Laura and Jessica discuss what offers have to be presented, when and how.

Laura and Jon discuss essential terms in a real estate contract.

Laura and Cate discuss settlement provisions in contracts and whether the contracts are time is of the essence or on or about with regards to settlement.

Jessica and Jon discuss what to do if you witness discrimination during your transaction.

Jessica and Jon discuss the new and updated Standard Forms that will be released on July 1, 2021.

Laura and Cate discuss some of the new laws from the 2021 General Assembly that go live on July 1, 2021.

Laura and Jon discuss Article 10, Standard of Practice 10-5 Case Interpretations that were recently adopted by NAR’s Professional Standards Committee.

Jessica and Jon discuss a new holding in a website accessibility case.

Jessica and Jon discuss the current state of eviction law in Virginia.

Laura and Jon discuss the importance of having a business continuity plan.

Cate and Jessica discuss agents’ access to properties.

Laura and Jessica discuss the Guidance Document provided by DPOR for the Source of Funds protected class.

Jessica and Jon discuss law changes that will impact our armed service members.

Laura and Cate discuss the right and wrong way for buyer agents to handle offers on properties where the MLS offers less than their brokerage agreement for compensation.

On its 200th episode, Laura and Cate discuss the importance of buyer agency agreements.

Jessica and Jon discuss the basic regulations brokers need to know to be in compliance.

Jessica and Jon discuss appraisal contingencies.

Laura and Jessica discuss what you can do heading into fair housing month.
Resources and links:
Fairhaven – www.fairhaven.realtor
At Home With Diversity Certification – www.nar.realtor/at-home-with-diversity
NAR Book Recommendations – www.nar.realtor/fair-housing/fair…k-recommendations

Multicultural Real Estate Organizations:
National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB)
National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP)
Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA)
National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals (NAGLREP)

Laura and Jon discuss the duty of confidentiality.

Jessica and Jon discuss a recent Virginia case involving an assistance animal request.

Laura and Jon discuss issues that can arise in hot markets that could land you in hot water.

Jessica and Jon discuss electronic notaries in Virginia.

Cate and Jon discuss the sanctions authorized in the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual.

Laura and Jon discuss what individual and team licensees are required to include in their advertising.

Laura and Jon discuss closing costs and how buyer’s agents can maximize return for their clients.