Broker Resources
Making sure your firm is successful is a lot of work. We’re here to help. We’ve gathered tools and tips on our Virginia REALTORS® Broker Resources page for quick, easy access to the assets you need.
Be sure that you are looking for our monthly Broker News publication that comes out the first Monday of every month. It contains legal and economic updates as well as valuable industry insights and trends.
Schedule an Economic Update Today!
The economy and housing market are changing so rapidly and it is more important than ever to have up-to-date information. Virginia REALTORS® Chief Economist, Ryan Price, is available to speak to your brokers on current conditions and the outlook for the economy and housing market. Each session is conducted virtually and typically runs about 30 minutes, although we can work with your schedule. The presentation is tailored toward the region in which you and your agents do most of your business and covers statewide and local trends related to job growth and unemployment, mortgage rates, home sales, prices, and inventories. There is time for Q&A with Ryan and he is always available for follow-up questions.
Click here to request Ryan to speak at your next meeting or event.
Sales Meeting Kits
Source of Funds – Sales Meeting Kit
The NAR Settlement – Sales Meeting Kit
Rule Change for VA Loans – Sales Meeting Kit
New Laws July 2024 – Sales Meeting Kit
Fair Housing in 2024 – Sales Meeting Kit
Social Media Advertising 2024 – Sales Meeting Kit
Home Inspection Contingency Forms – Sales Meeting Kit
Special Form Updates – Sales Meeting Kit
Access to Rental Property – Sales Meeting Kit
Form Summary Translations Part 2 – Sales Meeting Kit
Settlement costs – Sales Meeting Kit
Buyer Agent Compensation – Sales Meeting Kit
Form Summary Translations – Sales Meeting Kit
Broker News
Economic Insights from our Research Team
SEPTEMBER 2024
Examining Rental Challenges in Virginia
Income vs. Home Prices for 25-44-year-olds in Virginia
AUGUST 2024
Top 5 Reasons for Mortgage Application Denials
Home Sales Pick Up in Virginia as Mortgage Rates Drop and Inventory Grows
An Overview of Cost-Burdened Households in the U.S. and Virginia
Breaking Down the Ranking: Virginia Top State for Business
Are Single-Family Homes Getting Smaller?
JULY 2024
Midway Through 2024, Virginia Home Sales Activity Slightly Outpacing Last Year
Three Multifamily Market Trends from the Second Quarter of 2024
Takeaways From the JCHS 2024 State of the Nation’s Housing
Competitiveness Defined: Virginia’s Local Markets
JUNE 2024
Virginia’s Median Home Price Hit a New High in May, at $425,000
Annual Building Permit Trends for Multifamily Housing Units
Homeownership Trends For LGBTQ+ Baby Boomers
Millennials and Gen-Z are Buying Homes Differently
MAY 2024
Takeaways from the NAR 2024 Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report
Virginia’s Market Heats up with Largest Increase in Sales in Nearly Three Years
Virginia Renter Population Household Types by Metro Area
Three Key Takeaways from the AREAA 2023-24 State of Asia America Report
Household Type Trends in Virginia Since 2019
APRIL 2024
Climbing Prices and Mortgage Rates Dampen Virginia’s Spring Housing Market
5 Key Takeaways from the NAHREP 2023 State of Hispanic Homeownership Report
3 Multifamily Market Trends from the First Quarter
Broker Articles
RESPA & Joint Ventures: What Is Allowed?
DPOR Update: Death or Disability of a Broker
What Do Federal Reserve Rate Hikes Mean for the Housing Market and for Your Business?
Wall Street Investors are Snapping Up Homes! Or are They?
Expanding African American Homeownership in Virginia: We Can Do Better
We’ve Got the Education to Help YOUR Team Excel
What’s Next for iBuying as Zillow Exits the Market?
How is Inflation Going to Impact the Housing Market?
Buyer & Seller Handouts
Select the Answer Books below to download a full customizable collection of how-tos, checklists, and worksheets to help your buyers and sellers understand what to expect during the real estate purchasing experience.
Broker Tools & Resources
Manuals
- Residential Broker Office Policy Manual
- Property Management Broker Office Policy Manual
- Teams Broker Office Policy Manual
Get Involved
Resources & Downloads
- REAL TRENDS – Valuing Small- to Medium Sized Brokerage Companies
- NAR Field Guides
- Hot Topics in Broker Risk Reduction
New Member Email Campaign
Legal Case Studies
- Failing to Comply with PMA
- Delivering and Holding the EMD
- Communication is Key
- Failure to Promote the Best Interests of the Client
- Attention to Basic Details
- Improper Dealing
- Taking Instruction from Unauthorized Parties
- Advertising Violation of VREB
- EMD Communication
- Best Interests of the Client
- Omissions in Contract
- Professional Negligence
- Commission Directly from Buyer