https://www.nar.realtor/window-to-the-law/creating-diversity-equity-inclusion-policy 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)
Case #16-8: Unauthorized Use of Information Received from Listing Broker for the Purpose of Creating a Referral to a Third Broker or for Creating a Buyer Relationship REALTOR® A entered a listing with the Association MLS. In the “Remarks” portion of the listing, it was noted that the seller was moving out of state. Shortly [...]
Charleston County (Begin April 12): https://www.postandcourier.com/news/charleston-county-prepares-to-distribute-12-4-million-in-rent-utility-assistance/article_b2b32ab8-96f6-11eb-9cd8-6b0bde5bce98.html https://www.postandcourier.com/business/sc-has-346m-to-help-with-overdue-rent-and-utility-bills-heres-how-to-get/article_4d4f45de-9882-11eb-9924-57aac6e55df1.html The article says that Berkeley also providing federal money. 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 [...]
In a 2020 LLR SCREC discipline action, the LLR SCREC stated: Specific obligations of a real estate licensee, as well as the grounds for misconduct and disciplinary action, are statutory. A real estate licensee cannot rely on a disclaimer in an MLS listing to be discharged from those statutory provisions. Respondent committed professional misconduct in [...]
Your April 1-15 Member Value Plus Offer April is Fair Housing Month! Show your commitment to fair housing by accessing Fairhaven, NAR's innovative training platform that uses the power of storytelling to help REALTORS® identify, prevent, and address discriminatory practices in real estate. Complete your Fairhaven training today to earn The Who, What, Where and [...]
At Home With Diversity® The At Home With Diversity® (AHWD) certification course teaches REALTORS® how to work effectively with diverse populations so they can build business success in today’s multicultural real estate market. All volunteer leaders and committee members have the opportunity to complete the recently revamped At Home With Diversity® certification course on March [...]
To help minimize the risks that a potential buyer or tenant or even seller/landlord feel they were illegally/unethically fair housing discriminated against, it is best to consider only the terms of the offer/lease/counter rather than considering the person's fair housing protected classifications. Familial Status Race Color National Origin Religion Sexual Orientation Gender Identity Disability/Handicap Sex/Gender [...]
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/0329-Eviction-Moratorium.html As a reminder, the existing order: Applies to virtually all rental housing providers and prohibits action to remove covered renters from their housing during the moratorium period, so long as the renter provides the required documentation to their housing provider. Does not prevent evictions based on the lawful reasons articulated in the order, other [...]
Please complete the NAR Fair Housing Challenge and attend the April 13 SC Fair Housing Conference! https://www.nar.realtor/national-leadership/fair-housing-challenge-stand-up-for-racial-equity Posted by: Byron King on 3/26/21 (This information is only accurate as of 3/26/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/26/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or [...]
https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/history/realtor%C2%AE-pledge Posted by: Byron King on 3/23/21 (This information is only accurate as of 3/23/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 3/23/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)