“Can buyers terminate if a home’s features aren’t original as expected?”
Post - October 22, 2026
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Key Takeaways: September 2026 Virginia Home Sales Report
Post - October 22, 2026
Three Multifamily Market Trends from the Third Quarter of 2026
Post - October 22, 2026
“Do I have to provide the ledger to a tenant when I send them a notice of non-payment of rent?”
Post - October 22, 2026
Central Air Conditioning Joins Virginia’s List of Essential Services, with a Catch
Post - October 22, 2026
What Happens to Clients When You Change Firms?
In this video, Sean discusses what happens to current clients when a licensee changes firms. This video includes how to handle this transition within the context of Virginia…
Video - October 21, 2026
VAR Standard Forms and Open AI Tools
The Legal Team discusses why uploading Virginia REALTORS® standard forms into open AI tools conflicts with the terms on which members may use the forms, and what members…
Podcast - October 20, 2026
A Familiar Face Returns to Virginia REALTORS®
Post - October 15, 2026
“Can a Virginia agent use NOVADwellings.com as their agent landing page in advertising?”
Post - October 15, 2026
Recognizing the Virginia REALTORS® Appointed to 2027 NAR Committees
Post - October 14, 2026
Liability with Multiple Tenants
The Legal Team discusses joint and several liability in tenancies with multiple tenants.
Podcast - October 13, 2026
Higher Mortgage Rates Are Challenging Buyers, But Should You Wait?
Post - October 9, 2026
Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act
Santiago goes over the Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act and the purpose of Virginia REALTORS® Form SUM-1. Have legal questions? Get answers with our Legal Hotline.
Video - October 6, 2026
Know Your Limits – Sales Meeting Kit
This Sales Meeting Kit discusses the legal and ethical issues that can arise when REALTORS® step outside of the bounds of their license. Share these materials at your…
Sales Meeting Kit - October 5, 2026
Accurate Property Information – Legal Case Study – October 2026
Written Brokerage Agreements and Accurate Property Information This case examines a Virginia real estate salesperson who used an email authorization to market property but did not have a…
Article - October 5, 2026 - VAR Legal Team
An Analysis of Investor Activity Across Virginia
Post - October 5, 2026
“Can I require agents to use a certain contract form for all offers?”
Post - October 5, 2026
RPAC: Purpose, Impact, Balance
Post - October 5, 2026
Fiduciary Duties: From Legalese to Real Life
Post - September 29, 2026
Joint Ventures
The Legal Team discusses benefits (and risks) of joint ventures.
Podcast - September 29, 2026
“Can I use photo-editing software to remove items from listing photos?”
Post - September 28, 2026
Key Takeaways: NLIHC 2025 National Renter Survey
Post - September 23, 2026
Tenant’s Assertions in Virginia
Post - September 23, 2026
Key Takeaways: August 2026 Virginia Home Sales Report
Post - September 23, 2026
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