Frequently asked questions from real estate licensees to the SC Real Estate Commission: How do I transfer, inactivate and reactivate my license? There are forms which allow you to perform most of these functions on the Commission’s website. Inactive Status/Disassociation of licensees: A licensee can request to be placed on “inactive status” by completing document… Read more »
Read MoreDirections for adding your photo to your member file in Matrix: 1) Click on the Input tab at the top of the screen. 2) Now select, under Agent Roster, type in your Matrix username in the Agent ID section and click on Edit 3) Next, under Other Options, click Manage Photos. 4)… Read more »
Read MoreNAR Steps Up Ethics Enforcement NAR’s Board of Directors voted at its May 19 meeting in Washington to allow local REALTOR® associations to impose stiffer consequences on practitioners who break the association’s ethics rules. In addition, board voted to raise annual dues by $30, to $150; updated the association’s MLS policies; and supported indexing the… Read more »
Read MoreHousing Supply Overview Supply remains low in most markets and categories. Buyer demand continues to show that there is room for growth, but we still have not reached a point where a year-over-year increase in the number of homes for sale can be anticipated. For the 12-month period spanning April 2017 through March 2018, Pending Sales in the Western… Read more »
Read MoreIs your listing mapped incorrectly in Matrix? Is the Google Street View showing a less than desirable view? If you answered “yes” to either of these two questions, then this tip is for you! First Tip: Verify your map when entering your listing, not after. When entering your listing, click the “Set Lat/Long manually” link… Read more »
Read MoreFrom John Leckrone, Chairman of the Keowee Key Boating Committee: My name is John Leckrone and I am a full time resident of Keowee Key in Salem, SC. We have lived here for 13 years and I have served on the Boating Committee for 7 years & the committee’s Chairman for the past 3 years…. Read more »
Read MoreIMPORTANT RENEWAL INFORMATION – 2018 RENEWALS HAVE STARTED Online Renewal Link: https://eservice.llr.sc.gov/OnlineRenewals/ South Carolina Real Estate Licensees with a June 30, 2018 expiration date may now renew their licenses. LLR encourages all licensees to please renew online. Individuals who are required to report disciplinary action, criminal convictions or pending criminal charges since last renewal will… Read more »
Read MoreMatrix offers a function that will allow users to enter special characters or in order to search multiple parameters or to allow for an incomplete entry in a certain field. The following table will outline the special characters and how they are utilized within Matrix: Special Character Description Example * Wildcard: Searches for unknown… Read more »
Read MoreThis Week in Review Dear REALTOR®, This week, the Senate furloughed while the House returned to tackle their lengthy contested calendar. The House worked solely on the floor and cleared off much of the calendar in order for legislation to meet the April 10, 2018 crossover date. Legislation that has not crossed over from its body… Read more »
Read MoreThe SCR Legislative Committee identified the following issues as top priorities for the 2018 session: Homeowners Association Legislation (H.3886) Issues and disputes regarding HOAs are an ongoing issue for REALTOR® membership and the real estate industry as a whole. H.3886, the SC Homeowners Association Act, is an important first step in providing uniformity, transparency, and relief for… Read more »
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