Mission
The mission of the Standard Forms Committee is to create, review and revise the standard forms developed by NVAR for its members. The committee ensures that the forms remain in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and consistent with real estate practice in Northern Virginia. The Standard Forms Committee is responsible for creating, reviewing, and revising the standard forms developed by NVAR for members.
NVAR Realtor® members and their clients appreciate the importance of standardized real estate forms and contracts to ensure that transactions go smoothly and protect all parties’ interests. NVAR is committed to researching, creating, revising, and providing access to standard forms that represent the highest standards of the industry and reflect the latest developments in real estate practice.
Committee Leaders
Chair
Andrew DiPaola
Vice-Chair
Christine Richardson
Meet the Committee
Gay Ashley
Janean Buchner
Robyn Hope Coleman
Todd Condron
Mason Dalman
Andrew DiPaola (Chair)
Heather Embrey
Tamara Inzunza
Carla Marshall-Moore
Christina Mesones
Courtney Parks
Christine Richardson (Vice-Chair)
Lisa Smith
Colleen Sweeney
Reem Trahan
James Vincent
James Williams
Janna Wolff
Jon Wolford
Patricia Young
Abdullah Baba
Victoria Baker (Chair)
Shawn Barsness
La Tique Collette
Mary Beth Eisenhard
Jason Groah
Edary Lavilla
Billy Liao
David Raffinengo (Vice-Chair)
Angelia Rorrer
NVAR recommends comprehensive zoning changes and incentives that facilitate the voluntary market-driven production of a wide range of housing choices at all price levels to suit our diverse population, including encouraging mixed-use development.
It is essential that comprehensive plans provide for the development of owner-occupied housing, to meet existing and forecasted housing demand without unreasonable zoning and land use restrictions that lead to increased costs for housing. Updating zoning ordinances and maps to encourage mixed use with higher residential density in existing commercial areas can provide new home ownership opportunities without affecting existing residential neighborhoods.
Committee Requirements
Eligibility
This committee is open to Realtor® members of at least five years, and Attorney Service Provider members.
Time Commitment
This committee meets twelve times annually with various classes in January and July when forms updates are released. It is required to review the forms in advance of each meeting. The term for this committee is one year.
Number of Committee Seats
This committee has a maximum of 15 Realtors® and five licensed Virginia attorneys.
Staff Liaisons
Arian Wahab
Associate Director of Legal Affairs & Professional Services
mawahab@nvar.com