News
Welcome New DAAR Government Affairs and Communications Manager – Brenda Morton
December 8, 2017
We are pleased to announce that Brenda Morton is the new Government Affairs and Communications Manager for DAAR effective Thursday, December 1st. Her primary responsibilities will include advocating on legislative matters that affect the association, administering the Dulles Area REALTORS® Political Action Committee (DARPAC) and managing the association’s communications program. Brenda comes to us with […]
Call for Action – NAR Opposes the Final Tax Reform Bill
December 5, 2017
A new Call for Action launched on Monday, December 4. Join with NAR in opposing the Conference Committee Report when it comes up for a vote in both the House and Senate! Tell your members of Congress that incentives for homeownership and the capital gains tax exclusion on the sale of a home MUST be protected. […]
DAAR CE Shop Offering 20% Online Classes – December
December 5, 2017
DAAR REALTOR Members! Purchase your real estate education with The CE Shop throughout December and receive 20% off. This discount applies to all courses and packages including pre-licensing, post-licensing and continuing education. Use promo code DEC20 for all of December to save!
Phase I Begins – Loudoun County Wants to Know If You’re Renting Out Rooms
December 4, 2017
Are your clients interested in using their property for short-term rentals? If so, they may need to register with Loudoun County officials. Background The 2017 General Assembly passed SB1578, which allows localities to establish a registry of people offering short-term residential rentals and requires them to register annually. The law also includes an exemption from […]
In Memoriam: Trudy Goodwin
November 27, 2017
We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Trudy Goodwin, former Chairman of the Board for DAAR in 2002, who passed away last week. Before retiring in 2010, she was a REALTOR with Weichert, REALTORS and served on numerous committees and the Board of Directors for the association. The funeral service will […]
Call to Action: Senate Vote on Tax Reform Expected this Week
November 25, 2017
NAR is OPPOSED to the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” tax reform plan released by the Senate Finance Committee. The Senate is expected to vote on the measure the week of November 27th. If you have not so already, please let your Member of Congress know, via NAR’s Call to Action, that not only will millions […]
Join Us! International Forum – United Kingdom 12/1
November 24, 2017
Understand the Cultural aspects of United Kingdom! Learn the languages used, history, culture and correct etiquette for the United Kingdom clients. Trends focus on the profile and volume of the international clients who purchased U.S. residential property from the United Kingdom in our region and others are: How do you greet? Who in the family makes the decisions? What is […]
Important Notice about Changes to SentriLock Billing
November 24, 2017
To streamline the process for obtaining access to SentriLock keyholder services, you will receive an invoice directly from SentriLock for your key service renewal. Accordingly, key service renewal fees will no longer be paid directly to the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® as it will be paid to SentriLock. Beginning in November, you will receive several […]
House Passes Flood Insurance Extension; Vote Needed in the Senate before Deadline
November 24, 2017
As federal flood insurance nears expiration, the National Association of REALTORS® seeks fast work in the Senate. The House of Representatives passed legislation this month to reform and reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program for five years. But because the bill—which is backed by the National Association of REALTORS®—still needs Senate approval, it’s unclear whether the long-sought […]
Important Notification from MRIS: Changes to MLS Numbers and Listing Feeds
November 16, 2017
The vision of Bright MLS consolidates tens of thousands of agents across the entire Mid-Atlantic into one unified system. The consolidation process is big and started just a few weeks ago in the Central Pennsylvania area. But doing big things isn’t easy. Inevitably, changes this big come with challenges, and this conversion is no exception. […]