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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 […]
NVAR Standard Forms Changes Effective July 1, 2019; Attend Class on 6/27
June 10, 2019
You’re invited to learn about updates to NVAR Contract Forms on Thursday, June 27, 2019, 10AM-12PM, DAAR, Ashburn. Featured speaker Sarah Louppe Petcher, S & T Law Group, will review and answer key questions regarding the changes effective July 1st, 2019. Free for DAAR Members. Register online here. For more information, view the flyer. NVAR forms changes effective July 1st, 2019: 1. Residential Sales […]
NAR Legal Webinar: The MLS Hour: Off-MLS Listings – Thursday, June 20th
June 6, 2019
Off-MLS Listings have quickly become a hot button issue across the country. Join NAR Associate General Counsel Charlie Lee and NAR MLS experts on Thursday, June 20th, 2PM for a webinar discussion about how NAR MLS Policy addresses these types of listings. They’ll also cover legal considerations and other operational concerns when dealing with these […]
DAAR Announces SentriConnect™ and One Day Codes
June 3, 2019
One of the many benefits of the SentriLock® lockbox for listing agents is the ability to provide temporary access to appraisers and contractors to a property. We are pleased to announce that this access is now available for DAAR REALTOR® members. Listing agents can use the SentriSmart® mobile app to grant temporary lockbox access with SentriConnect™ […]