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?…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

⚡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,…

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…

Join Staff Counsel, Ryan Leonard, as he discuss security deposits and different scenarios that can arise at the conclusion of a tenancy. Have legal questions? Get answers with…

How should you guide a transaction through the home inspection process while being compliant with the Code of Ethics? Join VAR Staff Counsel, Sean Olk, as he breaks…

VAR Associate General Counsel, Jon Haley, explains the ownership rights of listing photos and best practices for protecting your business. Have legal questions? Get answers with our Legal…

What is the difference between a mere advertisement versus a recommendation/endorsement? When is a disclosure required? Learn how NOT to run afoul of Article 6 of the Code…

What is the difference between “Remediable” and “Non-Remediable” lease violations? Virginia REALTORS® Staff Counsel, Ryan Leonard, breaks down this topic in this legal video. Have legal questions? Get…

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