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***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 [...]

REALTOR® Fair Housing Declaration I agree to: · Provide equal professional service without regard to the race, color, religion, gender (sex), disability (handicap), familial status, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity of any prospective client, customer, or of the residents of any community. · Keep informed about fair housing law and practices, improving my [...]

REALTOR® Fair Housing Declaration I agree to: · Provide equal professional service without regard to the race, color, religion, gender (sex), disability (handicap), familial status, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity of any prospective client, customer, or of the residents of any community. · Keep informed about fair housing law and practices, improving my [...]

Careful Using Your Smartphone...Walking! Ohio State University researchers recently reported that in 2010, more than 1,500 people were treated in ERs for injuries caused by trying to use a cellphone and walk at the same time; the researchers also said that number had doubled since 2005. That PLOS study, published earlier this year, also showed [...]

Vacation Rental Act (Summer's Coming) Buyers must honor certain vacation rentals post closing. http://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t27c050.php In most cases, 90 days after deed is recorded. Does not apply to rentals under SC landlord tenant act.

Virginia Classifies Hoarders as a Protected Class (Disability) http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/FairHousing/VFHO%20hoarding%20brochure_for%20housing%20providers.pdf Fire, sanitation, safety, vermin, and health concerns enable landlords and property managers to contact appropriate local law and code enforcement to enforce standards. Because hoarding is a sign of potential mental disorders, issues of concern can be reported to DSS.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Sharon Delia (803) 772-5206 SC REALTORS® to host women in real estate conference COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 7, 2018) -- South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) will host its first women in real estate conference, REAL Women, this Thursday, March 8, 2018 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. The all-day event, which coincides with [...]

​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Sharon Delia (803) 772-5206 ​ Laura Derrick is South Carolina REALTORS® 2018 President COLUMBIA, S.C. (November 7, 2017) 2018PrezLauraDerrick.pdf

Safety: Do This Now September 20, 2017 at 2:00 pm EST Register Here How do REALTORS® walk the line of prospecting and self-preservation? Register for this free safety webinar from the National Association of REALTORS® to learn from Andy Tolbert, Founder, SaferAgent, as she shares simple steps you can implement right away to minimize risk [...]

​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Sharon Delia (803) 772-5206 REALTORS® release February market numbers COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 14, 2017) -- South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its February housing market data indicating a continuing trend of price increases and inventory shortages. New listings were up almost seven percent to 9,815 while while pending sales decreased six [...]