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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 […]
Virginia REALTORS® Now Offers Legal Hotline to All REALTOR® Members
June 5, 2017
Did you hear about the latest NEW BENEFIT for REALTOR® members? The Virginia REALTORS® now offers a Legal Hotline to all REALTOR® members. This new Legal Hotline benefit is a web-based submission process to address your legal questions. To submit a question, you’ll need to be logged into the website with your Username and Password. Your broker will […]
Your Answer to Zillow’s ‘Instant Offers’ from NAR
May 29, 2017
In select markets today, the competition isn’t just from other neighborhood brokerages. It’s also from companies like OpenDoor.com and OfferPad.com, with attractive online platforms that promise sellers a quick, hassle-free, cash sale. Last week, Zillow joined the fray, introducing its “Instant Offers” platform in two test markets, Las Vegas and Orlando, Fla. The platform enables sellers […]
April 2017 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Home Prices and Sales Soar; Inventory Remains Low
May 21, 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 Loudoun County’s median sales price increased in April, rising 8 percent on an […]
Tech Helpline – a free service to DAAR REALTORS® for technology troubleshooting and guidance
May 4, 2017
The Tech Helpline, a new benefit offered by Virginia REALTORS® for full dues paying REALTOR® members, provides free support for hardware, software, networking and digital devices. REALTOR® members can contact friendly and knowledgeable analysts via phone, e-mail, or online chat for help with any device. The Tech Hotline will troubleshoot problems and offer solutions, often by ‘remoting in’ to […]
March 2017 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Sales and Contract Activity Rise while New Listings Lag; Inventory Continues to Tighten
April 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 • Active inventory continues to decline and at the end of March was 18 […]
Important Notice about your REALTOR® Membership – Pay Your Dues Once During the Year
April 3, 2017
We heard you! In response to concerns raised about the confusing nature and timing of a two-payment system, you will receive only one invoice during the year for your REALTOR® membership dues. That’s right – one and done. On Wednesday, April 19th, 2017 you will receive a request to submit one payment for REALTOR® membership […]