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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
Dispersing the Security Deposit – Legal Case Study – October 2024
This case examines a scenario in which a real estate licensee acting as a property manager incorrectly dispersed a tenant’s security deposit to the owner. When a real…
Article - October 6, 2024 - VAR Legal Team
Failing to Comply with PMA – Legal Case Study – August 2024
This case study highlights the importance of accurate written brokerage agreements, and a licensee’s obligation to comply with such agreements. When property managers bring existing clients to a…
Article - August 1, 2024 - VAR Legal Team
Delivering and Holding the EMD – Legal Case Study – July 2024
This case examines a scenario in which a real estate licensee completed the terms of a purchase contract in a manner that violated the Virginia Real Estate Board…
Article - June 27, 2024 - VAR Legal Team
Communication is Key – Legal Case Study – June 2024
Allegations Violation of 54.1-2132.A.4 of the Code of Virginia (Count 1) Violation of 18 VAC 135-20-260.11.g (Count 2) Violation of 54.1-2131.A.4 of the Code of Virginia (Count 3)…
Article - May 30, 2024 - VAR Legal Team
Failure to Promote the Best Interests of the Client – Legal Case Study – May 2024
This case study highlights the importance of providing reasonable assistance to your buyer in satisfying their contract obligations. The damage done illustrates why it is important to communicate…
Article - May 3, 2024 - Laura Jones
Attention to Basic Details – Legal Case Study – April 2024
On March 20, 2022, Anthony was issued a Real Estate Salesperson license. Anthony’s license is associated with the licensed National Real Estate Firm. On December 26, 2022, Stephen…
Article - March 29, 2024 - VAR Legal Team
Improper Dealing – Legal Case Study – March 2024
This case examines a scenario in which a real estate licensee woefully disregarded the listing agreement and failed to inform his clients of the offer. Real estate licensees…
Article - March 4, 2024 - VAR Legal Team
Taking Instruction from Unauthorized Parties – Legal Case Study – March 2024
This case examines a scenario in which a real estate licensee took instructions from a spouse who was not an owner, not included on the listing agreement, and…
Article - February 29, 2024 - VAR Legal Team
Advertising Violation of VREB – Legal Case Study – February 2024
This case examines a scenario in which a real estate licensee engaged in advertising in violation of Virginia Real Estate Board regulations by utilizing a mass-mailing advertisement which…
Article - January 31, 2024 - VAR Legal Team
EMD Communication – Legal Case Study – January 2024
Background: In December of 2022, Kinsella Realty (“Kinsella”) entered into an Exclusive Right to Represent Buyer Agreement with Terrance Mann (“Mann”). The buyer agreement listed Archie Graham (“Graham”)…
Article - January 3, 2024 - VAR Legal Team
Best Interests of the Client – Legal Case Study – December 2023
“Winning Offer” This case study highlights the importance of understanding your clients’ objectives, expectations, and failing to safeguard your client. The damage done in this case illustrates why…
Article - December 1, 2023 - VAR Legal Team
Omissions in Contract – Legal Case Study – November 2023
The Situation: Reece Beekman (“Beekman”) was issued a real estate salesperson license in May of 2022. Beekman is affiliated with Pack Line Realty, Inc. (“Pack Line”). In June…
Article - November 2, 2023 - VAR Legal Team
Professional Negligence – Legal Case Study – October 2023
The Situation On April 6, 2017, Sharon Agent was issued a real estate salesperson license. In 2023, Agent was representing the seller of real property. On…
Article - October 1, 2023 - VAR Legal Team
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
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
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
Omissions in Contract – Legal Case Study – June 2023
The Situation: Stephen Branson was issued a real estate salesperson license and became affiliated with Virginia’s Best Realty, LLC on March 22, 2017. On March 9, 2022, Virginia’s…
Article - May 30, 2023 - VAR Legal Team
Truth in Advertisements – Legal Podcast
What is the difference between exaggeration and puffing? This week, the Legal Team breaks down two case studies about this subject.
Podcast - May 23, 2023
Dishonest Conduct – Legal Case Study – May 2023
Dishonest Conduct This case examines a scenario in which a listing agent added an addendum to a contract increasing the agent’s commission by 1% without first obtaining…
Article - April 27, 2023 - VAR Legal Team
Improper Delivery of Instruments – Legal Case Study – April 2023
“Delivering Reports Unasked” This case study highlights the importance of providing principals to the transaction written notice of any material changes to the transaction in a timely manner.…
Article - March 30, 2023 - VAR Legal Team
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
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
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
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