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https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/law-and-ethics/reaching-amicable-agreements Posted by: Byron King on 08/21/23 (This information is only accurate as of 08/21/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/21/23 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… Continue Reading NAR on Ombudsman, Amicable Agreement Solutions!

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/law-and-ethics/law-supersedes-seller-confidentiality-requirement-in-code Posted by: Byron King on 08/21/23 (This information is only accurate as of 08/21/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/21/23 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… Continue Reading NAR on When a Seller Wants to Conceal a Property Defect

https://www.reuters.com/legal/ai-generated-art-cannot-receive-copyrights-us-court-says-2023-08-21/#:~:text=Only%20works%20with%20human%20authors,behalf%20of%20his%20DABUS%20system. Posted by: Byron King on 08/21/23 (This information is only accurate as of 08/21/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/21/23 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… Continue Reading No Ai Copyrights Says Federal Judge

https://www.inman.com/2023/08/18/freedom-mortgage-to-pay-1-75m-to-settle-agent-kickback-scheme/ Posted by: Byron King on 08/21/23 (This information is only accurate as of 08/21/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/21/23 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… Continue Reading $200K, $1.75M fines, RESPA, Feds CFPB, lender-brokerage marketing agreements risky

https://www.thestate.com/news/state/south-carolina/article278274938.html Posted by: Byron King on 08/17/23 (This information is only accurate as of 08/17/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/17/23 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… Continue Reading Pet Cemetery, Can You Bury Animals on Your Property?

Defending Brokerages Against Ransomware Attacks In today's digital age, the real estate industry relies heavily on technology to conduct business operations. Brokerages often handle sensitive financial data and transactions, making them ideal targets for cybercriminals. Ransomware is a form of cyber attack that can paralyze operations, compromise data, and result in significant financial losses. Ransomware… Continue Reading Ransomware! Beware!

https://law.justia.com/cases/north-carolina/court-of-appeals/2023/22-956.html Posted by: Byron King on 08/16/23 (This information is only accurate as of 08/16/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/16/23 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… Continue Reading NC Case – Written Contract Recommending Talk to Lawyer and Indemnify Broker Helps Broker Defendant

Arkansas Alaska Georgia Idaho Maryland Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire North Carolina North Dakota Pennsylvania South Carolina Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Wisconsin Posted by: Byron King on 12/14/23 (This information is only accurate as of 12/14/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 12/15/23 as laws and regulations may change… Continue Reading NAR:  18 states require written buyer agency agreements

https://action.wra.org/2023/04/24/removing-barriers-to-create-more-housing/ Posted by: Byron King on 08/16/23 (This information is only accurate as of 08/16/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/16/23 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… Continue Reading Housing Supply? Commercial Real Estate Conversion to Housing?

https://www.nar.realtor/legal-case-summaries/tenant-granted-judgment-over-landlord-in-burst-pipe-case Posted by: Byron King on 08/16/23 (This information is only accurate as of 08/16/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/16/23 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… Continue Reading Property Management – NAR Case – Burst Pipe