to be paid. They also serve [...]

SC Sup Ct on Beach Zoning

2023-05-03T11:40:38-05:00May 3rd, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.sccourts.org/opinions/HTMLFiles/SC/28151.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 05/03/23 (This information is only accurate as of 05/03/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 05/03/23 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 Supreme Court, Folly Beach

2023-05-03T11:21:06-05:00May 3rd, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.sccourts.org/opinions/HTMLFiles/SC/28148.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 05/03/23 (This information is only accurate as of 05/03/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 05/03/23 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 [...]

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