DPOR Criminal Background Checks

• This legislation would allow real estate license applicants to self-certify their criminal history and receive their real estate license while the full criminal background check is still pending. This should significantly shorten the waiting time to receive a real estate license from DPOR. If the criminal background check report conflicts with the licensee’s application, their license would be suspended and sent to an IFF for review.

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Local Government Workforce Homeownership Grants

• This bill would remove or modify the $25,000 cap on local government workforce homeownership grants in 15.2-958.2.

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Early Lease Termination for Military Personnel

• This legislation would bring the VRLTA into complete compliance with the Federal Servicemember’s Civil Relief Act by removing the 60-day limit on lease termination through legislation.

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Roof Insurance

• This legislation would limit the ability for homeowner’s insurance to refuse or terminate coverage based solely on the age of a home’s roof.

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Homebuyer Tax Credit

• This bill would seek to create a homebuyer tax credit for first time homebuyers.

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State Capital Gains Tax

• This legislation would provide for a temporary freeze or reduction in the state-level capital gains tax for home sellers.

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Deed Fraud

• This legislation seeks to tighten up areas of vulnerability in the real estate transaction that can lead to deed fraud. This bill focuses on increased education, notaries, identification strategies, and local recording.

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REALTOR^® License Plates

• This legislation would modify the license plate fee, directing a portion of that fee toward a non-profit REALTORS^® disaster relief account managed by the Commonwealth.

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Septic

• This legislation seeks to clean up and clarify elements of the septic bill that went into effect July 1, 2025.

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If you have questions or thoughts about the 2025 Virginia REALTORS^® agenda or other Government Relations efforts, please contact our Advocacy Team.