23 Apr 4.23.26 Contract Writing 4.23.26 Contract Writing Thursday, April 23, 2026 (8:00 AM to 10:50 AM) 2 Hrs Real Estate Contracts & 1 Hr Real Estate Related CE; 2 Hrs Current Trends/Issues Education Credits Hillsdale Conference Center-Classroom, Charlottesville, Virginia Details You're Registered! DescriptionLocationInstructorsCancellation Policy This is an in-person participation only. This course is designed to help real estate professionals strengthen their ability to draft complete and effective purchase offers. Participants will review the essential elements of bona fide offers and learn how to properly structure terms, conditions, and contingencies to protect clients and ensure smooth transactions. Special focus will be given to the correct use of the Virginia REALTORS® standard forms, including VR Form 600 (NEW Residential Contract of Purchase) and VR Form 1200 (Contingency Addendum). Through practical guidance and real-world examples, attendees will gain the skills needed to confidently prepare offers that are accurate, compliant, and professional. Learning Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Identify the key elements of a bona fide real estate purchase offer. Draft clear and accurate terms, conditions, and contingencies. Correctly complete Virginia REALTORS® Forms 600 and 1200. Apply best practices to reduce risk and protect client interests. Recognize and avoid common errors in preparing purchase offers. CE: 2 hours Real Estate Contracts, 1 hour Real Estate Related; PLE: 2 hours Current Trends. Thank you to our Sponsor: Fulton Mortgage Company Hillsdale Conference Center-Classroom - Classroom Hillsdale Conference Center-Classroom (Classroom)550 Hillsdale DriveCharlottesville, VA 22901 Map & Directions Patton, Donna Donna has been a REALTOR® since February 1996 and got her Broker’s license in January 2002. She was a Managing Broker for a local franchise brokerage from 2002 - 2017. She has her ABR, SFR and CRB designations. She has been instructing at CAAR since 2006.Involvement with CAAR: Board of Directors for CAAR in 2004 and then again from 2008 – 2010; PS&A/Grievance and have been since 2004; Chair of IS Committee 2003 & 2004; MLS Task force 2003; Education Committee 2006 and Co-chair in 2007; Professional Development Committee Liaison 2009; Communications Group liaison 2010; Recipient of Ethics in Action Award 2007; CAAR Honor Society recipient; Sales Associate of the Year for 2012Involvement with VAR: Standard Forms Work Group 2008-2013; Professional Development 2009; VAR Honor Society recipient Cancellation requests (written or phoned) will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. two business days preceding each class. All paid tuition other than the $10 non-refundable, non-transferable to another person deposit will be refunded. No refunds will be given for cancellations made after the close of business on that day. (Requests for refund consideration due to extenuating circumstances must be received by CAAR in writing within 15 days after class start date).