Article 1 Case Interpretations – Legal Podcast
The legal team discusses two Article 1 interpretations to save you from potential ethical issues.
Podcast - March 14, 2023 featured
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Gas Stoves – Legal Podcast
The Legal Team discusses the headlines regarding gas stoves and how you can better inform your clients.
Podcast - March 7, 2023 featured
Failure to Follow Up – Legal Case Study – March 2023
Failure to Follow Up – EMD and Communications This case examines a scenario where a Buyer’s Agent did not perform due diligence in ensuring that her clients’ EMD…
Article - March 3, 2023 - VAR Legal Team featured
Termination vs. Release – Sales Meeting Kit
When should you terminate a contract and when do you need a release? They both seem to end a contract, but it’s more complicated than that. Know the difference. This Sales Meeting Kit covers the basic differences between terminating and releasing a contract: When you need both sides to agree, when you should use one over the other, and when you need both.
Sales Meeting Kit - March 3, 2023 featured
Renting in a POA
So you want to rent in a property subject to the POA or COA acts. What does it entail?
Podcast - February 28, 2023 featured
POA FAQs – Legal Podcast
The Legal Team discusses some frequently asked questions about the POA Act.
Podcast - February 21, 2023 featured
PSA on Scammers – Legal Podcast
Santiago and Ryan talk about how to prevent your firm from scammers committing fraud.
Podcast - February 7, 2023 featured
Failing to Update Clients – Legal Case Study – February 2023
This case examines a scenario where the Listing Agent failed to perform in accordance with the brokerage agreement. Agents should make sure to comply with all terms of…
Article - February 3, 2023 - VAR Legal Team featured
Failure to Disclose – Legal Case Study – January 2023
In this case study, an agent is found to have furnished substantially inaccurate or incomplete information to the Real Estate Board in obtaining a license. It is imperative…
Article - January 5, 2023 - VAR Legal Team featured
Serving ESL clients
Working with clients who speak English as a second language (ESL).
Video - September 17, 2021 featured
Code of Ethics update
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Video - May 24, 2021 featured
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Lawsuits – Legal Podcast
The Legal Team discusses copyright issues with photos.
Podcast - February 14, 2023
Navigating Real Estate Scams – Sales Meeting Kit
A look at real estate scams involving fraudulent buyers and sellers of vacant properties. Materials for your next sales meeting. See all sales meeting kits.
Sales Meeting Kit - February 3, 2023
Types of Deeds
Ryan and Jon talk about the different types of deeds that might best suit your clients’ needs. Check out the Types of Tenancy episode here: User-438238180 – Types-of-tenancy
Podcast - January 31, 2023
Types Of Tenancy
Jon and Santiago discuss what you need to know about the different ways to take title in Virginia.
Podcast - January 24, 2023
Cohabitation by Unmarried Persons
Santiago and Sean talk about what to watch for as an Agent or Broker when helping cohabitants purchase a home.
Podcast - January 24, 2023
Family Cemeteries
Ryan and Santiago talk about the legalities of family cemeteries, the rights, and duties involved.
Podcast - January 17, 2023
The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act
Jon and Sean talk about the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act and how it could affect your business.
Podcast - January 10, 2023
Code of Ethics Article 1 – Sales Meeting Kit
A look at Article 1 of the Code of Ethics. Materials for your next sales meeting. See all sales meeting kits.
Sales Meeting Kit - January 9, 2023
Death or Disability of a Broker – Legal Podcast
Jon and Santiago talk about the new law on January 1st, 2023 regarding Death or Disability of a Broker.
Podcast - December 20, 2022
Septic Waiver Disclosures and Form 1400 – Legal Podcast
Jon and Santiago talk about when to use Form 1400 and the statute governing it.
Podcast - December 13, 2022
New Laws 2023 – Sales Meeting Kit
January 1, 2023: New year, new laws, new code of ethics, and new forms. Materials for your next sales meeting. See all sales meeting kits.
Sales Meeting Kit - December 5, 2022
Dishonest Conduct – Legal Case Study – December 2022
Dishonest Conduct This case examines a scenario where the buyer’s agent showed a property despite not having a confirmed appointment, and then later made misrepresentations to the Board…
Article - December 2, 2022 - VAR Legal Team
Property Management FAQ – Part 2 – Legal Podcast
Laura and Sean discuss some questions for Property Management.
Podcast - November 29, 2022
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