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AGENDA
South Carolina Real Estate Commission Meeting
Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. in Upstate Conference Room
110 Centerview Dr., Kingstree Building, Columbia, SC 29210
Members of the public who wish to observe may do so by live streaming at: https://llr.sc.gov/re/videos.aspx
Call to Order – Public notice of this meeting was properly posted at the S.C. Real Estate Commission
office, Synergy Business Park, Kingstree Building, and on the Commission website and provided to all
requesting persons, organizations, and news media in compliance with Section 30-4-80 of the South
Carolina Freedom of Information Act.
1. Invocation
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Introduction of Commissioners and Staff
4. Approval of Excused Absences
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Commission Purpose & Chairman’s Remarks
The purpose of the Real Estate Commission is to regulate the real estate industry so as to protect the
public’s interest when involved in real estate transactions. The Commission also investigates
complaints and conducts application and disciplinary hearings in accordance with State statutes and
regulations.
7. Commissioner Member Information Refresher- Executive Session
8. Staff Reports
a. Office of Investigations and Enforcement (OIE) Report – Wattie Wharton, Lead Investigator
b. Investigative Review Conference (IRC) Report – Wattie Wharton, Lead Investigator
c. Inspection Report – April Howe, Chief Inspector
d. Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) Report – Shannon Davis, Esq.
e. Executive Report – Erica Wade
9. Old Business
a. Inspection forms/Processes – Meredith Buttler and David Burnett
b. Clarification of Fiscal Responsibilities – Meredith Buttler and David Burnett
c. Update to Wholesaling Guidance Document- John Rinehart
d. Review and Approval “Explanation of Listing Options for Residential Sellers” Form- Erica
Wade and Brandy Duncan
e. Open Houses Hosted by Licensees Supervised by Different BICs within the Same Brokerage
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Guidance Document Discussion and Approval – Brandy Duncan
10. New Business
a. Clarification of SC Code Ann. §40-57-50 – Brandy Duncan and David Burnett
b. Required Language for SC Real Estate Contracts and Agreements- Brandy Duncan and Erica
Wade
c. Discussion of Acceptable Documents to Demonstrate Proof of Ownership – David Burnett
d. Travel Approval- 2026 ARELLO Leadership Symposium, January 11-13, 2025 in Biloxi,
Mississippi- Erica Wade
e. Travel Approval- 2026 ARELLO Legal Exchange, March 8-11, 2026 in Isle of Palms, SC- Erica
Wade
f. Travel Approval- 2026 ARELLO Mid-Year Conference, April 14-16, 2026 in Louisville, KY-
Erica Wade
g. Change of 2026 Meeting Dates- Erica Wade
h. Approval for ARELLO Commissioner College Training Classes – John Rinehart
11. Public Comments
12. Adjournment
This information is only accurate as of 11/20/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 11/20/25 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 general information and may not be relied upon as specific legal guidance. Legal counsel should always be consulted before acting in reliance on this information.