Caveat REALTOR®

On or Before 28.01.2025 4:48 ↓

The Legal Department discusses the significance of the phrase “on or before” in a real estate contract.

A Legal Victory for REALTORS 20.01.2025 7:12 ↓

The Legal Department discusses the recent legal victory in the Designworks case.

Joint and Several Liability 14.01.2025 5:37 ↓

The Legal Team discusses the basics of joint and several liability in residential leases.

Settlement Agents, what do they do? 07.01.2025 7:23 ↓

The Legal Department talks about the basics of settlement agents.

Whose Client Is It Anyway? 31.12.2024 8:20 ↓

The Legal Department discusses Article 16 of the Code of Ethics and how to ensure you do not interfere with an exclusive client relationship.

Selling Property of Deceased Client 24.12.2024 5:56 ↓

The Legal Department discusses how to handle listings where one of the owners has died.

RESPA – Holiday Refresher 17.12.2024 8:22 ↓

The Legal Department gives a refresher on RESPA just in time for the holiday season.

Real Estate Teams 10.12.2024 5:43 ↓

The Legal Team discusses the legal requirements for creating and advertising a real estate team

Seller Warranties 03.12.2024 7:44 ↓

The legal team discusses the types of seller warranties contained in form residential purchase agreements.

Inspection Paragraph 26.11.2024 5:46 ↓

The Legal Team discusses the inspection paragraph in the VAR contract and what it means when there is no home inspection contingency.

Statement of Tenant’s Rights 19.11.2024 5:02 ↓

The Legal Team discusses what is and is not required when it comes to providing tenants with a copy of the Tenant’s Rights and Responsibilities form.

Case Study on Vetting Vendors 12.11.2024 6:47 ↓

The Legal Department breaks down a case in New Mexico about whether brokers are liable for their recommended contractors.

How Firm Is the Contracted Settlement Date? 05.11.2024 8:38 ↓

The legal team discusses the different types of real estate contracts and how they affect the settlement date of the transaction.

Spooky Scams 29.10.2024 6:33 ↓

The legal team discusses how to protect yourself and your clients from scams.

AI and Fair Housing 22.10.2024 6:30 ↓

The Legal Team discusses the use of AI programs in generating content for your business and the corresponding Fair Housing issues to be aware of.

Ownership Disclosure 15.10.2024 4:45 ↓

The legal team talks about how to disclose if you or a family member has an ownership interest in a property.

Dual/Variable Rate Commissions 07.10.2024 7:24 ↓

The legal team discusses the rules for disclosing dual or variable rate commission arrangements.

Licensee Liability 01.10.2024 5:18 ↓

The Legal Team reviews the law in Virginia regarding agent liability.

Buyer Agency Agreements 24.09.2024 5:07 ↓

When do I need a buyer agency agreement?

Do I Need an Attorney for That? 17.09.2024 5:45 ↓

The Legal Team discusses some common legal scenarios for property managers and whether an attorney is required or recommended for such situations.

Breaking Up with Impossible Clients 10.09.2024 6:42 ↓

The legal team discusses how to reduce your liability when trying to end a relationship with an impossible client.

NAR Settlement Overview 03.09.2024 5:48 ↓

The Legal Team provides an overview of the NAR Settlement after the changes have been in place for a few weeks.

Resale Certificate Update 27.08.2024 6:06 ↓

The Legal Team discusses the process involved with requesting a resale certificate in a common interest community and the purchaser’s subsequent right to cancel.

Compensation Disclosure 20.08.2024 4:50 ↓

The Legal Team discusses how to stay compliant when providing required disclosures to your client.

Negotiating Commissions Ethically 13.08.2024 6:47 ↓

The team discusses how to negotiate commissions and stay compliant with the Code of Ethics.