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120+ SC REALTORS® Take to DC for NAR's Legislative Meetings

Thank you to SCR Leadership and the 120+ SC REALTORS® who took to DC on behalf of your business and homeownership last week! These REALTORS® attended business and committee meetings, met with their SC delegation, and explored products and services to propel them to the forefront of the industry.

SCR would like to thank and congratulate the following REALTORS® who were inducted into the RPAC Hall of Fame during the conference.

• SCR Past President Sandy Stone (Charleston)
• SCR Past President Jay Rinehart (PRAR)
• SCR President Keon Aldrich (PeeDee)
• John Aust (Beaufort)
• Carl Schroeder (Hilton Head)
• Francine Powers (WUAR)
• Nell Folkens (PeeDee)
• Bobette Fisher (Charleston)

Click here to find out all of the Board of Directors Actions including budget approval and clarification to language in the Code of Ethics. And to see all of the fun, be sure to check out our photos at facebook.com/screaltors.

SCR NEWS

SCR Committee Applications now open!

The success of South Carolina REALTORS® relies on the continued involvement and input of our members. As SCR Leadership looks toward the coming year, we seek your assistance in achieving our mission, “Empowering REALTOR® members to achieve professional success in an ever-changing industry.” Volunteer today for one of our Legal & Ethical, Public Policy or Member Services groups.

NAR NEWS

The 3-way agreement and YOU

Your REALTOR® membership trifecta - The 3-way agreement! Check out the value of partnership at every level - local, state, and national.

EVENT NEWS

REALTOR MANIA offers champion lineup of speakers, instructor, and panelists

Check out our champion lineup of speakers, instructors, and panelists. These experts will show you the ropes in perfecting real estate legal issues, learning about MLS trends, and earning designations like SCR's new BuyerPro.

You'll hear from industry experts like BiC Anthony Lamacchia, Instructors Adorna Carroll and Reah Smith, CEO Victor Lund, legal teams from NAR, SC, NC, GA, and FL, SC Real Estate Commissioners and more!

REGULATORY NEWS

REC resumes office inspections, are you prepared?

The SC REC is planing random real estate office audits in accordance with S.C. Code of Law Section §40-57-60(C). Make sure you're prepared.

Resources:

• Inspection Requirements and Process Overview
• Inspection Instructions and Inspection Report Form Sample
• SCR Short Brokerage Sample Office Policy

LEGAL NEWS

Draft SCR Forms Available for Review

SCR is in the process of updating a few forms. Draft forms are available for review below and video tutorials of each form are available via youtube.com/screaltors.

FORM 120 - Compensation Agreement - Listing Broker to Buyer's Broker | Video Tutorial

FORM 120 - Compensation Agreement - Seller to Buyer's Broker | Video Tutorial

FORM 130 - Exclusive Right to Buy, Buyer Agency Contract | Video Tutorial

FORM 135 - Exclusive Agency Buyer, Agency Contract

FORM 136 - Exclusive Right to Buy Transaction Brokerage Agreement

FORM 310 - Agreement/Contract: To Buy and Sell Real Estate (Residential) | Video Tutorial

FORM 555 - NEW FORM Home Warranty Addendum | Video Tutorial

SCR NEWS

Are you making a difference in real estate or your community?

It’s time to be recognized! SC Realtors® Awards honor the best and brightest in our industry—and this year’s winners will be celebrated in style at REALTORmania at Wild Dunes this Fall. Apply today or nominate a deserving colleague before 8/1/25.

ADVOCACY NEWS

Live! from the REALTOR® Fly-in in DC

In this episode of the Advocacy Scoop, Shannon and Patrick take the stage live at the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in Washington to highlight NAR’s tax reform wins and reveal what NAR Advocacy is doing behind the scenes as the legislation moves to the Senate. They also unveil NAR’s new 2025 federal advocacy priorities and give listeners the scoop on an exciting new NAR member tax survey and an exclusive national poll on capital gains. BONUS CONTENT: Following this month’s episode, hear a panel of NAR tax experts go in-depth on the tax bill. 

Check out SCR's Legal FAQs

Did you know that SCR offers a blog of Legal FAQs covering myriad legal topics and posted by our legal team? Check it out today and find answers to your questions on forms, professionalism, MLS rules, office policies, and more.

Click here for SCR's Full calendar which includes courses from local boards across the state.

6/18/25 - Forewarn Training Webinar

6/20/25 - SCR Webinar Crypto Scam registration coming soon

6/24/25 - Broker Webinar

6/26/25 - Opening the Door to Homeownership for All

7/9/25 - NAR Broker Power Hour Webinar

8/1/25 - SCR Awards Deadline

8/27/25 - NAR Broker Power Hour Webinar

9/17/25 - 9/18/25 - RealtorMania Conference

9/24/25 - NAR Broker Power Hour Webinar

12/17/25 - NAR Broker Power Hour Webinar

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