This course provides real estate professionals with practical guidance on representing sellers and managing listings in today’s evolving compensation landscape. As industry practices shift toward seller direct compensation structures, and South Carolina REALTORS provided forms are now seller direction only, listing agents must understand how to effectively communicate the obligations buyer clients have in their buyer agreements, and navigate compensation conversations with both sellers and cooperating agents. Participants will learn strategies for presenting listing services, explaining compensation options to clients, and maintaining compliance with current regulations and industry standards. The course will also explore how seller-directed compensation affects marketing strategies,...
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This is the mandatory course that, with minor exceptions, is required prior to 2026 renewals. In this course, we’ll explore the historical context behind key laws that shape the real estate industry in South Carolina. By understanding the events that led to the creation of these laws, you’ll gain valuable insights into the standards and protections that govern our work today. Join us as we take a journey through the tracks laid by history, uncovering how these legal foundations contribute to your success and the responsibilities we all share in safeguarding them. Click here to register. No Show Policy Our...
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This is the mandatory course that, with minor exceptions, is required prior to 2026 renewals. In this course, we’ll explore the historical context behind key laws that shape the real estate industry in South Carolina. By understanding the events that led to the creation of these laws, you’ll gain valuable insights into the standards and protections that govern our work today. Join us as we take a journey through the tracks laid by history, uncovering how these legal foundations contribute to your success and the responsibilities we all share in safeguarding them. Click here to register. No Show Policy Our...
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This course is designed to meet NAR’s requirement of 2.5 hours of ethics training as well as the need for a 2-hour continuing education course. This course give an update to changes to the Code as well as a discussion of several “sticky situations” that are currently being seen in the marketplace. Click here to register. No Show Policy Our continuing education classes are free for Western Upstate Association members, and have limited availability. If you register for an event and do not attend, you will be assessed a $25 no show fee. If you are unable to attend, please...
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This is the mandatory course that, with minor exceptions, is required prior to 2026 renewals. In this course, we’ll explore the historical context behind key laws that shape the real estate industry in South Carolina. By understanding the events that led to the creation of these laws, you’ll gain valuable insights into the standards and protections that govern our work today. Join us as we take a journey through the tracks laid by history, uncovering how these legal foundations contribute to your success and the responsibilities we all share in safeguarding them Click here to register. No Show Policy Our...
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This new course gives four hours elective continuing education credit and meets the mandatory requirement for BIC’s renewing in 2026. As the title states, the focus is on risk management. The following topics are covered: What the SC Code of Laws 40-57 requires of the broker-in-charge How to create a compliant office policy Management of trust accounts and responsibilities How to determine which facts regarding property are material and required to be disclosed Creating a document retention system Disclosing brokerage relationship options and use of mandatory forms Provision of compliant forms to associated licensees Adherence to fair housing laws This...
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This course is designed to meet NAR’s requirement of 2.5 hours of ethics training as well as the need for a 2-hour continuing education course. This course give an update to changes to the Code as well as a discussion of several “sticky situations” that are currently being seen in the marketplace. Click here to register. No Show Policy Our continuing education classes are free for Western Upstate Association members, and have limited availability. If you register for an event and do not attend, you will be assessed a $25 no show fee. If you are unable to attend, please...
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This is the mandatory course that, with minor exceptions, is required prior to 2026 renewals. In this course, we’ll explore the historical context behind key laws that shape the real estate industry in South Carolina. By understanding the events that led to the creation of these laws, you’ll gain valuable insights into the standards and protections that govern our work today. Join us as we take a journey through the tracks laid by history, uncovering how these legal foundations contribute to your success and the responsibilities we all share in safeguarding them. Click here to register.
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