Virginia Contract Law

Overview

You might think, "I'm not a lawyer, so why should I be concerned about contracts?" In Virginia, however, all real estate purchase agreements must be in writing, making it critical that licensees understand the contracts used in transactions. This course covers the basics of forming a contract as well as listing and buyer broker agreements. It also examines the terms of the Virginia Residential Contract of Purchase and concludes with a review of Virginia case studies illustrating common transaction errors that licensees must avoid.

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Objectives

  • Describe the legal requirements of a valid real estate contract
  • Identify the main types of listing agreements
  • Describe the types of buyer broker agreements
  • Explain the clauses in the Virginia Residential Contract of Purchase
  • Recognize how to properly write contracts and avoid common contract mistakes 

Designed For:

Virginia real estate professionals in all stages of their career




Course Information

Adding additional credit may change exam requirements.