May the Force(Majeure) Be With You—Legal Podcast
The Virginia REALTORS® Legal Team discusses force majeure clauses in contracts and how they are applied.
Podcast - May 12, 2020
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The Virginia REALTORS® Legal Team discusses force majeure clauses in contracts and how they are applied.
Podcast - May 12, 2020
Laura and Cate talk about when a contract is legally binding, and counter offers with contracts and addenda.
Podcast - April 14, 2020
Beware of these most common Real Estate Board violations by licensees. You’ll notice one common theme: escrow funds. Violations involving escrow funds continue to be some of the most frequently violated regulations for real estate licensees. Brokers, make sure you have policies in your office policy manual and provide education to prevent you and your licensees from engaging in any of these common offenses.
Article - April 2020
Cate and Jon discuss the COVID- 19 Addendum and other resources available during the coronavirus pandemic.
Podcast - March 24, 2020
Video - February 13, 2020
This case again looks at an escrow violation, where the agent provided the check to the brokerage but not the ratified contract, and due to firm policies, the check was not deposited in a timely manner. Further, the agent failed to inform the parties that the earnest money deposit was not deposited.
Article - February 2020
This case highlights the importance of confirming that your clients have the authority to access property and that you do not provide access in excess of the scope allowed. In addition, it demonstrates the importance of providing honest and reliable testimony to the Virginia Real Estate Board when facing a potential violation.
Article - November 2019
Cate and Laura discuss the home inspection contingency, including deadlines.
Podcast - August 20, 2019
This case highlights the importance of broker supervision regardless of the size of the firm. It is important for brokers to maintain appropriate records, and know the activities of their agents. While this task may seem particularly important when a brokerage firm has multiple salespeople, it is required by the regulations regardless of the size of the firm.
Article - August 2019