Caveat REALTOR®

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Flood Insurance Best Practices Jan 01, 2019

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The Legal team discusses the best ways to help protect your clients when it comes to flood insurance. Jessica and Laura talk about flood insurance in general, as well as the ways in which it might be changing based on new federal legislation. They also discuss flood hazard areas and what your clients do and do not have to disclose. Finally, they answer a few Legal Hotline questions from you, our members.

2019 Standard Forms Update Dec 25, 2018

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This week, the Virginia REALTORS® legal team celebrates the holidays with an episode dedicated to the January 1 Standard Forms updates. Laura and Jessica talk about the 14 forms that will be updated and how those updates might affect your business practices. They also sneak in some quotes from holiday movie favorites as our gift to you!

Code of Ethics 2019 Update Dec 18, 2018

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This week, the Virginia REALTORS® legal team discusses the 2019 updates to the Code of Ethics. Laura and Cate talk about the update to Standard of Practice 1-7, and what that update means for you as a real estate professional. They also answer some possibly made-up hotline questions regarding this update.

January 1 New Laws and Teams Dec 11, 2018

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This week, the Virginia REALTORS® legal team discusses what you need to do to be compliant with the laws effective January 1, 2019. Jon and Cate talk about the new laws that will go into effect on January 1, with an emphasis on the laws regulating teams. They touch on the new definition of a team and what you must do to register with DPOR, and they answer some of the many questions we’ve received about these new laws.

Cybersecurity Part II Dec 04, 2018

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This week, the Virginia REALTORS® legal team continues the discussion of how to best protect yourself in the digital age. Jessica and Jon discuss strong passwords, password managers, and two-factor authentication. They also provide tips to protect yourself from phishing and other email-based scams. Finally, they answer a few legal hotline questions and provide best practices for you to limit the risk to you and your clients.

"Coming Soon" and Pocket Listings Nov 27, 2018

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This week, the Virginia REALTORS® legal team discusses the differences between properties that are “coming soon” and pocket listings. Jon and Laura talk about how to protect yourself as a listing agent if your clients want to use one of these two options, and the risky nature of pocket listings. Finally, they share tips that can help you limit your risk and answer some Legal Hotline questions.

REALTOR(R) and Equal Housing Opportunity Logos in Advertising Nov 20, 2018

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This week, the Virginia REALTORS® legal team discusses two items that can be very important in your advertising: the REALTOR® Block R logo and the Equal Housing Opportunity Logo. Cate and Jessica discuss how the Block R logo can be used by REALTOR® members and how the Equal Housing logo can be advantageous if used correctly and consistently. Finally, they answer a few legal hotline questions about using these marks in advertising.

Caveat REALTOR® with Virginia REALTORS®: License Renewal Nov 13, 2018

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This week, the Virginia REALTORS® legal team talks about the DPOR regulations governing license renewal. Laura and Cate talk about both how soon a new agent can start practicing and how DPOR handles transfers between firms. They also discuss the delay in license lookup for an expired license and how that does not mean you can continue to practice. Finally, they answer some common legal hotline questions on the topic.

Caveat REALTOR® with Virginia REALTORS®: Termination v. Release Nov 06, 2018

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This week, the Virginia REALTORS® legal team discusses how to use a notice of termination and a release, and how using one without the other can get you into hot water. Cate and Jon talk about the differences between the two documents and the situations in which you would want to use one or both. They also answer some legal hotline questions, including discussing how a new law can allow you to release the EMD without a signed release.

Caveat REALTOR®: Property Management Nightmares Oct 30, 2018

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This week, the Virginia REALTORS® legal team gets spoooooky with stories of property management nightmares! Cate and Jon discuss unauthorized animals, disappearing tenants, and abandoned property. Tune in and listen…if you dare!

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