Resale Certificate in a Common Interest Community
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
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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
What do you do if your tenant refuses or fails to sign the tenant’s rights and responsibilities form? Can you still file an unlawful detainer? Hear what our…
Video - November 6, 2023
What should you do if your tenant is deceased and you have left over money from the security deposit? Hear what our Legal Team has to say. Have…
Video - October 25, 2023
Is your firm still covered? Does this rule and certification requirement now apply to you? Make sure that you are in-the-know to avoid some hefty fines! Link to…
Video - October 10, 2023
How do YOU ensure that you get paid a commission for the work you do when representing a buyer in a real estate transaction? Have legal questions? Get…
Video - September 26, 2023
Join Jon Haley as he provides a brief overview of what you should know about EMDs in residential transactions. Have legal questions? Get answers with our Legal Hotline.…
Video - September 5, 2023
Do you know about the VRLTA’s newest update when it comes to tenant rights? Make sure to watch this video so that YOU are in the know! Have…
Video - August 23, 2023
Do you understand the 3 options for the Appraisal Contingency in our Standard Clause Booklet? Join Staff Counsel, Sean Olk, as he breaks down the differences. Have legal…
Video - August 8, 2023
VAR’s Associate General Counsel, Jon Haley, explains changes to Common Interest Communities that will take effect starting July 1st. Make sure that you’re aware of these new laws…
Video - July 20, 2023
⚡NEWS FLASH ⚡Virginia REALTORS® is releasing new form summaries in Spanish, Korean, and Tagalog! What are they? How should they be used? Join VAR’s Staff Counsel, Santiago Montalvo,…
Video - July 14, 2023
Can you cancel a real estate contract at anytime? Is there a unilateral right of rescission in Virginia? Join VAR’s Staff Counsel, Santiago Montalvo, as he debunks common misconceptions…
Video - June 22, 2023
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