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Brokerage BIC continuity. None of us will be around forever. Plan now. The hotline sometimes hears of the BIC/brokerage dying, retiring, merging, being acquired, dissolving, languishing, AWOL/MIA, incarcerated, incommunicado, mental/physical health issues, crime victim, incapacitated, seized, locked down, casualty, ransomwared, etc. A few years ago, lawyers were required to create a succession plan for themselves.… Continue Reading Brokerage BIC Continuity: BIC Dying, Retiring, AWOL/MIA, Incarcerated, Incommunicado, Physical/Mental Health Issues, Victim

https://www.housingwire.com/articles/real-estate-broker-fees-consumer-agents-disclosures-transparency/ https://www.nwmls.com/nwmls-to-further-enhance-transparency-for-consumers-by-facilitating-the-disclosure-of-referral-fees/ Call the hotline if you are doing referrals! This information is only accurate as of 7/31/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 7/31/25 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… Continue Reading Referral fees! NWMLS, North West MLS Disclosure Form, SCR600, RESPA

EPA is inspecting lead hazard documentation and compliance in the Upstate of South Carolina. Listing brokers and cooperating brokerages should exchange copies of the lead disclosure forms SCR315 properly completed and signed or face EPA heavy fines if you lack the other parties' signatures. Property managers who direct work on real estate should get their… Continue Reading EPA Inspections, Lead Hazards, Upstate

NAR Trademark REALTOR® Chloe Hecht, Esq, provided some helpful hints with the trademark. NAR has hired a new brand manager attorney, Leslie Nettleford-Freeman, who will onboard in August 2025. NAR trademark hotline for your marketing: Trademark@nar.realtor Free NAR service. Get NAR approval of your marketing using the NAR trademark. Otherwise, NAR trademark enforcement might email… Continue Reading NAR Trademark Rules, NAR Atty Chloe Hecht, Helpful Hints

With agent safety always a priority, I wanted to share with you the next set of FOREWARN trainings to help agents get the most out of the app. The next FOREWARN trainings are August 6 at 10 a.m. EST and August 20 at 2 p.m. EST. Join us as we demonstrate how to best utilize… Continue Reading Forewarn Training Aug 6 and Aug 20

https://www.realestatenews.com/2025/07/23/nar-prevails-in-texas-mandatory-membership-case This information is only accurate as of 7/31/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 7/31/25 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 Legal Win in Texas On Membership, MLS

NAR legal recently provided an easy-to-remember NAR trademark "REALTOR®" hack with: web domains instagram handles & similar uses with the "@" symbol. Always put your name in the middle between the NAR trademark and the descriptor! You can use the NAR trademark "REALTOR®" with your name and a descriptor. But, the NAR trademark "REALTOR®" must… Continue Reading Proper NAR Trademark Hack from NAR Legal’s Chloe Hecht, Your Name in the Middle!

https://www.inman.com/2025/07/30/costar-sues-zillow-for-systematic-copyright-infringement/ Photographs: Comply with Copyright Laws or Risk Lawsuits This information is only accurate as of 7/30/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 7/30/25 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… Continue Reading Photographs: Comply with Copyright Laws or Risk Lawsuits

https://www.wltx.com/article/news/local/city-of-columbia-ordered-to-pay-over-5-million-former-car-wash-owner/101-bc239b46-70ba-47c4-9555-405e374844c1 This information is only accurate as of 7/30/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 7/30/25 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 Flood Wall Case, Constan Carwash

Always Timely Respond to Offers (and probably counteroffers which are legally offers) in one of 3 Ways, SCR314 offer rejection form LLR SCREC: 1. Counteroffer their offer. This is likely the most common way to timely or 2. Acceptance of their offer. Best wishes on a successful deal and closing! or 3. Rejection or Expiration:… Continue Reading Always Timely Respond to Offers in one of 3 Ways, SCR314 offer rejection form LLR SCREC