In response to the number of sales of distressed properties in our region, the Virginia Association of REALTORS® is sponsoring a free continuing education (CE) short sales seminar for brokers at the DAAR offices in Leesburg on October 9th, 9:00 am -12:00 pm. The event is for managing and principal brokers, education directors, and corporate counsel only. Featured speaker is Lem Marshall, VAR's Special Counsel, who will discuss "Foreclosures and Short Sales: Ethical and Practical Considerations", approved for three hours of broker management continuing education by the Virginia Real Estate Board. Visit the VAR event registration site to register.
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June 25, 2009
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After an inquiry by Schaefer Oglesby, Past Chair & Member of the Virginia Real Estate Board to PSI about the lenghly time frame for criminal background checks as stated in the PSI bulletin, PSI contacted the State Police and now has revised their information bulletin.The timeframe for criminal background checks is now Up to Two Weeks instead of the previous Ten to Twelve weeks as originally published. Now that's great news!
July 8, 2008
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VAR's Code is Good Business campaign makes it easier to understand NAR's Code of Ethics and demonstrates how adhering to the Code helps REALTORS® earn the trust of their colleagues and clients. Not to mention make more money. Now, all 17 articles of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics are in easy to read layman's language. We call it StraightTalk . If you need a refresher on the Code, or if you've ever felt confused by it, have a look.

