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When Your Client Dies 29.12.2020 6:58 ↓

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

Cyber Security & Liability 22.12.2020 7:43 ↓

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

January 1, 2021 Standard Forms Updates 15.12.2020 6:40 ↓

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

2021 Code of Ethics Changes 07.12.2020 9:49 ↓

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

Letters of Intent 01.12.2020 8:44 ↓

Jessica and Jon discuss Letters of Intent

Confirming EMD 24.11.2020 7:24 ↓

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

Conversation With FAA On Drone Safety 17.11.2020 21:46 ↓

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

Legal Descriptions 10.11.2020 11:00 ↓

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

Pre-Settlement Occupancy 03.11.2020 8:09 ↓

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

Code of Ethics Changes 27.10.2020 7:11 ↓

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

Rent & Mortgage Relief Program 19.10.2020 5:50 ↓

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

Antitrust & Commissions 13.10.2020 6:53 ↓

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

Land Survey Says 06.10.2020 10:43 ↓

The Legal Team discusses land surveys and their role in real estate contracts

Fair Housing: HUD Disparate Impact Changes 29.09.2020 8:13 ↓

Jon and Jessica discuss changes to HUD’s regulatory framework for disparate impact discrimination claims.

CDC Eviction Order 22.09.2020 15:08 ↓

The Legal Team provides information on the CDC Eviction order.

Emergency Preparedness Month (Again. Still.) 15.09.2020 13:05 ↓

The Legal Team discusses emergency preparedness.

Contract Updates 08.09.2020 5:38 ↓

Cate and Jon discuss changes to the purchase contract and septic language in the Standard Clause Booklet.

Buyer Letters – PS, I still love you 01.09.2020 8:13 ↓

Laura and Jon renews their discussion on buyer letters.

NAR-FEMA Flood Resource Toolkit 25.08.2020 8:29 ↓

As Tropical Storm Laura approaches the US, Laura and Jessica discuss NAR's new flood resources.

Escalation Clauses 18.08.2020 10:08 ↓

Laura and Jon discuss how escalation clauses work. Warning: there will be math!

Let's Reassociate (POA) 11.08.2020 12:41 ↓

The Legal Team discusses property owners’ associations.

COVID- 19 Workplace Safety 04.08.2020 8:56 ↓

The Legal Team discusses new workplace safety guidelines in Virginia

Who is in a Protected Class? 28.07.2020 8:39 ↓

The Legal Team discusses protected classes under federal and state laws.

Trade Fixture 21.07.2020 8:26 ↓

The Legal Team discusses trade fixtures in commercial real estate.

Source of Funds (Fair Housing) 14.07.2020 8:19 ↓

The Legal Team discusses the new source of funds protected class.