Caveat REALTOR®

The Legal Team talks about not believing everything you read.

The Legal Team discusses the VRPDA and the disclosure requirements of sellers in a residential real estate transaction.

The Legal Team talks about advertising disclosures for REALTORS® in Virginia.

The Legal Team talks about 2 mass mailers that real estate professionals have been receiving. BOI letter: https://pxl-sccvirginiagov.terminalfour.net/prod01/channel_3/media/sccvirginiagov-home/regulated-industries/insurance/insurance-companies/administration-of-insurance-regulation-in-virginia/administrative-letters/AL-2025-05.pdf

The Legal Team discusses the new changes to the Eviction Diversion Program made during the 2025 legislative session.

The Legal Team discusses how to stay in compliance when advertising listings from other firms.

The Legal Team talks about accessory dwelling units in Virginia. What they are, what the law says about them, and whether they could be a method for increasing housing supply.

The Legal Team discusses the Disparate Impact doctrine under Fair Housing law and the update to federal enforcement.

The Legal Team goes over different examples of using AI in the real estate business and some ways it can go horribly wrong.

The Legal Team discusses the one-year anniversary of the NAR settlement.

The Legal Team discusses how to terminate a contract when another party fails to perform.

The Legal Team discusses some of the basics of compensation, including what you need to know as a buyer’s agent, as a listing agent, as well as the obligations imposed by the Code of Ethics.

The Legal Team talks about disclosing variable rates.

The Legal Team talks about the definition of “days” in real estate contracts.

The Legal Team talks about whether you need to disclose lead pipes. For more information: www.epa.gov/dwreginfo/lead-and-copper-rule-implementation-tools

The Legal Team discusses some of the risks and pitfalls that come along with buyer love letters.

The Legal Team talks about the form changes on July 1st. View the changes here: https://virginiarealtors.org/law-ethics/form-updates/

The Legal Team talks about how you can get involved with VAR through committees and the Board of Directors. For more information, click here: https://virginiarealtors.org/about-us/our-team/committee-overview/

The Legal Team discusses a new cryptocurrency scam that is targeting real estate professionals.

The Legal Team discusses some of the nuances around disclosing material adverse facts.

The Legal Team talks about the septic report and liability for false information.

The Legal Team reviews Agency and the different types of agency relationships that can be established with clients.

The Legal Team goes over some recent Legal Hotline questions and answers. The Scoop Webinar: https://learn.virginiarealtors.org/products/the-scoop-webinar-win-win-or-no-deal-negotiating-with-confidence-and-purpose

The Legal Department discusses some of the commonly asked questions about EMDs.

The Legal Department discusses the benefits and risks of using AI programs in advertising. Sign up for RI 507: https://learn.virginiarealtors.org/products/ri-507-ethics-and-professional-responsibility-virtual-course-may-06-07-2025-900-am-1230-pm