Using AI in Real Estate – Legal Podcast
The Legal Department talks about the dangers of AI.
Podcast - September 12, 2023 featured
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Buyer Agent Compensation – Sales Meeting Kit
Buyer Agent Compensation and the Code of Ethics. How to get paid when the cooperating commission offered is less than the fee in your buyer-broker agreement. Materials for…
Sales Meeting Kit - September 5, 2023 featured
Selling Businesses Along with Real Estate – Legal Podcast
The Legal Department discusses whether real estate licensees can sell a business along with the real estate to which it is associated.
Podcast - September 5, 2023 featured
Ordinary Care – Legal Case Study – September 2023
Failure to Exercise Ordinary Care This case examines a scenario in which a buyer’s agent failed to exercise ordinary care and promote the interests of the client by…
Article - September 5, 2023 - VAR Legal Team featured
Teams Revisited – Legal Podcast
The Legal Department discusses issues surrounding teams. For more information: virginiarealtors.org/law-ethics/teams-resources/
Podcast - August 29, 2023 featured
Terminations and Releases – Legal Podcast
The Legal Team discusses the differences between terminations and releases and the circumstances under which one or the other would be used.
Podcast - August 22, 2023 featured
MLS Rule Change – Legal Podcast
In response to the MLS rule change that allows for $0 commission offers, the Legal Department discuss best practices to ensure that YOU still get paid.
Podcast - August 15, 2023 featured
EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule Update
Have you heard about the new update to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (RRP)? Make sure you’re in the know to…
Podcast - August 8, 2023 featured
Airport Impact Overlay District – Legal Podcast
The Legal Department discusses what you must disclose in an Airport Impact Overlay district. Click Here for Additional Information.
Podcast - August 1, 2023 featured
Common Interest Communities Changes – Legal Video
VAR’s Associate General Counsel, Jon Haley, explains changes to Common Interest Communities that will take effect starting July 1st. Make sure that you’re aware of these new laws…
Video - July 20, 2023 featured
Myth vs Fact: Contract Termination – Legal Video
Can you cancel a real estate contract at anytime? Is there a unilateral right of rescission in Virginia? Join VAR’s Staff Counsel, Santiago Montalvo, as he debunks common misconceptions…
Video - June 22, 2023 featured
EMDs – Legal Podcast
The Legal Team discusses EMDs and how they must be held.
Podcast - September 19, 2023
Earnest Money Deposits – Legal Video
Join Jon Haley as he provides a brief overview of what you should know about EMDs in residential transactions. Have legal questions? Get answers with our Legal Hotline.…
Video - September 5, 2023
Update to Tenant’s Assertions – Legal Video
Do you know about the VRLTA’s newest update when it comes to tenant rights? Make sure to watch this video so that YOU are in the know! Have…
Video - August 23, 2023
The Appraisal Contingency – Legal Video
Do you understand the 3 options for the Appraisal Contingency in our Standard Clause Booklet? Join Staff Counsel, Sean Olk, as he breaks down the differences. Have legal…
Video - August 8, 2023
Misrepresentation – Legal Case Study – August 2023
Misrepresentation / Omission & Failing to Provide Reasonable Assistance to Client “Follow the Contract” This case study highlights the importance of agents hired by clients to follow…
Article - August 7, 2023 - VAR Legal Team
Notices – Sales Meeting Kit
Learn about notices to and from residential tenants. Materials for your next sales meeting. See all sales meeting kits.
Sales Meeting Kit - August 7, 2023
Legal Update to Security Deposits – Legal Podcast
The Legal Team discusses new updates in the law related to the requirements for disposition of a security deposit at the conclusion of a tenancy.
Podcast - July 31, 2023
What is an Ombudsman? – Legal Podcast
The Legal Department discusses the role of a Professional Standards Ombudsman.
Podcast - July 18, 2023
Residential Sales Contract: Translated Form Summary – Legal Video
⚡NEWS FLASH ⚡Virginia REALTORS® is releasing new form summaries in Spanish, Korean, and Tagalog! What are they? How should they be used? Join VAR’s Staff Counsel, Santiago Montalvo,…
Video - July 14, 2023
July 2023 Standard Form Changes – Legal Podcast
The Legal Department talks about the changes to Standard Forms.
Podcast - July 11, 2023
Commission Directly from Buyer – Legal Case Study – July 2023
The Situation: John Morton (“Morton”) was issued a real estate Salesperson license on January 4, 2019. On November 25, 2020, he became affiliated with Ye Olde Real Estate,…
Article - July 10, 2023 - VAR Legal Team
Form Summary Translations – Sales Meeting Kit
Form Summary Translations in 3 languages: Korean, Spanish and Tagalog. Materials for your next sales meeting. Get the translated form summaries here. See all sales meeting kits.
Sales Meeting Kit - July 10, 2023
Clear Cooperation Policy – Legal Podcast
The Legal Department talks about NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy.
Podcast - July 5, 2023
Access To Rental Property – Legal Podcast
The Legal Team discusses the who, and under what circumstances, access to rental properties is permitted.
Podcast - June 27, 2023
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