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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 […]

DAAR Member Bob Butcher Earns GRI Designation

October 14, 2017

The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® is pleased to announce that Robert Butcher, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, Hamilton,  Leesburg, completed the REALTORS® Institute of Virginia program and have earned the Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation. “Completion of the coursework for the GRI designation represents a commitment to industry knowledge and professionalism that not all agents […]

We’re Ready. Are You?

October 6, 2017

Tax reform.  Flood insurance reauthorization.  Data privacy and security. GSE reform. The National Association of REALTORS® advocates and tracks hundreds of legislative and regulatory proposals every day impacting real estate. How can you help? As a REALTOR®, you can act when called upon to weigh in on issues of importance to our industry with your Member of Congress. […]