Mediation Clauses
The Legal Team discusses Mediation Clauses in Real Estate Sales Contracts, and what they mean for you and your clients. Subscribe to the Caveat REALTOR® podcast on Apple podcasts, SoundCloud, or Spotify.
Podcast - March 25, 2025
Legal Resource Library
Risk management is at the heart of professional real estate practice. The Virginia REALTORS® Legal Resources are designed to keep you updated on legal issues relevant to your real estate practices and to reduce your exposure to risk. Our staff monitors legislative and regulatory issues and keeps you informed of changes that affect your real estate business.
Resources include the Legal Hotline, Videos, Webinars, Broker Resources, the Ethics Center, and Standard forms and contracts available to you at no cost as a member benefit.
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Rent Control
The Legal Department discusses the real effects of a controversial issue. Subscribe to the Caveat REALTOR® podcast on Apple podcasts, SoundCloud, or Spotify.
Podcast - March 19, 2025
Government Shutdowns and the FSA
The Legal Department talks about how the Foreign Service Act applies to leases and what happens during a government shutdown. Subscribe to the Caveat REALTOR® podcast on Apple podcasts, SoundCloud, or Spotify.
Podcast - March 12, 2025
Mobile Home Transactions
The Legal Team discusses the circumstances under which real estate licensees can (and cannot) be involved in mobile home sales. Subscribe to the Caveat REALTOR® podcast on Apple podcasts, SoundCloud, or Spotify.
Podcast - March 4, 2025
Unlicensed Assistants
In this video, Sean covers the roles and compensation for unlicensed assistants. Click here for a full list of duties of supervising broker. Have legal questions? Get answers…
Video - March 3, 2025
Agency – Back to Basics – Sales Meeting Kit
Time to go back to basics. What exactly is an agent? Share these materials with your team in your next sales meeting. See All Sales Meeting Kits
Sales Meeting Kit - March 2, 2025
Forging Documents – Legal Case Study – March 2025
Fake Lease, Real Consequences. This case study shows the consequences of forging signatures on real estate documents. While the agent seemingly had good intentions, the Board takes…
Article - March 2, 2025 - VAR Legal Team
Changes to Article 4
The Legal Department discusses changes to Article 4 of the Code of Ethics that went into effect in 2025. Subscribe to the Caveat REALTOR® podcast on Apple podcasts, SoundCloud, or Spotify.
Podcast - February 25, 2025
Touring Agreement Legislation
The Legal Department discusses potential changes to the duties of real estate licensees in Virginia. Subscribe to the Caveat REALTOR® podcast on Apple podcasts, SoundCloud, or Spotify.
Podcast - February 18, 2025
TCPA Rule Change
The Legal Department talks about the recent rule changes to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Subscribe to the Caveat REALTOR® podcast on Apple podcasts, SoundCloud, or Spotify.
Podcast - February 12, 2025
Flood Disclosures
Jon discusses the various obligations that sellers and agents have when discussing potential flood hazards on a property.
Video - February 6, 2025
Giving Proper Notice
The Legal Team discusses what the law says about how to give proper notice to another party in various scenarios. Subscribe to the Caveat REALTOR® podcast on Apple podcasts, SoundCloud, or Spotify.
Podcast - February 5, 2025
Failure to Follow Brokerage Agreement – Legal Case Study – February 2025
“Who’s your client?” This case study highlights the importance of understanding who your client is. While this may seem obvious, when third parties (generally family members) are involved,…
Article - February 3, 2025 - VAR Legal Team
“On or Before” Contract Language – Sales Meeting Kit
The Virginia REALTORS® Form 600 (Residential Purchase Contract) had a pretty big change starting on January 1 of this year. Learn more about this change and why it’s…
Sales Meeting Kit - February 1, 2025
On or Before
The Legal Department discusses the significance of the phrase “on or before” in a real estate contract. Subscribe to the Caveat REALTOR® podcast on Apple podcasts, SoundCloud, or Spotify.
Podcast - January 28, 2025
A Legal Victory for REALTORS®
Our Legal Department discusses the recent legal victory in the Designworks case. Subscribe to the Caveat REALTOR® podcast on Apple podcasts, SoundCloud, or Spotify.
Podcast - January 21, 2025
Settlement Agents, what do they do?
The Legal Department talks about the basics of settlement agents.
Podcast - January 7, 2025
Seller Settlement Costs – Sales Meeting Kit
Learn how you can manage settlement costs in the Virginia REALTORS® legal contract. Share these materials at your next meeting. See All Sales Meeting Kits
Sales Meeting Kit - January 6, 2025
Maintenance Duty for Property Managers – Legal Case Study – January 2025
This case examines a scenario in which a real estate licensee acting as a property manager failed to perform his requisite maintenance duties in compliance with the property…
Article - January 6, 2025 - VAR Legal Team
Advertising & AI
In this video, Ryan discusses some of the basics of AI, what it is, what it can be used for, and where you want to be extra cautious…
Video - December 31, 2024
Whose Client Is It Anyway?
The Legal Department discusses Article 16 of the Code of Ethics and how to ensure you do not interfere with an exclusive client relationship.
Podcast - December 31, 2024
Selling Property of Deceased Client
The Legal Department discusses how to handle listings where one of the owners has died.
Podcast - December 31, 2024
RESPA – Holiday Refresher
The Legal Department gives a refresher on RESPA just in time for the holiday season.
Podcast - December 18, 2024
Disability Accommodations
Join Ryan to learn more about accommodations for individuals with disabilities and the interactive process. Have legal questions? Get answers with our Legal Hotline.
Video - December 17, 2024
Real Estate Teams
The Legal Team discusses the legal requirements for creating and advertising a real estate team.
Podcast - December 11, 2024
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