Caveat REALTOR®

Unrepresented Buyer Disclosure 05.08.2024 7:11 ↓

The Legal Team discusses when you should—and when you should not—use an Unrepresented Party Disclosure.

Co-Listing 28.07.2024 6:17 ↓

The Legal Department talks about co-listings, including an idea of the questions to ask and some of the dangers involved.

Fair Housing and College Students 23.07.2024 5:30 ↓

The Legal Team discusses how to stay in compliance with fair housing law when advertising properties near colleges and universities.

Presenting Offers 16.07.2024 7:05 ↓

The Legal Team discusses how to ensure your buyer’s offer is actually presented to the seller.

Vacant Land Scams 09.07.2024 6:08 ↓

The Legal Team discusses a scam that you and your clients should be aware of.

Rent With Reservations 02.07.2024 5:28 ↓

The Legal Team discusses the process and requirements for accepting rent with reservation when a legal matter with a tenant is pending.

NAR Practice Changes 25.06.2024 8:46 ↓

The team discusses NAR’s practice changes for working with buyers, specifically how to comply with both the practice changes and existing Virginia Law.

Questions on New Laws 2024 18.06.2024 7:38 ↓

The Legal Department answers some of the common questions members have about the 2024 new laws.

Midyear Form Changes for 2024 09.06.2024 7:35 ↓

The Legal Department talks about midyear form changes. Hint: You can follow along using the redline document while listening to this podcast episode. virginiarealtors.org/form-updates

Fair Housing and Source of Funds 04.06.2024 6:19 ↓

The Legal Department talks about Fair Housing.

New VA Rule for Buyers 28.05.2024 4:37 ↓

The Legal Team Discusses updated guidance from the VA regarding buyer agent commissions.

Types of Buyer Brokerage Agreements 21.05.2024 7:09 ↓

The Legal Team discusses when you need a Buyer Brokerage Agreement, and what types of agreements you can use.

Damage to Rental Property 14.05.2024 5:38 ↓

The Legal Team discusses the different ways to proceed when a rental property has incurred substantial damage.

Reports and Copyrights 07.05.2024 4:40 ↓

The Legal Department talks about copyright law and reports.

Disparate Impact 30.04.2024 5:35 ↓

The Legal Team discusses how disparate impact plays a role in Fair Housing law.

Common Fair Housing Exemptions 22.04.2024 7:44 ↓

The team dives deeper into Virginia Fair Housing Laws to make sure you know all the details about several exemptions.

Disability Accommodations in Fair Housing Law 15.04.2024 5:44 ↓

The Legal Team discusses the basics of reasonable accommodation requests and how to stay in compliance with Fair Housing law.

VA Loan Assumption 09.04.2024 6:48 ↓

The Legal Team discusses the assumption process for VA loans.

Restrictive Covenants 02.04.2024 6:09 ↓

The Legal Department talks about what a restrictive covenant is and how it might relate to Fair Housing Month.

Place of Business and Branch Offices 26.03.2024 7:03 ↓

The team discusses the laws and regulations around places of business and branch offices.

Mold Remediation for Landlords 19.03.2024 5:22 ↓

The Legal Team discusses the obligations on landlords and tenants to prevent and remediate mold.

Defects and Contracts 12.03.2024 5:26 ↓

The Legal Department talks about what a defect is.

Social Media Marketing 05.03.2024 6:36 ↓

The Legal Team discusses the use of other agents’ listings in your social media.

Kick-out Clauses 27.02.2024 5:08 ↓

The Legal Team discusses the basics of kick-out clauses and when they may be in your client’s best interests.

REALTOR® Arbitration 20.02.2024 8:07 ↓

The team discusses the Professional Standards Arbitration process for REALTORS®.