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REALTOR/ Affiliate Social - July 29 at Tiki Hut on Keowee
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Large Verdict Against Real Estate Investor Upheld A general partner breached his fiduciary duty to his partners by misrepresenting water problems on a property they were trying to buy and by securing other investors for another transaction without informing his partners, the United States Court of Appeal for the Fifth Circuit ruled, affirming the award of the trial court. |
SCR News - 10K Marketing Reports Available
Did you know that as a member of SCR, you have FREE access to the latest comprehensive market reports in the state?
Members are raving over the 10K in-depth Market Analysis Reports, which offer statewide and local information on all regional markets in South Carolina.
Use these reports in your listing presentations, agent meetings, or business planning. Add the info to your websites or links to your emails. It's your data at your fingertips.
Click here to download the June 10K reports. Market reports are now available through the MLS. Get detailed reports on the housing supply outlook as well as monthly indicators through the MLS by clicking the Market Reports button on the home page of Paragon. Additional local market reports can also be found here. |
Reminder: How the Credit Union Can Help You
The REALTORS® Federal Credit Union was designed to serve the unique financial needs of REALTORS®. The credit union CEO Tom Glatt in a July 20 webinar will talk about the company's competitive interest and dividend rates and its low fee structure to show how an account can complement your existing financial portfolio. In addition, REALTORS® FCU has a partner program to help you enhance the benefits you provide to your membership. The webinar is at 2 p.m. Central Time. |
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Top Six Things Buyers Want
Do You Know What Buyers Want Most?
Recently published statistics from the National Association of REALTORS® give insight into what buyers value most from their real estate agent. In our upcoming 2010: Preparing for Profit seminar, Joe Sesso, National Speaker of REALTOR.com®, will highlight these statistics in detail and provide marketing tips, tools and technologies to teach you exactly what to say and do to get buyers to work with you.
When: Wednesday, July 28th
Where: Crowne Plaza Greenville
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
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Don't miss this high impact FREE seminar. |
Joe will put it all together as a system and help you manage your marketing lead time to list and sell! | |
→How to package and promote so consumers sense you will be reputable and fair - #1 on the Buyer's list | |
→FREE step-by-step buyer and seller guides you can access to help consumers understand the process - #2 on the Buyer's list | |
→Ways to manage leads and still be immediate and responsive | |
→Reports you can send out automatically to show your market knowledge | |
→Information you can offer that will help a buyer or seller negotiate | |
→Presentations ready-made and available that will make communication simple and clear |
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Webinar: GSE Short Sale Rules Differ From HAFA
Long awaited guidelines from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on implementing the federal government's standardized short sale procedures have been released and differ in important ways from the Treasury Department's Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) program. Let your members know about a free webinar in which representatives from Fannie, Freddie, and a servicing company will talk about the rules. Share this link to the registration page. |
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Upcoming Webinars:
Fair Housing & Diversity
Mrs. Delaine Frierson
August 5, 2010
12:00 - 1:00 ppm
Miss a webinar? Need the link to the latest webinar? Webinars are recorded, archived and promoted here. |
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Legal Issues - Fraud Alert
Learn about a new scheme directed at real estate professionals involving an alleged out-of-market buyer offering to buy a property, sight unseen. Please note: The following link is to a member-only area of the site. Read more... |
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Legal Hotline - Warranty Compensation = RESPA Violation
WARNING! Federal officials state that REALTORS® receiving compensation from home warranty companies for referrals of clients, is a RESPA violation. Click here for more information.
This makes the business practice involving marketing agreements between REALTORS® and home warranty companies illegal in South Carolina.
Have a legal question? Call 800-233-6381 |
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With the explosion of mobile, Web, and multime! dia tech nologies and the rise of the "educated consumer," real estate has changed a great deal over the past decade. So too have the means for acquiring clients and customers. While there are many tried-and-true prospecting techniques that remain relevant today, there are plenty of new ones you can use to generate more business. This free REALTOR® Magazine webinar will explore the evolution of prospecting, and offer an overview of the most effective methods online and off. To register¸ go to... |
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New Arbitration Search Tool
Visit the streamlined search page to easily locate arbitration case summaries on realtor.org, organized by both jurisdiction and by case type. Please note: The following link is to a member-only area of the site. Read more... |
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Mission Statement of the Western Upstate Association of REALTORS
The mission of the Western Upstate Association of REALTORS is to deliver our members' beneficial services, education, and opportunities designed to promote member success, a high degree of professionalism, and ethical behavior. |
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Video: Pending Home Sales Drop as Expected
In this 3-minute interview, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun talks about why the decline in the pending home sales index (which is of contracts signed, not deals closed) was expected and what to look for in the months ahead. The key point is that, if the pace of job creation doesn't pick up, the home sales recovery will face more slowing. Watch and link to the video. |
Zipform Support
Since May 2009, South Carolina REALTORS has taken over all Zipform accounts. As part of that transition all Zipform support is now handled through the Zipform Help Desk. If you encounter any issues with Zipforms you can reach their support at 1-800-383-9805 |
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Membership Update
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New Member Association/MLS
Barbara Budan - 1st Choice @ Keowee Key
Carol Patterson - Pinnacle Real Estate
New Member MLS
Sharon Bishop - Keller Williams Greenville Central
Kristina Hannu - Exit Upstate Realty/Greer
Peggy Ingle - Exit Upstate Realty
Craig Martin - Crescent Communities
Micky Montgomery - Montgomery Realty Group
New Member Association Only
David Cheek - Evantage Realty
Members on the Move
Brian Davis to Montgomery Realty Group
Brandi Guernsey to ERA Kennedy Group
Ann Turpen to Keller Williams Western Upstate |
New Affiliates
Electric City Enterprises
Jennifer Bruynell
PO BOX 128, Anderson, SC
864-940-6828
Reliance Network
Mike Bujnowski
3633 136th Place SC, Belleview, WA
425-644-3533
Vast.com
John Pricel
580 Howard St. Suite 102, San Francisco, CA
415-977-0660
New Company Association
Evantage Realty
Steve Hilbert, BIC
175 Walcott Dr, Lyman, SC
864-551-2561
New Company MLS
Crescent Communities
Craig Martin, BIC
12605 Elkhorn Dr, Charlotte, NC 28278
704-295-0590
Montgomery Realty Group
Micky Montgomery, BIC
100 Laurel Road, Greer, SC 29651
864-416-1031 |
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