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Ethics Violations of Others Will Soon Be Visible to . . . You

By |2018-06-13T13:42:21-05:00June 13th, 2018|NAR|

If a real estate practitioner commits two or more violations of the NAR Code of Ethics in a three-year period, the person’s name will be released by the local association so that you and other professionals in the industry can see who they are. A picture of the violator and a description of what they… Continue Reading Ethics Violations of Others Will Soon Be Visible to . . . You

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NAR Welcomes Wesley Shaw to Advocacy Communications Team

By |2018-06-06T13:44:07-05:00June 6th, 2018|NAR|

Earlier this month, Wesley Shaw was introduced as NAR’s media manager of advocacy issues. Wesley will focus on advancing NAR’s public policy agenda through communications that benefit and inform consumers, Realtors, and government officials from across the country. He will also coordinate with media who cover legislative and regulatory developments that affect the housing industry.… Continue Reading NAR Welcomes Wesley Shaw to Advocacy Communications Team

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Fair Housing – Dramatic Video From NAR

By |2018-05-21T12:14:23-05:00May 21st, 2018|Legal FAQs|

Must watch NAR video on Fair Housing...starts at the 11 minute mark of the NAR meeting video. http://live.blogs.realtor.org/2018/05/16/full-version-of-nar-360-now-available-2/ Federal fair housing act is celebrating the 50th anniversary. On May 16, 2018; SCR members visited the SC congressional delegation to ask for support of HR1447 to include sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes in… Continue Reading Fair Housing – Dramatic Video From NAR

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FEMA Officials, Realtors® Participate in Dialogue on National Flood Insurance Program

By |2018-05-18T11:45:26-05:00May 18th, 2018|NAR|

David Stearrett, director of the Office of the Flood Insurance Advocate at the Federal Emergency Management Administration, led a panel discussion with fellow FEMA staff today at the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. The panel focused on the importance of the National Flood Insurance Program and steps the agency deems necessary to reduce the… Continue Reading FEMA Officials, Realtors® Participate in Dialogue on National Flood Insurance Program

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Leasing/Renting, Fair Housing, Brokerage Policy – Compensation & Areas of Practice

By |2018-05-10T11:51:53-05:00May 10th, 2018|Legal FAQs|

For fair housing risk management purposes, REALTORS® are reminded to always describe the property not the actual/ideal buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants themselves. Describe the real estate. Even when describing real estate, be careful. Even benign sounding terms can result in issues (e.g. walkable/disability, near Baptist Church/religion, great backyard for kids/familial status). Do not describe the… Continue Reading Leasing/Renting, Fair Housing, Brokerage Policy – Compensation & Areas of Practice

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What to expect at next week’s REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo

By |2018-05-08T08:00:53-05:00May 8th, 2018|NAR|

The start of NAR’s annual REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in D.C. is less than a week away. More than 9,000 Realtors®  and guests will arrive in Washington, D.C. starting May 14 to hear from industry experts on the most important issues impacting the real estate industry. If you’re a member of the media and interested in registering, check… Continue Reading What to expect at next week’s REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo

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Two Ways You Can Commit a Fair Housing Violation Without Even Knowing It

By |2018-05-07T13:16:47-05:00May 7th, 2018|NAR|

While the Fair Housing Act’s purpose—barring discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of residential property—may be easy to understand, navigating the many intricacies of the landmark statute can be tricky even for experienced real estate professionals, said experts on the 1968 law who spoke during a recent event in Fairfax, Va. The event served… Continue Reading Two Ways You Can Commit a Fair Housing Violation Without Even Knowing It

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Story Ideas: Creating a Color Scheme for a Whole House

By |2018-05-02T14:15:24-05:00May 2nd, 2018|NAR|

Picking a color for just one room in a home can be difficult, so choosing colors for an entire house can be overwhelming. Figuring out how to coordinate colors in the kitchen with the colors in the living room – not to mention the colors in the bedroom! – requires some effort. Experts recommend when… Continue Reading Story Ideas: Creating a Color Scheme for a Whole House

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Sellers Should Disclose ALL Owners’ Association Fees/charges/arrearages/assessments/etc. When Completing the LLR Seller Disclosure and HOA Addendum

By |2018-04-25T16:25:06-05:00April 25th, 2018|Legal FAQs|

***When using LLR seller disclosure forms, Sellers failing to accurately disclose all the owners association charges to the buyer will expose the sellers to a buyer lawsuit suing the sellers for the buyer's damages (aka the undisclosed owners association charges/fees/assessments/arrearages/etc.) AND THE BUYER'S ATTORNEY FEES (which could dwarf the charges).*** http://www.llr.state.sc.us/POL/REC/RECPDF/Residential%20Property%20Condition%20Disclosure%20Statement%20Addendum.pdf Here is the language… Continue Reading Sellers Should Disclose ALL Owners’ Association Fees/charges/arrearages/assessments/etc. When Completing the LLR Seller Disclosure and HOA Addendum

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Sellers Should Disclose ALL Owners’ Association Fees/charges/arrearages/assessments/etc. When Completing the LLR Seller Disclosure and HOA Addendum

By |2018-04-25T16:19:34-05:00April 25th, 2018|Uncategorized|

***When using LLR seller disclosure forms, Sellers failing to accurately disclose all the owners association charges to the buyer will expose the sellers to a buyer lawsuit suing the sellers for the buyer's damages (aka the undisclosed owners association charges/fees/assessments/arrearages/etc.) AND THE BUYER'S ATTORNEY FEES (which could dwarf the charges).*** http://www.llr.state.sc.us/POL/REC/RECPDF/Residential%20Property%20Condition%20Disclosure%20Statement%20Addendum.pdf Here is the language… Continue Reading Sellers Should Disclose ALL Owners’ Association Fees/charges/arrearages/assessments/etc. When Completing the LLR Seller Disclosure and HOA Addendum

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