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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The Legal Department talks about the dangers of AI.
Podcast - September 12, 2023 featured
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
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
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
The Legal Department discusses issues surrounding teams. For more information: virginiarealtors.org/law-ethics/teams-resources/
Podcast - August 29, 2023 featured
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
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
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
The Legal Department discusses what you must disclose in an Airport Impact Overlay district. Click Here for Additional Information.
Podcast - August 1, 2023 featured
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
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
The Legal Team discusses EMDs and how they must be held.
Podcast - September 19, 2023
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
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
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 / 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
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
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
The Legal Department discusses the role of a Professional Standards Ombudsman.
Podcast - July 18, 2023
⚡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
The Legal Department talks about the changes to Standard Forms.
Podcast - July 11, 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 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
The Legal Department talks about NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy.
Podcast - July 5, 2023
The Legal Team discusses the who, and under what circumstances, access to rental properties is permitted.
Podcast - June 27, 2023
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