Whether in the representation of a client purchasing property via foreclosure, or in advising a former client facing foreclosure. With a basic understanding of the foreclosure process in Virginia, and the risks associated with purchasing property at foreclosure, real estate agents will be better equipped to guide and advise their clients when dealing with a foreclosure. This course is especially relevant in the current market conditions, with the number of foreclosures and foreclosure sales on the rise. Agents are more likely to encounter foreclosures, or current and former clients facing foreclosure, in the coming months and years, making it imperative to have at least a basic understanding of the inner workings of foreclosures and the options available to clients.