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Disclosure Law to Disclose or Not to Disclose? This is often one of the most challenging decisions a realtor can be faced with. This class is not an agency course, so the disclosures regarding brokerage relationships, dual/designated agency and limited service agency will not be discussed. We will look at what substantive disclosures are required to be made to one's own client as well as to other parties to a transaction. We will discuss the "Five Prong Test" that can be used to help determine your disclosure obligations and we will take a look at some interesting recent case law on the topic. 2 CE Credits

Keith Barrett, with Vesta Settlements, an Attorney and Entrepreneur, founded Vesta Settlements in 2011 and has overseen its growth from one employee in a temporary office space to a team 40 across six offices. Keith established and oversees the “big picture” for Vesta and ensures execution across operations and business development. Vesta has been included in the Washington Business Journal’s List of Largest Title Companies 10 years in a row. Simultaneous with the founding of Vesta Settlements, Keith founded what is now Barrett & Everhart, PLLC, which acts as counsel to Vesta Settlements and provides real estate related legal services to clients throughout Virginia. After transitioning from the private practice of law where he concentrated on litigation, Keith entered the real estate title and settlement business in early 2005. He quickly built a reputation as a trusted resource, educator and advisor to the real estate community on real estate transactions and related matters. Keith has conducted in excess of 5,000 real estate settlements, while also teaching a wide range of seminars and classes across Northern Virginia, including at NVAR, DAAR, BRAR, FAAR, individual brokerages, lending offices, sales meetings, tradeshows and business retreats. Keith has also shared his real estate and business knowledge on podcasts, radio and for the Virginia Land Title Association. Keith is a licensed attorney in Virginia, New York, Connecticut and D.C., a licensed title agent, and a Virginia Real Estate Board approved instructor. He serves on the Northern Virginia Area Association of Realtors (“NVAR”) Attorney Roundtable Committee (Past Chairman), is a member of the Virginia Bar Association Real Estate Section, serves on the Virginia Bar Association Real Estate Council, served on the NVAR Forms Committee for 8 years, including as Past Chairman and is on the Board of Directors for Loudoun Habitat for Humanity. Education: Hofstra University School of Law, JD, 1997. State University of New York at Albany, BA, 1994