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New Features on the SentriSmart® app! Touch ID and Facial Recognition, Agent Safety
May 31, 2018
We are excited to announce an update to the SentriSmart® app that is available NOW!. The two new features are: Touch ID and Facial Recognition Agent Safety Touch ID and Facial Recognition Android and iPhone users will now have the ability to set up Touch ID and Facial Recognition to quickly and easily access your […]
Sardone Celebrates 50 Years of Service to the Industry
May 29, 2018
Earlier this month, Jerry Sardone, Jerry Sardone Realty LLC, celebrated fifty years in the business at a First Fifty Years celebration at Greenhill Winery in Middleburg. The Jerry Sardone Realty landmark building on Route 7 in Sterling has served the community for decades. Seven years after the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® (originally the Loudoun County Board […]
Which Roads in Loudoun County Need Improvement?
May 24, 2018
You have an opportunity to help Loudoun County Supervisors decide which highway and road projects to submit for funding from the Virginia Department of Transportation. The Board of Supervisors has 18 potential projects to choose from and may only submit funding applications for 10 of these projects. You can help them decide by taking an […]
Donation Presented on Behalf of JNCLA Recipient Brenda MacEoin
May 24, 2018
Earlier this year, Brenda MacEoin, ERA Teachers, was announced as the first recipient of the Jeanette Newton Community Leadership Award (JNCLA). 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 contribution, in their name, to a […]
Brad Boland Recognized by NAR for His Commitment to Home Ownership
May 23, 2018
DAAR is extremely proud to announce and congratulate Brad Boland for his induction into the 2018 RPAC Hall of Fame. “I am honored to be recognized for my commitment to helping people realize the dream of owning a home,” said Boland, a Broker with Keller Williams Realty Dulles. The Hall of Fame recognizes dedicated members who invest in […]
Virginia REALTORS® and National Association of REALTORS® Increase Dues for 2019
May 19, 2018
The Virginia REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS® approved an increase in dues for all REALTOR® members for 2019 to provide for the following: Virginia REALTORS® Dues Increase – $120 to $155* Additional resources to serve the membership and profession such as the legal hotline (value = $300/hour), Inman Subscription (value = $199/year) and […]
Weigh in on the Future Growth in Loudoun This Week!
May 17, 2018
Calling all DAAR Members! We need you to make sure Loudoun County officials hear from REALTORS® as they develop a new Comprehensive Plan. It is your chance to help the County address critical issues, such as where new housing developments could be built, what infrastructure improvements are needed, and how to make better use of […]
April 2018 Loudoun Market Stats: Inventory and Sales are Down; Condos and Townhomes see Record Median Sales Prices
May 14, 2018
Inventory and sales are down; Condos and townhomes see record median sales prices The following analysis of the Loudoun County, Virginia housing market has been prepared for the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® by the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University based on analysis of MRIS multiple listing data from MarketStats by ShowingTime. Overview […]
Loudoun County Short-Term Rental Registration Process Begins in July
May 10, 2018
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors recently adopted a new ordinance that requires some operators of short-term residential rentals to register with the county. Beginning July 1, 2018, property owners who rent their property for 30 days or less will be required to provide county officials with information about their rentals. Real estate licensees and […]
MRIS System Performance and Sold Listing Status Update
May 9, 2018
MRIS System Performance Update As many know, the MRIS system has experienced overall system slowness as well as specific significant incidents of slowness over the past few months. According to a recent MRIS Bright MLS update to Associations, several key issues have been identified and addressed. It is believed that changes made have improved the experience for MRIS subscribers on […]