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DAAR Announces SentriConnect™ and One Day Codes
June 3, 2019
One of the many benefits of the SentriLock® lockbox for listing agents is the ability to provide temporary access to appraisers and contractors to a property. We are pleased to announce that this access is now available for DAAR REALTOR® members. Listing agents can use the SentriSmart® mobile app to grant temporary lockbox access with SentriConnect™ […]
Social Media Boot Camp: Develop your Game Plan on June 7th
May 31, 2019
Do you want to ramp up your social media marketing? Join us for a FREE in-person training on Friday, June 7th, 10AM-12PM or 1PM-3PM at DAAR, Ashburn where you’ll learn how you can successfully use social media in your real estate business. Designed exclusively for real estate professionals, topics will include: Introduction to social media for the real […]
It’s Time to Vote – 6/11 Primary Election
May 30, 2019
It’s Primary Election time in Loudoun County. On Tuesday, June 11th, voters in Loudoun County will head to the polls to nominate candidates for offices to be voted on in the November 5th General Election. Democratic Party primaries will be held for the following offices: Member, Senate of Virginia, District 31 Member, Senate of Virginia, […]
REALTORS® Confidence Index (RCI): Low Inventory Major Issue Affecting Transactions
May 30, 2019
REALTORS® have long reported low inventory as a major issue affecting transactions. That continued in April, according to the REALTORS® Confidence Index (RCI) survey. The REALTORS® Confidence Index (RCI) survey gathers monthly information from REALTORS® about local real estate market conditions, characteristics of buyers and sellers, and issues affecting homeownership and real estate transactions. The […]
You’re Invited: Learn About the Future of Housing in Loudoun County, 6/5, 9:30AM
May 24, 2019
Are you interested in finding out how many homes could be built in Loudoun County? Do you want to know where they might be built and what they might look like? Join us on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, when the DAAR Government Affairs Committee meets with the Deputy County Administrator Charles Yudd for a discussion […]
FHA Commissioner: New Rules Coming to Ease Condo Policies
May 24, 2019
Federal Housing Administration Commissioner Brian Montgomery said that the agency will be finalizing new condo policies—long-awaited by the real estate industry–that could lift some restrictions and streamline processes to give a boost to the condo sector. Montgomery said that condos represent an opportunity to help boost affordable housing for first-time homeowners and seniors. “We anticipate […]
Plan to Attend NVAR’s Contract Form Changes Class on 6/27
May 23, 2019
You’re invited to learn about updates to NVAR Contract Forms on Thursday, June 27, 2019, 10AM-12PM, DAAR, Ashburn. Featured speaker Sarah Louppe Petcher, S & T Law Group, will review and answer key questions regarding the changes effective July 1st, 2019. Free for DAAR Members. Register online here. For more information, view the flyer.
Do You Want to Become a Broker? Real Estate Law Course Begins on 5/29!
May 23, 2019
Are you interested in elevating your knowledge, earning distinction as an expert or gaining a competitive edge? You may want to consider working toward your broker’s license. To become a broker in the state of Virginia, you must: Be a licensed agent for 36 out of 48 months consecutively Complete 180 classroom hours of real […]
Donation to Mobile Hope Presented on Behalf of JNCLA Recipient Gwen Pangle
May 23, 2019
Earlier this year, Gwen Pangle, Pangle and Associates, was announced as the second recipient of the Jeanette Newton Community Leadership Award (JNCLA) during the 2019 DAAR Awards Ceremony. The award, named after former DAAR CEO Jeanette Newton, recognizes a REALTOR® who portrays a dedication to leadership, community and public service, humanitarianism and courage. Recipients receive a $500 […]
NAR Files Motion to Dismiss Buyer-Side Lawsuit
May 23, 2019
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced it has asked a judge to dismiss the bombshell class-action lawsuit that accuses both the trade group and major real estate companies of conspiring to determine buyers’ agents’ compensation. NAR moved to dismiss the Moehrl v. NAR lawsuit on the basis that the complaint misrepresents NAR rules for […]