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2026 Real Estate Regulation Updates / On-demand Course

Approved: 1 Hour Legal Updates CE

This one-hour course will provide details on the new regulations that went into effect in Virginia in 2026.

First, the course will provide real estate licensees with an overview of the regulatory changes.  Next, the course will cover the specific changes made to licensure and broker supervision. This will be followed by addressing changes to escrow, advertising, and disclosures.  Finally, the course will conclude with details on prohibited acts and a question-and-answer session.


Santiago Montalvo

Santiago Montalvo

Virginia REALTORS® Staff Counsel

Santiago brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Virginia REALTORS®. Before going to law school, he served in the Army and in various roles in the financial industry and engineering and technology industries. After graduating from American University Washington College of Law, he took his experience and worked as a solo practitioner as well as other roles with engineering firms. He then joined as Staff Counsel for Virginia REALTORS®. As Staff Counsel, Santiago contributes to the Caveat REALTOR® podcast, creates legal resources for members, and serves on the Standard Forms Committee.

 

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Part 1 - New Real Estate Regulations - 2026
Open to view video.  |  6 minutes
Open to view video.  |  6 minutes
Knowledge Check #1
2 Questions  |  6 attempts  |  1/2 points to pass
2 Questions  |  6 attempts  |  1/2 points to pass
Part 2 - New Real Estate Regulations - 2026
Open to view video.  |  15 minutes
Open to view video.  |  15 minutes
Knowledge Check #2
2 Questions  |  6 attempts  |  1/2 points to pass
2 Questions  |  6 attempts  |  1/2 points to pass
Part 3 - New Real Estate Regulations - 2026
Open to view video.  |  14 minutes
Open to view video.  |  14 minutes
Knowledge Check #3
4 Questions  |  6 attempts  |  3/4 points to pass
4 Questions  |  6 attempts  |  3/4 points to pass
Certificate
1.00 CE approval for 1 Hour Legal Updates with Flood Content credit  |  Certificate available
1.00 CE approval for 1 Hour Legal Updates with Flood Content credit  |  Certificate available