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DAAR Members Appointed to National and State Association Posts

November 11, 2019

Congratulations to the following DAAR REALTOR® members and staff appointed to various committees and leadership positions within the National Association of REALTORS® and Virginia REALTORS® for 2020!  Your service is very much appreciated. National Association of REALTORS® Brad Boland, Keller Williams Dulles, Board of Directors, Business Issues Policy Committee and RPAC Major Investor Council Beckwith […]

NVAR Standard Forms Changes Effective December 1, 2019; Attend Class on 1/06

October 31, 2019

You’re invited to learn about updates to NVAR Standard Forms, effective December 1st, 2019, on Monday, January 6, 2020, 10AM-12PM, DAAR, Ashburn.   Changes to the forms are earlier due to the Bright Off MLS policy and POA statute related changes.  Featured speaker Keith Barrett, Esq, Vesta Settlements, will review and answer key questions regarding the […]

5 Things to Know About the Bright Off-MLS Policy

October 30, 2019

In order to help answer questions on the new Off-MLS policy, Bright MLS put together  additional resources including an infographic and video with their Vice President of Customer Support and Training, Mike DelGaudio. 5 things to know about the Bright Off-MLS Policy 1. All listings must be entered within one business day of public advertising. You […]

Let Us Know How the New Bright Off-MLS Policy Impacts Your Business

October 19, 2019

Bright MLS announced a new policy on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 that requires submitting a listing within 1 business day of marketing to the public effective Wednesday, October 16th, 2019.  FAQs can be found  here.  A fine of $5,000 will be imposed on Sunday, December 1st, 2019 for non-compliance. They also provided additional clarification via […]

Joint Study Confirms Relationship Between Real Estate Values, Public Transportation

October 17, 2019

Neighborhoods located within a half mile of public transit services outperformed those farther from public transit based on a number of factors, according to a report recently released by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and the American Public Transportation Association.  The report is timely as our region prepares to welcome the opening of the Silver […]

September 2019 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: 10-year Record Highs for September Sales

October 15, 2019

Overview Loudoun County’s year over year September median sales prices increased for an eighth year in a row, up 2.1% since last September. The end-month Loudoun County median homes sales price of $495,000 reflects a new 10-year record high. Closed sales across Loudoun County in September totaled 539, a 10-year record high, increasing over the […]

New to Bright MLS or Need a Refresher? Register for Training on Thursday, 10/24!

October 14, 2019

Are you relatively new to Bright or need a refresher? Please take time to join us for Bright Orientation, 10-11AM, Intro to Bright MLS, 11-12:30AM and Managing Listings and Sellers from 1:30-3:30PM at DAAR, 21720 Red Rum Drive, #177, Ashburn, VA.  Topics covered include setting up an account for branding and client preferences, how to […]

Window to the Law: Flood Insurance & Disclosures: What You Need to Know Now

October 10, 2019

Flood-related disclosures can generate a deluge of legal and ethical questions. What needs to be disclosed? How should you advise your sellers? What should you tell buyers about flood risk and flood insurance? Check out the latest Window to the Law video from NAR Associate Counsel Deanne Rymarowicz who answers these questions and more. Click […]

IRS Improves Deduction Safe Harbor for Mixed-Use CRE

October 10, 2019

The Internal Revenue Service this week released final guidance regarding a safe harbor to help owners of real estate enterprises determine whether they qualify for the new 20% deduction for “qualified business income.” While the safe harbor is largely unchanged in most aspects, it does ease the requirements for owners of mixed-use real estate (commercial […]

Why Your Online Reputation Matters

October 9, 2019

Your online reputation is the first thing clients notice when they Google you. But managing your online reputation can be time-consuming. Real estate is already a busy job, so a lot of brokers and agents forgo the additional task of collecting online reviews. That’s a mistake. Managing your online reputation is one of the most valuable things […]