Closing Time: Contracts Made Simple / January 28, 2026
Includes a Live Web Event on 01/28/2026 at 10:00 AM (EST)
- Registration Closed
Gain confidence with Virginia real estate contracts in this engaging two-hour class! You’ll learn the essentials, explore real forms, and leave equipped to explain key differences to clients—helping you avoid costly mistakes and elevate your expertise.
By the end, you’ll not only know the “what” and “why” of contracts—you’ll master the most important rule: READ THE CONTRACT! This knowledge will help you avoid costly mistakes, protect your clients, and elevate your expertise in every transaction.
Approved for: 2 hours Real Estate Contracts or 2 hours Current Industry Issues & Trends
Santiago Montalvo
Staff Counsel
Virginia REALTORS®
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.