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DAAR CE Shop Offering 20% Online Classes – December

December 5, 2017

DAAR REALTOR Members! Purchase your real estate education with The CE Shop throughout December and receive 20% off.   This discount applies to all courses and packages including pre-licensing, post-licensing and continuing education.   Use promo code DEC20 for all of December to save!

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. […]

Did you know Virginia’s Real Estate Industry Generated $67 billion in Economic Activity?

November 16, 2017

Earlier this year, the Virginia REALTORS® commissioned research on the economic impact of the real estate industry to Virginia’s economy. This research built upon the study commissioned by Governor McAuliffe’s Housing Policy Advisory Council (HPAC) to quantify the impact of the housing industry on the statewide economy. Our research will be published this week and […]

DAAR CE Shop Offering 40% Online Classes on 11/24 and 11/27

November 16, 2017

DAAR REALTOR Members! Purchase your real estate education with The CE Shop throughout November and receive 20% off.  Purchase on November 24th or 27th and receive 40% off sitewide! This discount applies to all courses and packages including pre-licensing, post-licensing and continuing education.  Click here to take advantage of these offers!  Use promo code NOV20 […]

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.

DAAR Calls for Housing That is Affordable

October 27, 2017

On October 16, 2017, Loudoun County’s Board of Supervisors hosted a Housing Summit to discuss the issue of housing affordability in Loudoun County. Brenda Morton, DAAR’s Government Affairs Manager, spoke about the need for affordable and workforce housing. She also offered practical solutions that could help the county address this important issue. “Affordable and workforce […]

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, […]

You’re Invited: Understanding Septic Systems & Wells – 11/29 at 9am

October 20, 2017

For the Real Estate Professional More than 50% of existing households and approximately 40% of all new construction is served by onsite sewage systems. This forum gives an overview of septic systems, construction basics, legal requirements and more.  It will also cover wills and review the NVAR Well and Septic Addendum. FREE 2 Hours CE […]

NAR Call for Action: Reform Our Tax Code AND Protect Middle Class Homeowners!

October 18, 2017

Take action and send the message to Congress: Don’t raise taxes on middle class homeowners! On, Wednesday, October 18, 2017, NAR launched a Call For Action to all REALTORS® to take action and send Congress a message. Please join the Call For Action with your fellow REALTORS® and sign up for the REALTOR® Party Mobile Alerts […]

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 […]