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Loudoun County Approves Expanding Route 15 North of Leesburg
July 24, 2019
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved plans to expand Route 15 north of Leesburg. The four-lane road will run from the Leesburg Bypass to the north side of Lucketts. Improvements to Route 15 also include a bypass around Lucketts and shoulders further north toward Maryland. Supervisors were presented with a Route 15 Safety and […]
Bright MLS Update: Directions Field will soon be Required on All Listings
July 18, 2019
We’ve all been there: three different map apps on your phone, and they take you to a commercial parking lot instead of the house you are trying to visit. While it may seem unusual in the age of GPSs and smartphones, additional driving directions are often required for properties located in rural areas or in […]
New educational toolbox for the SentriKey™ Real Estate app!
July 12, 2019
Access the new educational toolbox for the SentriKey™ Real Estate app! The new SentriKey™ Real Estate app offers you a simple design and action-based layout so you can get potential buyers in the home and get it sold. Simply download the app at Google Play or the App Store and get those showings scheduled. You […]
Bright MLS Progress Update – Summer 2019
July 8, 2019
Over the course of this year, Bright has been working to enhance products, services, and the organizational framework to provide subscribers with the most useful data for your business. While these efforts are ongoing, they are reporting that the following improvements have been made: Reports: New reports were added based on subscriber requests, including the […]
It’s Your Time to Lead: Join DAAR’s Board of Directors – Apply by Friday, August 8th
June 28, 2019
TAKE THE LEAD! Join DAAR’s Board of Directors Deadline to Apply: Friday, August 8th, 2019 DAAR is seeking candidates to become part of our 2020 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 online! Valuable benefits […]
Effective July 1, 2019, Unlicensed Assistants Can Either be Employees OR Independent Contractors
June 28, 2019
If you think this is a new law, you are right. July 1st marks the enactment of this and other new laws in Virginia. While the 2019 General Assembly Session ended in February, there was still some back and forth between the Governor and legislators through early May. This year’s legislative changes covered several areas […]
Continuing Education in July Focuses on Industry Leading Topics
June 19, 2019
DAAR’s Real Estate School is dedicated to meeting the needs of your professional development by offering more classes and seminars designed to give you the resources and knowledge to stay on top of your business. DAAR is offering in-classroom industry leading CE courses designed to fulfill all 16 required hours within two days for Sales Agents. […]
Bright MLS Subscription Fees Decrease for DAAR REALTOR Members on 7/1
June 18, 2019
MLS fees are set to decrease next month for DAAR REALTOR members and other REALTORS belonging to a shareholder association. Starting on July 1, your fees will decrease to the following amounts: Member of REALTOR® shareholder association (includes DAAR): $35 per month ($105/quarter) Non-REALTOR® or member of a non-shareholder association: $53 per month ($159/quarter) Personal […]
Coming Soon: Understanding this Status in Bright
June 14, 2019
Properties in the Coming Soon status are listings that are getting ready to be shown, but aren’t yet available for showing appointments. Listings may be in Coming Soon status for a maximum of 21 days. They also display an Expected on Market Date, which is the first date that the property is expected to be […]
June 2019 Primary Results for Loudoun County
June 12, 2019
Congratulations to the following candidates for winning their primary elections. Democratic Party primaries: Member, Senate of Virginia, District 31 Barbara A. Favola Member, Senate of Virginia, District 33 Jennifer B. Boysko Member, Virginia House of Delegates, District 87 Suhas Subramanyam Member, Board of Supervisors, Sterling District Koran T. Saines Sheriff Justin P. Hannah Republican Party […]