Carolina Elite Agent Portal

Training resources, brokerage updates, marketing tools, and contract guidance for Carolina Elite agents.

Training Videos

Watch these short trainings to stay up to date on tools, systems, and brokerage updates.

🎥 CERE Training Videos

Quick broker training videos, SCR walkthroughs, and practical guidance for Carolina Elite agents.

Explaining Separated commission

How to explain the new listing agreement commission

Listing Agreement - Unrepresented Buyer

Unrepresented Buyer/Listing Agent commission.

SCR Contract Walkthrough Training

Watch these short walkthrough videos explaining the latest South Carolina REALTORS® contract forms.

🎓 Carolina Elite Agent Training Portal

Real scenarios. Real contracts. Real solutions.

Browse Carolina Elite training scenarios organized by topic, including contracts, deadlines, policies, and marketing guidance for real-world transactions..

Contracts & Compliance

SCR forms, contingencies, repairs, termite issues, financing, buyer agency, and real contract situations agents run into every day.

Buyer Agency
Another Agent. Same Buyer. Awkward.
Builder registration, buyer agency protection, commission entitlement, and Article 16 concerns.
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Forms
“But I Thought That Stayed?”
SCR Form 530 protects buyers and agents when smart devices, mounts, and fixtures are involved.
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Appraisal
“But It Appraised Low… We want to buy the OTHER house?”
Under the new SCR 310, a low appraisal does not automatically let the buyer walk away.
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Repairs
“The Buyer Refused to Close Over Paint Touch-Ups”
Workmanlike completion does not mean cosmetic perfection, and minor punch-list items do not automatically stop closing.
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Contracts
“It’s As-Is… Except When It’s Not”
As-is does not erase contract contingencies, when CL-100 is still a contingency.
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Repairs
“We Can Just Walk If the Repairs Aren’t Right… Right?”
Ratifying SCR 525 can waive due diligence, repair language must be specific and enforceable.
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Termination
“The Buyer Just Wants Out”
During due diligence, buyer may terminate for any reason if done correctly.
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Termite
When a termite bond disappears mid-contract
Disclosures update, bond transfer expectations must be written into the contract.
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New Build
“But the SCR 310 Says I Can Get My Money Back…”
Builder addenda can override SCR 310 protections, slow down and review deposits.
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Forms
The Compensation Agreement (SCR 120) Explained
One-page, legally binding, every line matters, section-by-section breakdown.
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Termite
“The Buyer Says the Seller HAS to Fix Old Termite Damage”
CL-100 disclosure vs repair obligation, what is required and what is not.
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Financing
Financing Contingency & Loan Denial, When Earnest Money Is Protected
Loan denial documentation, proper termination, and earnest money protection.
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Zoning
Scenario: Buyer Wants to Use Property as a Horse Sanctuary
Protect intended use with documentation, disclosure, and contingency language.
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Repairs
REPAIRS PROMISED IN TEXT BUT NOT IN THE CONTRACT ✍️
If it’s not written into the contract, it doesn’t exist. Text promises do not count.
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Forms
SCR 504, The Buyer’s Sale Contingency Explained
Deadlines, triggers, SCR 500 timing, and termination rights, explained simply.
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Buyer Agency
Buyer Agency, Section 7: Broker Fee
Compensation options, compliance reminders, and how to protect the brokerage.
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Contracts
Section 6.4, Transaction Costs (Options A & B)
What 6.4 covers, what it does not, and how Options A and B work.
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Contracts
Conveyed Appliances & the “As-Is” Clause
Always add AS-IS next to conveyed personal property to prevent post-closing disputes.
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Repairs
Misinterpreted Repair Addendum: “Install Sod”
Vague repair language causes last-minute blowups, scope must be defined.
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Deadlines & Contract Timing

Due diligence, repair timelines, notice deadlines, pre-occupancy timing, closing dates, and other time-sensitive transaction issues.

SCR 310
Changes in the New SCR Form 310 (03/2026)
Due diligence, repair deadlines, AS-IS timing, transaction costs, and updated contract structure.
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Deadlines
“We Sent the Termination… So on to the next house!”
SCR 313 is notice only, verify due diligence timing, fee delivery, and earnest money release process.
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Due Diligence
Due Diligence vs. Separate Contingencies, When the Termination Fee Applies
Due diligence terminations vs financing, appraisal, CL-100, and when fee is owed.
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Deadlines
Due Diligence Date Mistake: “14 days after ratification”
Due diligence must be a firm date, and due diligence ends at 6 PM EST.
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Due Diligence
Loan Denial vs. Due Diligence Fee
When termination fee is owed vs protected by financing contingency.
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Closing
“But We Already Moved In…”
Early occupancy under SCR Form 370 can complicate repair disputes, possession, and closing leverage.
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Brokerage Policies

Internal office guidance, ethics reminders, compliance concerns, and Carolina Elite operational expectations.

Compliance
55+ Community vs. Legally Age-Restricted (HOPA)
Document client requests, marketing “55+” does not equal legal restriction.
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Ethics
Client Interests First (But Also… Don’t Be a Realtor Villain)
Stay professional, protect the client, protect the brokerage, avoid drama.
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Marketing & Business

Mindset, market updates, SOPs, agent business-building, and practical growth tools.

Mindset
Need a change? Put the work in. Do it. Damn it.
Consistency over excuses, use the calendar, use social media, execute.
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Market
Broker Note: South Carolina Market Update
Market momentum, inventory shift, and what agents should do right now.
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SOP
HOW TO: Getting the Latest Market Report from CTAR
Step-by-step SOP to pull CTAR data and use it in listing presentations.
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