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REALTORS® Donate to Texas Communities Devastated by Hurricane Harvey

September 1, 2017

As the effects of Hurricane Harvey continue to devastate, forcing over 30,000 people into shelters across Texas, REALTORS® in Virginia as well as state and local associations, including DAAR, are responding to the needs of the southeast Texas community by donating to the Texas Association of REALTORS® Relief Fund. The fund was created with the mission of helping people who have […]

Special Announcements – Donors Needed at American Red Cross Blood Drive at Weichert

August 15, 2017

The American Red Cross will be conducting a blood drive at Weichert in Ashburn on Tuesday, September 19th. All are welcome and encouraged to participate. CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment.

June 2017 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Demand Rises as Sales Reach an All-time High; Inventory Remains Low

July 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 Bright MLS housing data from MarketStats by ShowingTime.  Overview After a few months of slow growth, the number of June closed sales […]

It’s Your Time to Lead: Join DAAR’s Board of Directors – Apply by 8/18/17

July 14, 2017

TAKE THE LEAD! Join DAAR’s Board of Directors Deadline to Apply: Friday, August 18th, 2017 DAAR is seeking candidates to become part of our 2018 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 Valuable benefits include: […]

DAAR Members Carole Taylor, Laura Audi and T.C. Cooksley Earn GRI Designation!

June 26, 2017

The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® is pleased to announce that Carole Taylor, Middleburg Real Estate LLC, Laura Audi, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, Leesburg, and T.C. Cooksley, United Real Estate, Reston, completed the REALTORS® Institute of Virginia program and have earned the Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation. “Completion of the coursework for the GRI […]

NAR Senior Executive Will Be Next CEO

June 26, 2017

REALTORS® have selected Bob Goldberg to succeed current NAR CEO Dale Stinton, who is retiring at the end of 2017 after 36 years at NAR and 12 as CEO. Goldberg currently serves as NAR senior vice president of Sales & Marketing, Business Development & Strategic Investments, Professional Development and Conventions. NAR’s leadership team chose Goldberg […]

NVAR Standard Form Changes – Effective July 1st, 2017

June 16, 2017

You’re invited to learn about the latest NVAR Standard Form Changes on Friday, July 21st, 2017, 10AM-12PM, DAAR, Ashburn, featuring speaker Keith Barrett, Esq,, Vesta Settlements.  Register online today!  Class is free for DAAR members. Effective July 1st, 2017, the following changes have been made to the NVAR Forms: 1. K1371 – USDA Financing Addendum a. This addendum […]

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 […]