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Sandra purchases a home in Virginia Beach using a deed of trust. She later defaults on her loan payments. Under Virginia law, who has the authority to conduct the foreclosure sale without obtaining a court order?

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D) The trustee, exercising the power of sale clause

Virginia is a non-judicial foreclosure state. When a borrower defaults, the trustee has the authority to conduct a foreclosure sale under the power of sale clause contained in the deed of trust — without any court involvement. This process is faster than judicial foreclosure states because no lawsuit or court order is required.

Answer Options
A
The trustor, by voluntarily surrendering the property
B
The beneficiary, by filing a lawsuit in circuit court
C
The Virginia Real Estate Board, through administrative action
D
The trustee, exercising the power of sale clause

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