In Virginia, the Statute of Frauds requires real estate contracts to be:

Verbal contracts for real estate are generally unenforceable under the Statute of Frauds. This misconception likely stems from confusion with personal property contracts, which can sometimes be oral if the value is below certain thresholds.

While notarization is often required for deeds and some real estate documents, it is not a requirement of the Statute of Frauds for basic contracts to be enforceable. Notarization provides additional authentication but is not the minimum standard.

Witnessing contracts may provide evidence of the agreement's existence but is not a requirement of the Statute of Frauds. Some contracts may benefit from witnesses, but it is not the minimum legal requirement for enforceability.