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
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Liability with Multiple Tenants
The Legal Team discusses joint and several liability in tenancies with multiple tenants.
Podcast - October 13, 2026
Joint Ventures
The Legal Team discusses benefits (and risks) of joint ventures.
Podcast - September 29, 2026
Dangers of Social Media – Antitrust Concerns
The Legal Team discusses the dangers of social media and some antitrust risks associated with its use.
Podcast - September 22, 2026
Tenant Records
The Legal Team discusses the exceptions to the duty to keep tenant records confidential.
Podcast - September 16, 2026
Termination of Buyer Agency
The Legal Team talks about when the Buyer Agency agreement ends.
Podcast - September 8, 2026
Fiduciary Duty
The Legal Team discusses the duties that Virginia real estate licensees owe to their clients.
Podcast - September 1, 2026
Furnishing the Ratified Contract
The Legal Team discusses Article 9 of the Code of Ethics — the duty to put agreements in writing and furnish a copy to each party upon signing…
Podcast - August 26, 2026
Off-site Adverse Facts
The Legal Team discusses a unique scenario involving the disclosure of material adverse facts.
Podcast - August 18, 2026
BPOL Tax and Real Estate Brokers
The Legal Team talks about the Business, Professional, and Occupational License (BPOL) tax and what it means for real estate brokers and agents.
Podcast - August 11, 2026
Military Ground Installations
The Legal Team discusses the addition of military ground installations to the “buyer beware” list.
Podcast - August 4, 2026
2026 VRLTA Updates
The Legal Team discusses the 2026 changes to the VRLTA and how they affect property managers.
Podcast - July 21, 2026
2026 New Laws
The Legal Team discusses some of the new laws that went into effect on July 1, 2026.
Podcast - July 7, 2026
Commercial Property & Business Transactions
The Legal Team discusses how to handle a commercial transaction in which the property and the business are both for sale.
Podcast - June 30, 2026
Assistance Animal Guidance from HUD
The Legal Team discusses what you need to know about a recent memo from the Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding assistance animals.
Podcast - June 16, 2026
When Transactions Go Sideways
The Legal Team discusses what agents should and shouldn’t do when a residential purchase transaction starts to fall apart.
Podcast - June 9, 2026
Residential Contract Changes for July 1st
The Legal Team talks about what changes you will see on July 1st for the Purchase Contract.
Podcast - June 2, 2026
Update on Escrow Regulations
The Legal Team discusses the importance of avoiding potential escrow violations and the new regulatory updates.
Podcast - May 26, 2026
Non-Refundable Deposit
The Legal Team discusses non-refundable deposits and how your clients can use them.
Podcast - May 19, 2026
Showing Apps
The Legal Team discusses various issues when using showing apps.
Podcast - May 12, 2026
Disclosure Obligations SUM-1
The Legal Team talks about when you would use the SUM-1 form that is provided by Virginia REALTORS®.
Podcast - May 5, 2026
The Interactive Process
The Legal Team discusses the requirements of the interactive process in providing reasonable disability accommodations.
Podcast - April 28, 2026
New Advertising Regulations
The Legal Team discusses the new regulations for real estate advertising.
Podcast - April 21, 2026
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