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In Memoriam: Trudy Goodwin
November 27, 2017
We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Trudy Goodwin, former Chairman of the Board for DAAR in 2002, who passed away last week. Before retiring in 2010, she was a REALTOR with Weichert, REALTORS and served on numerous committees and the Board of Directors for the association. The funeral service will […]
Call to Action: Senate Vote on Tax Reform Expected this Week
November 25, 2017
NAR is OPPOSED to the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” tax reform plan released by the Senate Finance Committee. The Senate is expected to vote on the measure the week of November 27th. If you have not so already, please let your Member of Congress know, via NAR’s Call to Action, that not only will millions […]
Important Notification from MRIS: Changes to MLS Numbers and Listing Feeds
November 16, 2017
The vision of Bright MLS consolidates tens of thousands of agents across the entire Mid-Atlantic into one unified system. The consolidation process is big and started just a few weeks ago in the Central Pennsylvania area. But doing big things isn’t easy. Inevitably, changes this big come with challenges, and this conversion is no exception. […]
Virginia REALTORS® Offers Legal Podcasts: Your Guide to State RE Law
November 10, 2017
Listen to the Virginia REALTORS® Legal Podcasts each week! It is your guide to state real estate law. Virginia REALTORS® releases new episodes every Tuesday. Join the legal department as they discuss a different issue each week. Now available through iTunes, Stitcher, and GooglePlay. Click here for more information.
Are You Missing Out on Instant Savings? Check out NAR’s Benefits Program
November 9, 2017
Take advantage of your official NAR member benefits resource, NAR’s REALTOR Benefits® Program, with offerings and savings from more than 30 industry-leading partners including DocuSign, Sprint®, FedEx, and more. Click here to start saving today!
2018 DAAR Board of Directors Announced
October 27, 2017
Congratulations to the following members who were elected to three year terms at the Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 19th to the 2018 DAAR Board of Directors: Charlotte Bonini, Century 21 Redwood, Ashburn, 12/20 Robert Butcher, Berkshire Hathaway, Hamilton, 12/20 Omni Casey, Weichert, Realtors Ashburn, 12/20 Yvonne Holland, Pearson Smith Realty, Ashburn, 12/20 P.J. Riner, […]
Tax Reform Framework: A Heavy Burden on Homeowners
October 27, 2017
NAR is a strong supporter of tax reform but the framework that the Republican leadership and the Administration have put forward is not the reform that works for middle-income homeowners, even though at first glance it seems like it would be, since it calls for a near doubling of the standard deduction. But what often […]
REALTOR® RE-CHARGE: Conference – Presentations and Pictures Available
October 23, 2017
Over 150 members attended REALTOR Re-charge: DAAR; Conference & Expo at Embassy Suites Hotel in Ashburn on October 19th. The event was a unique opportunity for real estate professionals to take advantage of continuing education classes, hot-topic sessions, DAAR’s annual meeting membership update and elections and a best-in-real estate services expo. View the pictures from […]
DAAR is Closed on Thursday, October 19th – Visit us at the REALTOR Recharge Conference & Expo
October 18, 2017
DAAR will be closed on Thursday, October 19th for our annual REALTOR Recharge Conference and Expo at the Embassy Suites, 44610 Waxpool Rd, Ashburn, VA 20147. We look forward to seeing you there!
Slate of Directors for 2018 and Consideration of Bylaw Changes Announced
October 16, 2017
TO: All DAAR Members FROM: Barry Allbright, 2017 Nomination Committee Chair Jackie Lawlor, 2017 DAAR Chair RE: Slate of Officer’s & Directors for 2018 and Bylaw Changes This memo serves as official notice to the DAAR membership of the Slate of Directors for election at the October 19th, 2017 Annual Membership Meeting to be held at the […]