Brokerage Agreements – Legal Podcast
The Legal Team discusses brokerage agreements—when they have to be in writing and how they can protect you and your clients.
Podcast - May 9, 2023
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Limited Service Agency – Legal Podcast
Cate and Jessica discuss limited service agency.
Podcast - August 17, 2021
Outdated Representation—Legal Case Study—May 2021
In this case, an agent failed to get an updated signed buyer brokerage agreement with the purchaser in what was supposed to be a dual agency transaction. Virginia requires that all agency agreements be in writing.
Article - May 2021
Buyer Agency—Legal Podcast
On its 200th episode, Laura and Cate discuss the importance of buyer agency agreements.
Podcast - April 20, 2021
Forging Too Far Ahead—Legal Case Study—March 2021
In this case, a broker signed her clients’ name to multiple documents, exceeding the scope of her authority and engaging in fraudulent activity. Brokers need to ensure that they are acting within the scope of their agency.
Article - March 2021
Beyond the Scope—Legal Case Study—February 2021
In this case, a broker acted outside of the scope of his license and agency by representing a client in a real estate transaction under an entity that was not a licensed real estate firm in Virginia. It highlights the importance of operating within the scope of your license and firm when representing others in real estate transactions.
Article - February 2021