Action:
2025 Legislative Amendments
Action 6818
General Information
| Action Summary |
This action amends the Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations to conform to changes resulting from the enactment of:
• Chapters 479 and 495 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly
• Chapters 122 and 129 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly
• Chapters 463 and 466 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly
• Chapter 505 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly
The legislation within Chapters 479 and 495 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly amends the definition of “brokerage relationship” and two additional terms were added, “brokerage services” and “showing property.” Additionally, the legislation was amended to clarify how real estate regulants must handle brokerage agreements when representing clients.
The legislation within Chapters 122 and 129 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly amends the statute to eliminate the fee for licensees transferring between branches within the same licensed real estate firm.
The legislation within Chapters 463 and 466 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly amends the statute to expand the activities that unlicensed employees of licensed real estate brokers who manage properties are allowed to perform.
The legislation within Chapter 505 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly amends the statute to no longer permit regulatory boards to deny licenses, certifications, or registrations based on vague or arbitrary terms, such as “good moral character” or “moral turpitude.”
The proposed amendments conform applicable provisions of the regulation to the legislation. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act, but falls within the Executive Branch and
will be reviewed by the Governor's Office.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [8249] |
| Associated Mandates |
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
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Stage Type |
Status |
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10882
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/05/2025. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Anika Coleman
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Executive Director
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Address:
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9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
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Email Address:
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reboard@dpor.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)367-8552
FAX: (866)826-8863
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this board.
