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Don’t Delay – NAR Code of Ethics Required by 12/31/18. Take the Course on 11/30

November 11, 2018

NEW Two-year Cycle Deadline December 31, 2018 REALTORS® are required to complete ethics training of not less than 2 hours, 30 minutes of instructional time within two-year cycles. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS®. A new two-year cycle began January 1, 2017. The deadline for this cycle is December 31, […]

Urgent: Essential Tasks Before You Convert to Bright MLS

November 9, 2018

Now that you, as a DAAR REALTOR member, started the Bright MLS preview, it’s important to log in now to learn the system before you convert on Tuesday, November 20th. There are a variety of resources located on the Bright Power Up Page to help you prepare. LOGIN IN NOW Essential tasks to complete before you convert: Here is […]

DAAR Members Speak for Housing that is Affordable and Attainable!

November 9, 2018

Several DAAR members attended the November 7th Loudoun County Planning Commission Public Hearing and urged the county to provide housing that is affordable and attainable in Loudoun County. The hearing was held so that Commissioners would hear the public’s views on the county’s draft Comprehensive Plan – Loudoun 2040. This plan will guide the future […]

Advocates in Action: Attend the Nov. 7th Planning Commission Hearing!

November 2, 2018

We need you to join with DAAR President Holly Weatherwax and stand up for the real estate industry in Loudoun County on November 7th! That evening, the Loudoun County Planning Commission has scheduled a Public Input Session on the draft Loudoun 2040 plan and DAAR wants to make sure they know that we say YES! […]

November Government Affairs Committee Meeting Guest Speaker: Loudoun County Supervisor Geary Higgins

November 2, 2018

On November 7, 2018, members of the Government Affairs Committee will meet with Supervisor Geary Higgins. The Committee invited Supervisor Higgins in order to learn more about his priorities and areas of focus on the Board of Supervisors and as Chairman of the Transportation and Land Use Committee, as well as the critical issue of […]

It’s Time to Vote!

November 2, 2018

On Tuesday, November 6th, a General Election will be held at all precincts in Loudoun County. On the ballot will be candidates for United State Senator, United States House of Representatives, two Constitutional Amendments, and two Loudoun County bond questions. Additionally, some residents will vote to fill Town Mayor or Town Council seats. To verify […]

Register for Bright MLS Training Classes!

October 31, 2018

Bright MLS is excited to offer Conversion to Bright training classes to help you get to know the new Bright system. All Bright classes are free and walk-ins are welcome.  For more information about the conversion, click here. You can register for the following classes by logging into https://www.brightmls.com/#/home with your Bright MLS ID and […]

Join us for Bright MLS Conversion Training on November 1st and 2nd!

October 31, 2018

Important for all REALTORS: Bright MLS Conversion Training Begins Tomorrow! Join us for training at DAAR, on Thursday, Nov 1 and Friday, Nov 2, specifically designed to help you learn how to use the Bright System for your day-to-day tasks: Thursday, Nov 1 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Conversion to Bright: Search and More 12:00 […]

New Education Requirements in 2019 for Brokers and New Licensees

October 26, 2018

Beginning January 1, 2019, all brokers and new licensees (1 year or less) will have new education requirements! No hours were added to either broker requirements or PLE, however both have some of the existing hours allocated to specific topics. Brokers Next year, as part of the already required 8 hours of Broker Management & […]

Power Up: Bright MLS Preview Begins October 29th!

October 25, 2018

DAAR Members! Your estimated conversion date of Tuesday, November 20th, 2018 to Bright MLS is about four weeks away! Bright is excited to bring you onboard so you can take advantage of some of the innovative features Bright offers to help drive your business forward. It’s time to Power Up! Here’s what to expect. Your transition to Bright […]