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Get the Most Out of Your SentriKey App!

August 7, 2019

The new SentriKey Real Estate app features a simple design and action-based layout that helps you get things done quickly. Visit the SentriLock video page for a collection of short tutorials on how to perform key tasks with the app. Learn How To: Open the Key Compartment on our Bluetooth®Lockbox Enable Touch ID Release the […]

You’re Invited: Learn What Happens Inside the U.S. House of Representatives, 9/13, 9:30AM

August 6, 2019

Are you interested in understanding how federal laws impact your real estate business? Join us on Friday, September 13, 2019, for a discussion with our Northern Virginia Congressional delegation about issues such as health care reform, transportation infrastructure, and the National Flood Insurance Program. Bring your questions! The Town Hall is free but pre-registration is […]

DAAR YPN Chair Kathleen Stakem Named to Loudoun 40 Under 40

August 2, 2019

DAAR YPN Chair Kathleen Stakem, RE/MAX Select Properties in Ashburn was recently named to the prestigious Loudoun 40 Under 40. In its seventh year, the Loudoun 40 Under 40 awards recognize Loudoun’s rising business and community leaders. The selection committee, comprised of former 40 Under 40 honorees, received more than 150 nominations for this year’s […]

New SentriCard® Renewal Period

July 25, 2019

Did you forget to renew your SentriCard® today? Don’t worry, you will now you have a week to renew it. In response to issues raised regarding the 24-hour renewal period for your SentriCard®, you will now only need to renew your SentriCard® every seven (7) days effective Monday, July 29th. No need to worry about forgetting […]

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 […]