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
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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
January 2025 Form Changes – Sales Meeting Kit
What specific changes are happening on some of our forms in 2025? Share these materials at your next meeting. See All Sales Meeting Kits
Sales Meeting Kit - December 9, 2024
Misrepresenting Property – Legal Case Study – December 2024
This case study highlights the importance of providing accurate and updated information in listings and advertisements. When a licensee learns new information that would make a prior advertisement…
Article - December 8, 2024 - VAR Legal Team
Recommendations: Being the Source of the Source
In this legal video, Santiago breaks down a real life case study to explain the duty of ordinary care that agents have. Have legal questions? Get answers with…
Video - December 5, 2024
Seller Warranties
The legal team discusses the types of seller warranties contained in form residential purchase agreements
Podcast - December 3, 2024
Inspection Paragraph
The Legal Team discusses the inspection paragraph in the VAR contract and what it means when there is no home inspection contingency.
Podcast - November 26, 2024
Statement of Tenant’s Rights
The Legal Team discusses what is and is not required when it comes to providing tenants with a copy of the Tenant’s Rights and Responsibilities form.
Podcast - November 19, 2024
HUD Guidance on Advertising
In this video, Jon breaks down the new HUD guidance document that discusses the use of advertising for housing, credit, and other real estate-related things through digital media.…
Video - November 18, 2024
Case Study on Vetting Vendors
The Legal Department breaks down a case in New Mexico about whether brokers are liable for their recommended contractors.
Podcast - November 12, 2024
How Firm Is the Contracted Settlement Date?
The legal team discusses the different types of real estate contracts and how they affect the settlement date of the transaction.
Podcast - November 5, 2024
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act – Sales Meeting Kit
What rights does the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) give? Share these materials at your next meeting. See All Sales Meeting Kits
Sales Meeting Kit - November 4, 2024
Felony Conviction – Legal Case Study – November 2024
Violations Alleged 18 VAC 135-20-260.6 – conviction of a felony after initial licensure Facts Tony Rice (“Rice”) initially received his real estate salesperson license in…
Article - November 4, 2024 - VAR Legal Team
New HUD Guidance on Tenant Screening
In this legal video, Sean goes over HUD’s new guidance document on compliance with fair housing laws when screening tenants for rental housing. HUD Guidance Document: https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/FHEO/documents/FHEO_Guidance_on_Screening_of_Applicants_for_Rental_Housing.pdf Have…
Video - October 31, 2024
Spooky Scams
The legal team discusses how to protect yourself and your clients from scams.
Podcast - October 29, 2024
AI and Fair Housing
The Legal Team discusses the use of AI programs in generating content for your business and the corresponding Fair Housing issues to be aware of.
Podcast - October 23, 2024
Application Process in Property Management
In this video, Ryan discusses rules and restrictions around assessing the application process for prospective tenants. Have legal questions? Get answers with our Legal Hotline.
Video - October 15, 2024
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