by alex a | Apr 6, 2017 | Legal Tips
When more than one buyer buys a house, the method in which those buyers take title to the property is an important decision. In South Carolina, the two most common methods for taking title to property that is jointly-owned is either as tenancy in common (TIC) or as...
by alex a | Mar 31, 2017 | Legal Tips
One of the most misunderstood rules of the Consolidated Multiple Listing Service (CMLS) pertains to advertising the listing before placing the property in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Rule 1(b)(2) states that “all listings must be entered into the computer...
by alex a | Mar 23, 2017 | Legal Tips
As a result of the state legislature amending Title 40 of the South Carolina Code entitled Real Estate Brokers, Salespersons and Property Managers, the Consolidated Multiple Listing Service (“CMLS”) revised its Exclusive Right to Sell (“ERTS”)...
by alex a | Mar 17, 2017 | Legal Tips
Today we begin a series of posts about the Consolidated Multiple Listing Service (CMLS). While the CMLS has been in existence since March 15, 1977 many in the industry are unfamiliar with its long history as well as some of its rules. This post will examine the...
by alex a | Mar 16, 2017 | Legal Tips
Blair Cato Pickren Casterline is proud to announce that work has begun on renovating our new office servicing Greater Greenville. Our office will be located at 406 East Butler Road in Mauldin, South Carolina. The office is less than a mile from Mauldin High School at...
by alex a | Mar 10, 2017 | Legal Tips
As a real estate professional, Facebook can be your best friend or worst enemy depending on the comments, ratings and posts that your clients make about you. A negative post can have serious repercussions on your business for months to come. While it is often...