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CE Shop: Convenient On-Line Learning at a Discount – Save 20% off Courses
July 27, 2017
It’s back-to-school time! Don’t forget to pencil in some time to complete your Continuing Education credit hours! DAAR’s partnership with The CE Shop means you can learn when and where it’s convenient for you. Save money today by taking advantage of the CE Shop’s sale in August – 20% savings on the online course catalog! Type in the promotional code […]
Broker Breakfast with DPOR Director Jay DeBoer: Presentation Available
July 16, 2017
Over thirty brokers and members of DAAR’s Board of Directors gathered on Friday, July 14th, 2017 to meet with Jay DeBoer, J.D., Director, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation who provided an update on legal issues and trends. Mr. DeBoer provided an overview on a variety of topics including changes to the Residential Property Disclosure Act form, types […]
June 2017 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Demand Rises as Sales Reach an All-time High; Inventory Remains Low
July 14, 2017
The following analysis of the Loudoun County, Virginia housing market has been prepared by George Mason University’s Center for Regional Analysis. It was prepared for the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® by analyzing Bright MLS housing data from MarketStats by ShowingTime. Overview After a few months of slow growth, the number of June closed sales […]
It’s Your Time to Lead: Join DAAR’s Board of Directors – Apply by 8/18/17
July 14, 2017
TAKE THE LEAD! Join DAAR’s Board of Directors Deadline to Apply: Friday, August 18th, 2017 DAAR is seeking candidates to become part of our 2018 leadership team. If you or someone you know is interested in taking your membership to the next level, please review the information below and submit your application Valuable benefits include: […]
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 […]