This three-hour course will provide information to real estate licensees on the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics and how they can ensure that they comply with the Code of Ethics requirements. This is directed toward real estate licensees who are members of the National Association of REALTORS®. First, the course will thoroughly provide an overview of the Code of Ethics. The class will then examine the process by which someone files a complaint alleging a violation of the Code of Ethics. Finally, it will review some specific scenarios to provide examples of the most common violations relating to the Code of Ethics.​ CE/PL APPROVAL: 3 Hours Ethics and Standards of Conduct for CE; 3 Hours Ethics for PL

This one-hour course will provide the building blocks needed to understand how contracts work in the real estate business. First, the course will breakdown what a contract is and how to create an enforceable contract. The class will go through several real-life scenarios to apply the information learned. Next, the course will discuss breach of contract and potential remedies, followed by a discussion of the difference between terminating and releasing a contract. Finally, the course will go over potential contract defenses to look out for, and how contracts may be assigned. CE/PL APPROVAL: 1 Hour Real Estate Contracts for CE; No PL

This one-hour course will provide an overview of artificial intelligence (A.I.), how it is impacting the real estate industry, and potential pitfalls to avoid when utilizing A.I. software. First, the course will breakdown what artificial intelligence is and how it might be used in the real estate business. The class will go through several real-life scenarios to apply the information learned. Next, the course will discuss the use of A.I. in the context of Fair Housing as well as in advertising. This will be followed by a discussion of the duty of confidentiality, breaches of that duty, and the use of A.I. in contracts. Finally, the course will conclude with a discussion of intellectual property and a Q&A session. CE APPROVAL: 1 Hour Legal Updates, Not approved for PL

This course will provide the building blocks needed to understand fair housing laws and properly practice real estate without violating them. Throughout the course, we will look at real-life recent fair housing cases and discuss how the law applied in each instance. Pending CE/PL Approval

Now that we have been providing support for our members on THE HILL, we will give an in depth class on all that has changed this year. You want to learn about these changes from the lawyers that have been in the trenches fighting for REALTOR® interests. Get this update from the source that was "in the room when it happened" (Hamilton reference). We look forward to seeing you in class! This course will provide information on the laws passed by the 2025 General Assembly and how the new laws will impact your business. Pending CE/PL APPROVAL

Whether it's with your peers in the field or assisting buyers and sellers in communicating their needs, you have to be able to overcome the conflicts that may arise in your business. Jump in and resolve it, with the skills you will learn in this class from industry experts who have tried and true solutions. Your clients will thank you later and your peers will admire your approach to business. We look forward to seeing you in class! CE/PL APPROVAL: 2 Hours Real Estate Related for CE; 2 Hours Current Industry Issues for PL

This market has created friction between appraisers, who must follow USPAP and lender guidelines, and can only use the comparable sales that exist, and agents, who are seeing multiple offers, all above list price. Agents are also using escalation clauses, as well as an appraisal contingency. Both groups need to learn what the other side’s role is, as well as consider the inevitable change to this market, and what effect that will have on sellers who bought at the height of the market. CE/PL APPROVAL: 2 Hours Real Estate Related Subjects for CE; 2 Hours Current Industry Issues for PL

Got questions about your agency relationship? Want to know how brokers and Realtors® should work together? This course has the answers to the most frequently asked questions about agency. CE/PL APPROVAL: 2 Hours Real Estate Agency CE, 2 Hours Current Industry Issues/Trends PL

This one-hour course will provide substantive guidance to real estate licensees on issues frequently asked of the attorneys at the Virginia Association of REALTORS®. The lecture and materials are designed to clear up common misconceptions and misunderstandings about the legal obligations of real estate licensees. CE APPROVAL: 1 Hour Legal Updates with Flood Content; Not approved for PL

This course will give you the best understanding of how to use social media for your business, while ALSO protecting your business! You will work through, with the instructor, the way the Code of Ethics guides what you can and cannot do, all the requirements of online advertising, and enjoy a walk through of a series of real-life examples of how to apply the laws to your social media Enjoy this class and use social media responsibly! CE APPROVAL: 1 Hour Legal Updates with Flood Content for CE OR 1 Hours Broker Management; No PL