Caveat REALTOR®

Laura and Jessica discuss what you can do heading into fair housing month. Resources and links: Fairhaven - www.fairhaven.realtor At Home With Diversity Certification - www.nar.realtor/at-home-with-diversity NAR Book Recommendations - www.nar.realtor/fair-housing/fair-housing-book-recommendations Multicultural Real Estate Organizations: National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) National...

Laura and Jon discuss the duty of confidentiality.

Jessica and Jon discuss a recent Virginia case involving an assistance animal request.

Laura and Jon discuss issues that can arise in hot markets that could land you in hot water.

Jessica and Jon discuss electronic notaries in Virginia.

Cate and Jon discuss the sanctions authorized in the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual.

Laura and Jon discuss what individual and team licensees are required to include in their advertising.

Laura and Jon discuss closing costs and how buyer’s agents can maximize return for their clients.

Laura Farley interviews Federal Aviation Administration expert, Tom Baker, on issues related to drone safety. For questions about Part 107 Certification, email UAShelp@faa.gov FAA weblink: faa.gov/uas Drone safety apps: LAANC and B4UFLY

Cate and Jon discuss the home inspection reports.

Cate and Jessica discuss updates on website accessibility cases.

Jessica and Jon discuss the DOJ antitrust lawsuit against NAR, and the related settlement agreement.

It’s a new year – goodbye 2020! – and time for New Year’s Resolutions. Looking for ways to improve your professionalism game?

Cate and Jessica discuss what to do if your client dies.

Laura and Jon discuss a real-life case about a Virginia real estate firm dealing with cyber liability.

Jessica and Jon discuss the Standard Forms updates that will go live on January 1. For any suggestions or requests for a new form, you can email forms@virginiarealtors.org

Laura and Jessica discuss the approved changes to the NAR Code of Ethics. For more information: virginiarealtors.org/code-of-ethics-resources

Jessica and Jon discuss Letters of Intent

The Legal Team discusses your responsibilities for earnest money deposits (EMD), even when you are not holding it.

Laura Farley interviews Federal Aviation Administration expert, Erik Amend, on issues related to drones and real estate. Links for more information: www.faa.gov/uas www.dronesafetyawarenessweek.com www.faadronezone.faa.gov www.faa.gov/uas/programs_partnerships/data_exchange

The Legal Team discusses legal descriptions of real property and the importance of their accuracy.

The Legal Team discusses what happens when the buyer moves in before settlement.

The Legal Team discusses proposed changes to the NAR Code of Ethics dealing with discriminatory speech and conduct. Click here for FAQ's from NAR about the proposed changes to the Code of Ethics: https://www.nar.realtor/national-leadership/committee-members-liaisons/nar-professional-standards-committee-recommendations

The Legal Team talks about the Virginia Rent and Mortgage Relief Program available to tenants and landlords during COVID. virginiahousing.com/RMRP dhcd.virginia.gov/eligibility

Laura and Jessica discuss antitrust issues related to commissions & how you can have a conversation with the other agent without violating the law or Code of Ethics