For the first time since 2019, Virginia’s real estate regulations are getting a major update—and they’ll take effect April 1, 2026. Unlike the Code, which changes every year, regulatory updates arrive less frequently and can have a big impact on your day‑to‑day practice. This page gathers everything you need to get up to speed quickly, from plain‑language explanations to practical resources tailored for Virginia REALTORS^®.

Blog Articles

Here, we’re providing a look at all the articles our Legal Team has written to help prepare our members for the new regulations.

• New Regulations Are Coming! – 03/03/2026
• Regulatory Updates Coming April 1st – 02/02/2026

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Webinar Replay

If you couldn’t make it to our live webinar dedicated to the new regs on March 12th, we’ve got you covered. You can watch the replay by clicking the button below. Associate General Counsel Jon Haley will walk you through the new regulations and what they mean for YOUR business.

Watch the Replay Here

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Podcasts

• The Legal Team discusses the regulations review process and the new regulations that are going live April 1. – 03/17/26

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Downloadable Resources

• Real Estate Regulations - Changes Effective April 1, 2026
• Real Estate Regulations in effect until April 1, 2026
• 2026 Reg Review Updates - Redline
• 2026 New Regulations Comparison Chart