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New Law Video: Copyrights and Your Listing Photographs
September 12, 2018
Check out the latest Window to the Law video from the Legal Affairs division of the National Associations of REALTORS®. Watch and learn copyright best practices for listing photographs, including obtaining the necessary rights to photos and understanding the rights granted to third parties, such as MLSs. You may also view the slide presentation. […]
Check out Recent Caveat REALTOR® Podcasts on EMD and Teams
June 17, 2018
Earnest Money Deposits Laura and Jon talk about the risks involved for real estate licenses with regard to confirming that EMDs have been paid into escrow, particularly when it comes to the potential for identity theft. They also answer some questions from the legal hotline regarding how to handle EMDs, both from the listing and […]
Virginia REALTORS®Offers Legal Hotline to All REALTOR® Members
January 14, 2018
Did you hear about the latest NEW BENEFIT for REALTOR® members? The Virginia REALTORS® now offers a Legal Hotline to all REALTOR® members. This new Legal Hotline benefit is a web-based submission process to address your legal questions. To submit a question, you’ll need to be logged into the website with your Username and Password. Your broker will […]
Know the Rules: Real Estate Signs – Permits, Placement & Penalties – Monday, 10/2
September 21, 2017
Join us for a panel discussion on the rules governing real estate signs on Monday, October 2, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at DAAR, 21720 Red Rum Drive, #177, Ashburn, VA. Learn about the licensee print advertising requirements established by the Virginia Real Estate Board and receive an overview of Loudoun County’s new […]
DAAR Plays Key Role in Development of Housing Policy for Loudoun
August 22, 2017
Loudoun County’s Comprehensive Plan Stakeholders Committee increased their attention on housing by establishing a subcommittee solely focused on developing information and proposals on county-wide housing policies. Lars Henriksen, DAAR’s representative to the stakeholders committee, was selected along with seven other stakeholders to serve on the housing subcommittee. They will work with county staff to develop […]
Need to Know: Loudoun Changes Temporary Sign Rules; New State Law Addresses HOA’s Treatment of Signs
August 8, 2017
Over the past few months, there have been several changes made to rules pertaining to the placement of temporary signs on private property in Loudoun County and the treatment of real estate signs by Property Owners Association (POA) or Condo Owners Association (COA) in the state of Virginia. Temporary Signs on Private Property in Loudoun County […]
Broker Breakfast with DPOR Director Jay DeBoer: Presentation Available
July 16, 2017
Over thirty brokers and members of DAAR’s Board of Directors gathered on Friday, July 14th, 2017 to meet with Jay DeBoer, J.D., Director, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation who provided an update on legal issues and trends. Mr. DeBoer provided an overview on a variety of topics including changes to the Residential Property Disclosure Act form, types […]
Listen Up: Informative Legal Podcasts by Virginia REALTORS®
June 26, 2017
Check out the introduction to Caveat REALTOR®, a brand new show from the Virginia REALTORS® legal team. You’ll be able to listen on the go with this new format of legal updates. New podcasts focus on need-to-know information on home inspector licensing, assistance animals and home surveillance. Now available through iTunes and Stitcher.
Virginia REALTORS® Now Offers Legal Hotline to All REALTOR® Members
June 5, 2017
Did you hear about the latest NEW BENEFIT for REALTOR® members? The Virginia REALTORS® now offers a Legal Hotline to all REALTOR® members. This new Legal Hotline benefit is a web-based submission process to address your legal questions. To submit a question, you’ll need to be logged into the website with your Username and Password. Your broker will […]
April is Fair Housing Month: Important Resources Available
April 2, 2017
April 2017 marks the 49th anniversary of the 1968 landmark Fair Housing Act, which prohibits housing discrimination and draws attention both to the challenges that remain in housing and the progressive achievements to ensure Americans equal access to housing options. Because community is so central to the work and lives of our members, REALTORS® are […]