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Be Aware of POA Form Language
July 12, 2017
The Virginia REALTORS® legal and government affairs teams are working to amend recently-changed language to a form that may affect property owner association related transactions. The Common Interest Community (CIC) Board has amended the Virginia Property Owners’ Association Disclosure Packet Notice Form, which is required to accompany all property owner association disclosure packets. This form […]
Need to Know: New Buyer Beware Disclosures Update
July 10, 2017
This past week many members were caught off guard by a change that the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) made to the Residential Property Disclosure Statement – Notice to Seller and Purchaser form (also known as the Residential Property Disclosure Act form). The Virginia REALTORS® legal and government affairs teams went to bat […]
DAAR Member Mark Miller Appointed by Governor to Library of Virginia
July 10, 2017
Congratulations to DAAR member Mark Miller, MBA of Leesburg, Realtor, Long & Foster, Ashburn, who was appointed by Governor Terry McAuliffe to The Library Board of the Library of Virginia. The Library Board consists of 15 members appointed by the Governor for five-year terms. The Library Board is a policy board that determines the scope […]
CFPB Final Rule Clear on Ability to Share Closing Disclosures
July 10, 2017
On July 7, 2017, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released the final rule amending the “Know Before You Owe” (KBYO or TRID) mortgage disclosure rule. As advocated for by NAR, the final rule clarifies the ability to share the Closing Disclosure (CD) with third parties – a victory for real estate professionals nationwide. As […]
Interested in Teaching at DAAR? Submit a Proposal
July 2, 2017
Interested in teaching at DAAR? Do you have a specific talent you would like to share? We are accepting proposals for the following: Real Estate Business Development Series (Submission Deadline: July 31, 2017) Feb. 5 – Feb. 9 Oct. 1 – Oct 5 Total Agent Series (Submission Deadline: July 31, 2017) Mar. 5 – Mar. […]
DAAR Members Carole Taylor, Laura Audi and T.C. Cooksley Earn GRI Designation!
June 26, 2017
The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® is pleased to announce that Carole Taylor, Middleburg Real Estate LLC, Laura Audi, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, Leesburg, and T.C. Cooksley, United Real Estate, Reston, completed the REALTORS® Institute of Virginia program and have earned the Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation. “Completion of the coursework for the GRI […]
Listen Up: Informative Legal Podcasts by Virginia REALTORS®
June 26, 2017
Check out the introduction to Caveat REALTOR®, a brand new show from the Virginia REALTORS® legal team. You’ll be able to listen on the go with this new format of legal updates. New podcasts focus on need-to-know information on home inspector licensing, assistance animals and home surveillance. Now available through iTunes and Stitcher.
NAR Senior Executive Will Be Next CEO
June 26, 2017
REALTORS® have selected Bob Goldberg to succeed current NAR CEO Dale Stinton, who is retiring at the end of 2017 after 36 years at NAR and 12 as CEO. Goldberg currently serves as NAR senior vice president of Sales & Marketing, Business Development & Strategic Investments, Professional Development and Conventions. NAR’s leadership team chose Goldberg […]
Need to Know: New Real Estate Laws Effective July 1st
June 22, 2017
New laws in Virginia always start on July 1st, and this year is no different. There are several new laws and other changes that could impact the real estate industry that will go into effect July 1, 2017. DAAR members joined with the Virginia REALTORS® during the 2017 General Assembly Session to help make sure […]
Effective July 1st, 2017 Home Inspectors in VA must be Licensed
June 16, 2017
Where did this come from? In 2015 and 2016, the Virginia General Assembly passed laws requiring the certification and licensure of Virginia home inspectors. Those requirements take effect THIS YEAR on July 1st. What does it mean? Effective July 1, if you recommend an unlicensed home inspector, YOU MAY BE LIABLE. Home inspectors with current certifications […]