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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 […]
What Change Do You Want to See in Loudoun?
June 1, 2017
Calling ALL DAAR Members – We need you to raise your REALTOR® voices! This is your chance to make sure Loudoun County officials hear from REALTORS® as they develop a new comprehensive plan. The County’s Envision the Future Workshops will be held in June and we need each of you to attend at least one […]
DAAR Recognizes REALTOR® of the Year, Circle of Excellence, Top Producers and Anniversary Award Recipients
May 31, 2017
The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® (DAAR) recognized several REALTORS® who rose to the top of their industry in 2016. The awards include REALTOR® of the Year, Circle of Excellence, Production, and Anniversary Awards. The following REALTORS® celebrated their achievements at the DAAR REALTOR® Awards Ceremony and Reception on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at DAAR […]
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 […]
Help Envision the Future of Loudoun County
May 10, 2017
Here’s another chance to have your voice heard – join us in helping develop the road map for Loudoun County! Loudoun County is reaching out to the public to get ideas and input to help create a new comprehensive plan. The “Envision the Future” workshops will be held in June and the County needs to […]
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 […]
DAAR Members Give Back: Build Day with Loudoun Habitat a Success!
May 2, 2017
REALTORS® and Affiliates give their time, talents and resources to the causes that matter most to them. From raising scholarship funds to assisting with home repairs and handing out needed supplies at the holidays, REALTORS® and Affiliates devote themselves to improving the lives of those in the community. Members of the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® […]
Loudoun’s Silver Line Plan Rolls Ahead
April 25, 2017
The Development Plan Goes to the Board The County’s plan for developing areas around the future Silver Line Metrorail stations is moving forward. On May 10, 2017, the Board of Supervisors is scheduled to review the draft Silver Line Comprehensive Plan Amendment (the Plan). The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® (DAAR) eagerly anticipates action by […]