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In this legal video, Santiago breaks down a real life case study to explain the duty of ordinary care that agents have. Have legal questions? Get answers with…
Video - December 5, 2024
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In this legal video, Santiago breaks down a real life case study to explain the duty of ordinary care that agents have. Have legal questions? Get answers with…
Video - December 5, 2024
In this video, Jon breaks down the new HUD guidance document that discusses the use of advertising for housing, credit, and other real estate-related things through digital media.…
Video - November 18, 2024
In this legal video, Sean goes over HUD’s new guidance document on compliance with fair housing laws when screening tenants for rental housing. HUD Guidance Document: https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/FHEO/documents/FHEO_Guidance_on_Screening_of_Applicants_for_Rental_Housing.pdf Have…
Video - October 31, 2024
In this video, Ryan discusses rules and restrictions around assessing the application process for prospective tenants. Have legal questions? Get answers with our Legal Hotline.
Video - October 15, 2024
In this video, Santiago goes over different scenarios to explain when a Buyer Broker Agreement is needed. Disclosure of brokerage relationship: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title54.1/chapter21/section54.1-2138/ Have legal questions? Get answers with…
Video - October 4, 2024
Is it a violation of Fair Housing to deny someone because of their source of funds if they use a real estate licensee? In this video, Santiago takes…
Video - September 26, 2024
In this video, Jon clarifies what is no longer allowed, what is still allowed, and how to know the difference when it comes to cooperative compensation. VAR’s FAQ…
Video - September 9, 2024
Can you offer seller concessions in the MLS with NAR’s new rule change? Does an advertisement of seller concession automatically bind a seller to the amount advertised? Find…
Video - August 20, 2024
On August 10, 2024, a new rule will go into effect, allowing buyers using VA loans to pay broker-related fees. Watch this video to learn the ins and…
Video - July 25, 2024
What happens when a home inspection is done, a deal falls through, but then the seller enters into another contract with a different buyer? What disclosures are required?…
Video - July 9, 2024
VAR Staff Counsel, Ryan Leonard, discusses the duty to obtain a resale certificate when a residential property being sold is part of a common interest community. Have legal…
Video - June 26, 2024
Join VAR Associate General Counsel, Jon Haley, as he explains how loan assumptions work, along with some items of caution to educate your client about. Have legal questions?…
Video - June 4, 2024
You are the listing agent. It is a day away from closing, the buyer is missing from action, and you just realized that the EMD was never delivered!?…
Video - May 14, 2024
Do you need to disclose potential ghosts or a sagging porch in a property? In this episode, Jon discusses the different disclosure requirements in Virginia (including 3 of…
Video - May 9, 2024
Join VAR Staff Counsel, Ryan Leonard, as he breaks down what the VRLTA says about the duties of a landlord AND tenant when it comes to mold remediation.…
Video - April 16, 2024
What are restrictive covenants? How can they be enforced or removed? Can a neighborhood ban rose bushes? Hear what VAR Staff Counsel, Santiago Montalvo, has to say about…
Video - April 8, 2024
VAR Staff Counsel, Sean Olk, discusses what a variable rate commission is, how to agree to a variable rate commission with a client, and the disclosure requirements when…
Video - March 15, 2024
VAR Staff Counsel, Sean Olk, discusses the role of a supervising broker along with the duties that they must perform. Have legal questions? Get answers with our Legal…
Video - March 4, 2024
What happens when laws conflict with each other? Our legal team explains how landlords should navigate conflicting laws when they have servicemember-tenants asking to break a lease early…
Video - February 16, 2024
This month, VAR Associate General Counsel Jon Haley puts on his “math teacher” hat to provide a refresher on how escalation clauses work. He covers what to do…
Video - February 7, 2024
VAR Staff Counsel, Santiago Montalvo, breaks down the new form updates for February 1, 2024. Make sure YOU understand these important changes to the standard forms. Redline documents.…
Video - January 18, 2024
They might have went out of fashion in the 90s but you could still encounter them today. Make sure that YOU understand some of the risks associated with…
Video - January 9, 2024
Join VAR’s Staff Counsel, Ryan Leonard, to learn more about when an attorney is recommended or required in different property management scenarios. Have legal questions? Get answers with…
Video - December 15, 2023
Let’s say that you are a broker and you are thinking about retirement. What are some steps that you should take to safeguard the interest of your business?…
Video - December 1, 2023
What is a settlement agent, who gets to choose the settlement agent, and what does a settlement agent do? Staff Counsel, Sean Olk, provides a brief overview on…
Video - November 17, 2023
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