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Sellers should obtain legal counsel on surveillance. Microphones are a risk. Laws against eavesdropping, wiretapping... Cameras in areas with no expectation of privacy are less risk than microphones. A 67-year-old operator of two Airbnb’s in Aiken County was arrested Wednesday by State Law Enforcement Division agents on a voyeurism charge. Three lawsuits filed earlier against… Continue Reading Surveillance: No Cameras Where Expectation of Privacy

In May 2021; nationally known flood insurance consultant Lisa Sharrard recommends that all property owners consider buying some amount of flood insurance to be in effect before Flood Insurance 2.0 goes into effect October 1, 2021 in order to be in a position to decide which pricing system works best for them going forward (e.g.,… Continue Reading Flood Insurance Risk Rating 2.0

Apply now for rental, utility assistance through SC Stay Plus May 5, 2021 Thank you for your interest in the SC Stay Plus program, a rental and utility assistance program from SC Housing for those financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and facing eviction or housing instability. Eligible applicants may receive up to 12 months… Continue Reading SC RENTAL ASSISTANCE JUST OPENED FOR APPLICATION!

Be careful online! Ensure compliance with and beware: Fair Housing NAR ethics banning hate, harassing, epithets, slurs speech. Libel/slander Illegal activity Antitrust Unreliable information, incorrect information Virus, Malware, Scams, Wire Fraud Posted by: Byron King on 5/04/21 (This information is only accurate as of 5/04/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this… Continue Reading Operating Online

Rough Draft Escalation Clause/Escalator Clause LAWYER DRAFTED ESCALATOR/ESCALATION CLAUSES ARE NOT ILLEGAL IN SOUTH CAROLINA. REAL ESTATE LICENSEES WITHOUT A LAW LICENSE SHOULD NEVER CREATE PHRASES OR SENTENCES OR SENTENCE FRAGMENTS IN LEGAL CONTRACTS WITHOUT LAWYER OVERSIGHT. CALL THE HOTLINE 803-772-5206 if you need attorney language. SCR STANDARD FORMS ARE DRAFTED UNDER LAWYER SUPERVISION ALONGSIDE… Continue Reading Escalation/Escalator Clauses are Not Illegal Per Se

SCR encourages BICs and their associated licensees to get their written separation agreements in place before separation occurs and while relationships are on good terms. Manage separation expectations in written legal agreements. Everyone will eventually separate. Agents move brokerages, brokerages merge/dissolve, business gets good, business declines, people retire, people change careers, life happens, people get… Continue Reading BICs and Associated Licensees: Get Written Agreements Now on Future Separation

Stay tuned for more info from SCR ASAP on this great news! https://www.nexsenpruet.com/insights/at-long-last-south-carolina-passes-covid-19-liability-immunity Posted by: Byron King on 4/28/21 (This information is only accurate as of 4/28/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 4/28/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

Federal Money for rental assistance (e.g., tenants, landlords) available now. 6 large SC counties are administering their federal rental assistance. SC Housing is administering federal rental assistance for the other counties. SCR CEO Nick Kremydas plans to interview the program director at SC Housing on their federal rental assistance program on Friday. http://www.richlandcountysc.gov/ https://www.wistv.com/2021/03/29/richland-co-announces-phone-online-portal-rental-assistance-program/ https://www.wltx.com/article/money/rental-assistance-program-richland-county-south-carolina/101-55c49260-8600-4be9-ae30-205fd4b79a99… Continue Reading Richland County Taking Rental Assistance Applications (April 5)

Comply with DO NOT CALL: https://www.nar.realtor/window-to-the-law/comply-with-the-do-not-call-registry https://www.donotcall.gov/ https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2021/04/07/supreme-court-offers-clarity-on-cell-phones-and-marketing?AdobeAnalytics=ed_rid%3D57763%26om_mid%3D4356%7CRealtorMagNews_2021_04_07%26om_nytpe%3DREALTOR%20MAG%20NEWS Posted by: Byron King on 4/12/21 (This information is only accurate as of 4/12/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 4/12/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)