Caveat REALTOR®

Laura and Jon discuss closing costs and how buyer’s agents can maximize return for their clients.

Laura Farley interviews Federal Aviation Administration expert, Tom Baker, on issues related to drone safety. For questions about Part 107 Certification, email UAShelp@faa.gov FAA weblink: faa.gov/uas Drone safety apps: LAANC and B4UFLY

Cate and Jon discuss the home inspection reports.

Cate and Jessica discuss updates on website accessibility cases.

Jessica and Jon discuss the DOJ antitrust lawsuit against NAR, and the related settlement agreement.

It’s a new year – goodbye 2020! – and time for New Year’s Resolutions. Looking for ways to improve your professionalism game?

Cate and Jessica discuss what to do if your client dies.

Laura and Jon discuss a real-life case about a Virginia real estate firm dealing with cyber liability.

Jessica and Jon discuss the Standard Forms updates that will go live on January 1. For any suggestions or requests for a new form, you can email forms@virginiarealtors.org

Laura and Jessica discuss the approved changes to the NAR Code of Ethics. For more information: virginiarealtors.org/code-of-ethics-resources

Jessica and Jon discuss Letters of Intent

The Legal Team discusses your responsibilities for earnest money deposits (EMD), even when you are not holding it.

Laura Farley interviews Federal Aviation Administration expert, Erik Amend, on issues related to drones and real estate. Links for more information: www.faa.gov/uas www.dronesafetyawarenessweek.com www.faadronezone.faa.gov www.faa.gov/uas/programs_partnerships/data_exchange

The Legal Team discusses legal descriptions of real property and the importance of their accuracy.

The Legal Team discusses what happens when the buyer moves in before settlement.