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May 2017 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Inventory Low Heading into Summer Months; Home Price Growth Continues

June 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 MRIS multiple listing data from MarketStats by ShowingTime.  Overview • For the 23rd straight month, active inventory continues to decline. At the […]

Bright MLS Fees Reduced for REALTOR® Members

June 13, 2017

Great news! Starting with Q3 2017 billings, the Bright MLS subscription fee will decrease to $41 per month. This is a 25% reduction from the current REALTOR® monthly fee of $55.   This is an immediate benefit of the MRIS/TREND into Bright MLS consolidation that can be offered now, thanks to economies of scale and plan […]

Beckwith Bolle Elected President-Elect of the Virginia REALTORS®

June 12, 2017

Beckwith Bolle, Principal Broker and Owner of Carter Braxton Preferred Properties, an independently owned and operated firm in historic Leesburg, was recently elected the 2018 President-Elect of the Virginia REALTORS®, the business advocate for real estate professionals in Virginia.  She will become President of the Association in 2019. Beckwith has been a licensed real estate agent […]

Virginia REALTORS® Now Offers Legal Hotline to All REALTOR® Members

June 5, 2017

Did you hear about the latest NEW BENEFIT for REALTOR® members? The Virginia REALTORS® now offers a Legal Hotline to all REALTOR® members. This new Legal Hotline benefit is a web-based submission process to address your legal questions. To submit a question, you’ll need to be logged into the website with your Username and Password. Your broker will […]

What Change Do You Want to See in Loudoun?

June 1, 2017

Calling ALL DAAR Members – We need you to raise your REALTOR® voices! This is your chance to make sure Loudoun County officials hear from REALTORS® as they develop a new comprehensive plan. The County’s Envision the Future Workshops will be held in June and we need each of you to attend at least one […]

DAAR Recognizes REALTOR® of the Year, Circle of Excellence, Top Producers and Anniversary Award Recipients

May 31, 2017

The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® (DAAR) recognized several REALTORS® who rose to the top of their industry in 2016.  The awards include REALTOR® of the Year, Circle of Excellence, Production, and Anniversary Awards. The following REALTORS® celebrated their achievements at the DAAR REALTOR® Awards Ceremony and Reception on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at DAAR […]

Your Answer to Zillow’s ‘Instant Offers’ from NAR

May 29, 2017

In select markets today, the competition isn’t just from other neighborhood brokerages. It’s also from companies like OpenDoor.com and OfferPad.com, with attractive online platforms that promise sellers a quick, hassle-free, cash sale. Last week, Zillow joined the fray, introducing its “Instant Offers” platform in two test markets, Las Vegas and Orlando, Fla. The platform enables sellers […]

April 2017 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Home Prices and Sales Soar; Inventory Remains Low

May 21, 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 MRIS multiple listing data from MarketStats by ShowingTime.  Overview Loudoun County’s median sales price increased in April, rising 8 percent on an […]

Help Envision the Future of Loudoun County

May 10, 2017

Here’s another chance to have your voice heard – join us in helping develop the road map for Loudoun County! Loudoun County is reaching out to the public to get ideas and input to help create a new comprehensive plan. The “Envision the Future” workshops will be held in June and the County needs to […]

Tech Helpline – a free service to DAAR REALTORS® for technology troubleshooting and guidance

May 4, 2017

The Tech Helpline, a new benefit offered by Virginia REALTORS® for full dues paying REALTOR® members, provides free support for hardware, software, networking and digital devices. REALTOR® members can contact friendly and knowledgeable analysts via phone, e-mail, or online chat for help with any device. The Tech Hotline will troubleshoot problems and offer solutions, often by ‘remoting in’ to […]