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Become an Online Winner – Get Started with Your REALTOR.COM® Profile Today

September 12, 2018

Did you know you can claim REALTOR.COM® profile as part of your REALTOR® membership? Your online presence matters and your REALTOR.COM® agent profile lets you easily manage and maximize your professional online image. Key benefits for… Listing Agents  New agent profiles on realtor.com® ensure you are easily discoverable by consumers searching for your expertise online. Plus, you’ll […]

Coming Soon: 5 Can’t Miss Features in Bright MLS

September 7, 2018

While subscribers wait for MRIS and Bright MLS to merge their systems in October and November (exact dates TBD), we will begin highlighting features of the new upcoming system that you will be able to use for your business! According to Bright MLS, here are 5 innovative features you’ll be able to access: Matrix 360: […]

REALTOR Safety: 10 Tips for Holding a Safe Open House

September 7, 2018

Open houses can be a great sales tool—but hosting one also exposes you to numerous unfamiliar people for the first time. Take these steps to stay safe: 1. If possible, always try to have at least one other person working with you at the open house. 2. Check your cell phone’s strength and signal prior to the […]

Special Forms Update: Private Well and/or Septic Inspection Contingency Addendum Revised

August 31, 2018

Effective September 15, 2018, NVAR’s K1360 – Private Well and/or Septic Inspection Contingency Addendum has been updated to permit the parties to designate either the Buyer or Seller as the responsible party for the Septic Inspection. The form was also revised to create additional protections for the Buyer in the event the Seller is responsible for the […]

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

August 8, 2018

TAKE THE LEAD! Join DAAR’s Board of Directors Deadline to Apply: Friday, August 17th, 2018 DAAR is seeking candidates to become part of our 2019 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: […]

Thank You for Taking Action: Flood Insurance Passes House by Large Margin

July 26, 2018

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a four-month extension of the National Flood Insurance Program  in a bipartisan, 366-52 vote. Action now turns to the Senate. Once the Senate votes, the bill goes to President for his signature. Program authorization expires July 31. About 105,000 REALTORS® sent letters, including many DAAR members, to their members of Congress […]

Safety Matters: Safe Business is Smart Business – September 24th! 10AM-12PM

July 19, 2018

Join us for Safety Matters: Safe Business is Smart Business on Monday, September 24th, 10AM-12PM, DAAR, Ashburn Have you ever shown a home to complete strangers and realized the vulnerability of the situation especially if safety measures aren’t taken into account?  Being alert to danger no matter how benign the situation appears is a good […]

Gene Mock and Beckwith Bolle Receive Virginia REALTORS Honor Society Recognition

July 19, 2018

Congratulations to Beckwith Bolle, Carter Braxton Preferred Properties, Leesburg and Gene Mock, Keller Williams, Leesburg  who have been recognized as a member of the Virginia REALTORS® Honor Society for 2017. The Virginia REALTORS® Honor Society recognizes members for their outstanding commitment, dedication and service to the local, state and national REALTOR® organization. Locally, Beckwith has served […]

Kathy Jones to Receive Virginia REALTORS® Code of Ethics Leadership Award

July 13, 2018

The Virginia REALTORS® announced this week several esteemed 2018 awardees of excellence in various areas of real estate including property management, brokerage, education, and other business achievements, along with notable community contributions. The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® is pleased to announce that Kathy Jones, Long and Foster Real Estate, Ashburn, will receive the Virginia REALTORS® […]

Update: MRIS and TREND Conversion to Bright by the End of Year

July 6, 2018

DAAR was informed this week that kick off meetings are underway for planning the conversions of MRIS and TREND subscribers to the Bright system. Leadership teams of brokers, agents and association executives are being formed to provide insight into their needs and to ensure critical information and capabilities they rely on are in the Bright system when […]