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REALTOR® Safety Does Matter! – 9/11
August 1, 2017
REALTOR® Safety Does Matter! September 11, 2017 10:30a.m. – 12:30p.m. Join instructor, Kevin McGrath to quickly learn how to assess a potentially dangerous situation and take appropriate action. Have you ever shown a home to complete strangers and realized at that moment how vulnerable you were and you didn’t take any safety measures? […]
CE Shop: Convenient On-Line Learning at a Discount – Save 20% off Courses
July 27, 2017
It’s back-to-school time! Don’t forget to pencil in some time to complete your Continuing Education credit hours! DAAR’s partnership with The CE Shop means you can learn when and where it’s convenient for you. Save money today by taking advantage of the CE Shop’s sale in August – 20% savings on the online course catalog! Type in the promotional code […]
Broker Breakfast with DPOR Director Jay DeBoer: Presentation Available
July 16, 2017
Over thirty brokers and members of DAAR’s Board of Directors gathered on Friday, July 14th, 2017 to meet with Jay DeBoer, J.D., Director, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation who provided an update on legal issues and trends. Mr. DeBoer provided an overview on a variety of topics including changes to the Residential Property Disclosure Act form, types […]
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 […]
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 […]
Need to Know: New Real Estate Laws Effective July 1st
June 22, 2017
New laws in Virginia always start on July 1st, and this year is no different. There are several new laws and other changes that could impact the real estate industry that will go into effect July 1, 2017. DAAR members joined with the Virginia REALTORS® during the 2017 General Assembly Session to help make sure […]
Effective July 1st, 2017 Home Inspectors in VA must be Licensed
June 16, 2017
Where did this come from? In 2015 and 2016, the Virginia General Assembly passed laws requiring the certification and licensure of Virginia home inspectors. Those requirements take effect THIS YEAR on July 1st. What does it mean? Effective July 1, if you recommend an unlicensed home inspector, YOU MAY BE LIABLE. Home inspectors with current certifications […]
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 […]