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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

The Legal Department discusses issues that arise when negotiating repair requests under home inspection contingencies. Click here to download the VAR Standard legal form: Home Inspection Contingency Addendum. Note: you must be logged into the VAR website to access our legal forms. https://virginiarealtors.org/law-ethics/standard-forms-library/ Need to ramp up your negotiating game? Discover your personal communication style AND how it shapes your business interactions with a new on-demand DISC course for just $100. You can find it now on our Learning Center website under on-demand courses, or click here to sign up: https://learn.virginiarealtors.org/products/disc-communication-strengthening-realtor-success-on-demand-course#tab-product_tab_overview

The Legal Department talks about a recent NAR update to their Clear Cooperation Policy. Have Fair Housing questions? Sign up for Jon's live webinar, “Current Fair Housing Issues & Answers” on April 16th at 2PM. Click here to sign up > https://learn.virginiarealtors.org/webinars

The Legal Department talks about who must sign. Want to learn more about contracts? Join Santiago for his live webinar, Contracts: Back to Basics on *April 17th at 10AM. Sign up at: https://learn.virginiarealtors.org/virtual-ce-classes This course is approved for 1 Hour Real Estate Contracts for CE; No PL.

The Legal Team discusses the effect of an Escape Clause in transactions involving a VA loan.

The Legal Team discusses Mediation Clauses in Real Estate Sales Contracts, and what they mean for you and your clients.

The Legal Department talks about rent control.

The Legal Department talks about how the Foreign Service Act applies to leases and what happens during a government shutdown.

The Legal Team discusses the circumstances under which real estate licensees can (and cannot) be involved in mobile home sales.

The Legal Department discusses changes to Article 4 of the Code of Ethics that went into effect in 2025.

The Legal Department discusses potential changes to the duties of real estate licensees in Virginia.

The Legal Department talks about the recent rule changes to the Telephone Consumer Protec-tion Act (TCPA).

The Legal Team discusses what the law says about how to give proper notice to another party in various scenarios.

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

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

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

The Legal Department talks about the basics of settlement agents.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

When do I need a buyer agency agreement?

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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