by alex a | Mar 3, 2017 | Legal Tips
The Central Carolina Realtors® Association recently amended its sales contract. Many agents however are still presenting offers on the 2008 and 2011 versions of the contract. There are three salient reasons why a real estate agent should only use the most recent...
by alex a | Feb 23, 2017 | Legal Tips
When an entity that is exempt from providing the South Carolina Seller Disclosure Form learns of a latent defect or damage in the house, does that entity now have a duty to disclose the defect or damage to a potential buyer? The short answer is, Yes. Here is why. As...
by alex a | Feb 17, 2017 | Legal Tips
An often overlooked provision in the contract is the paragraph concerning fixtures. Fixtures can be a tremendous area of contention between parties particularly when a seller removes an item that the buyer thought should convey with the house. When determining...
by alex a | Feb 9, 2017 | Legal Tips
Ensuring that all owners of record sign the listing agreement is imperative. The Matter of Martinez (SC REL Case No. 2014-412) illustrates the peril of failing to follow the statute and proper procedure. Martinez was a duly licensed real estate agent located in...
by alex a | Feb 7, 2017 | Legal Tips
Blair Cato Pickren Casterline is pleased to announce that registration for the 2017 MCE/CE classes has now opened. Classes will be offered on March 9, March 23, April 4, April 25, May 2, May 16, June 8 and June 20. Each day will offer the 4 hour core class and 4 hours...
by alex a | Feb 3, 2017 | Legal Tips
For years the attorneys of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline have warned both real estate agents and lenders of the inherent risks in participating in Marketing Service Agreements (MSA). Section 8 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) prohibits kickbacks...
