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Welcome Jaclynn Goings

Welcome Jaclynn Goings

BLAIR CATO PICKREN CASTERLINE, LLC WELCOMES JACLYNN GOINGS TO THE FIRM COLUMBIA, SC, April 12, 2023 – Blair Cato Pickren Casterline, LLC is pleased to welcome Jaclynn Goings to the firm as an Associate Attorney in the firm’s Lexington and Chapin offices. Joining the...

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First Electronic Closing

First Electronic Closing

BLAIR CATO PICKREN CASTERLINE, LLC ATTORNEY CYNTHIA DURHAM BLAIR CONDUCTS SOUTH CAROLINA’S FIRST IN-PERSON ELECTRONIC CLOSING COLUMBIA, SC, February 17, 2023 – Blair Cato Pickren Casterline, LLC is pleased to announce that Cynthia Durham Blair, founding owner and...

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Cynthia Blair – Electronic Notarization

Cynthia Blair – Electronic Notarization

BLAIR CATO PICKREN CASTERLINE, LLC ATTORNEY CYNTHIA DURHAM BLAIR COMMISSIONED AS FIRST ELECTRONIC NOTARY IN SOUTH CAROLINA COLUMBIA, SC, November 30, 2022 – Blair Cato Pickren Casterline, LLC is pleased to announce that Cynthia Durham Blair, a founding owner and...

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Another Quirky Issue with Earnest Money!

Another Quirky Issue with Earnest Money!

The past few weeks I have talked about issues that have arisen with earnest money since the Commission's ruling on Earnest Money. While your brokerage may not be holding Earnest Money, your problems have not all gone away.  SC Code §40-57-136(B)(4) is the latest...

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Be Careful Disclosing What a CUSTOMER Tells You.

Be Careful Disclosing What a CUSTOMER Tells You.

The 2017 rewrite of the real estate law imposed a limited duty of confidentiality on the real estate agent when learning certain information from a customer. Are you violating this statute? Keywords: Limited duty of confidentiality, South Carolina Real Estate Code...

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Important Information on Mail-Away Closings.

Important Information on Mail-Away Closings.

During the summer months it is not unusual for one of the parties to not be able to attend closing. Often this is handled through a Power of Attorney. Many times, however, it is handled through a "mail-away" closing. Here is a short video on important information on...

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Who Comes to Closing with an I.D.?

Who Comes to Closing with an I.D.?

  You would be amazed how many people come to closing without a picture ID.  A closing attorney cannot cut your commission check without a picture ID from both the buyer and seller. Listen to this short video on tips to making sure your commission is not delayed...

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A Follow-Up to the Popular Wire Fraud Video.

A Follow-Up to the Popular Wire Fraud Video.

  I received a ton of comments and stories from other real estate agents who also have seen wire fraud attempts.  Wire fraud is a very prevalent matter. Watch this short video on more ways to protect yourself from becoming victim to wire fraud or being sued by someone...

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WHERE IS THE WORLD IS YOUR SELLER?

WHERE IS THE WORLD IS YOUR SELLER?

​ It seems like less and less Sellers can attend closing. We had this happen twice this week and luckily the closings were not delayed. However, disbursement was delayed for almost a week on one closing!  Watch this short video on how to avoid delays due to the Seller...

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