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Tips to Comply with the Do Not Call Registry
July 12, 2019
While telemarketing and cold calls can be an effective way to grow your business, REALTORS® should make sure that those calls don’t violate telemarketing laws. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act prohibits telemarketing calls to consumers who place their personal phone number on the national Do-Not-Call registry. The Virginia Telephone Privacy Protection Act also protects consumers […]
Effective July 1, 2019, Unlicensed Assistants Can Either be Employees OR Independent Contractors
June 28, 2019
If you think this is a new law, you are right. July 1st marks the enactment of this and other new laws in Virginia. While the 2019 General Assembly Session ended in February, there was still some back and forth between the Governor and legislators through early May. This year’s legislative changes covered several areas […]
What’s in the Loudoun 2019 Comprehensive Plan for the Real Estate Industry?
June 24, 2019
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors finalized the Loudoun County 2019 Comprehensive Plan on June 20, 2019. The plan includes policies on land development, transportation, capital improvements, and public programs in Loudoun County through the year 2040. The new plan: Includes policies that are designed to increase residential density in the eastern part of the […]
Continuing Education in July Focuses on Industry Leading Topics
June 19, 2019
DAAR’s Real Estate School is dedicated to meeting the needs of your professional development by offering more classes and seminars designed to give you the resources and knowledge to stay on top of your business. DAAR is offering in-classroom industry leading CE courses designed to fulfill all 16 required hours within two days for Sales Agents. […]
Bright MLS Subscription Fees Decrease for DAAR REALTOR Members on 7/1
June 18, 2019
MLS fees are set to decrease next month for DAAR REALTOR members and other REALTORS belonging to a shareholder association. Starting on July 1, your fees will decrease to the following amounts: Member of REALTOR® shareholder association (includes DAAR): $35 per month ($105/quarter) Non-REALTOR® or member of a non-shareholder association: $53 per month ($159/quarter) Personal […]
May 2019 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Inventory Tightening Slows
June 14, 2019
Overview While inventory continues to hover near historically lows, the year-over-year decline in the number of active listings was notably smaller than in previous months. The number of active listings declined 5.7 percent from May 2018 to May 2019, the smallest year-over-year decline since July 2015, the same month that the current inventory tightening cycle […]
Social Media Boot Camp: Develop your Game Plan on June 7th
May 31, 2019
Do you want to ramp up your social media marketing? Join us for a FREE in-person training on Friday, June 7th, 10AM-12PM or 1PM-3PM at DAAR, Ashburn where you’ll learn how you can successfully use social media in your real estate business. Designed exclusively for real estate professionals, topics will include: Introduction to social media for the real […]
REALTORS® Confidence Index (RCI): Low Inventory Major Issue Affecting Transactions
May 30, 2019
REALTORS® have long reported low inventory as a major issue affecting transactions. That continued in April, according to the REALTORS® Confidence Index (RCI) survey. The REALTORS® Confidence Index (RCI) survey gathers monthly information from REALTORS® about local real estate market conditions, characteristics of buyers and sellers, and issues affecting homeownership and real estate transactions. The […]
Do You Want to Become a Broker? Real Estate Law Course Begins on 5/29!
May 23, 2019
Are you interested in elevating your knowledge, earning distinction as an expert or gaining a competitive edge? You may want to consider working toward your broker’s license. To become a broker in the state of Virginia, you must: Be a licensed agent for 36 out of 48 months consecutively Complete 180 classroom hours of real […]
April 2019 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Inventory Tightening Continues
May 15, 2019
Overview Inventory remains near historically low levels. There were only 970 active listings in Loudoun County in April 2019, the fewest number of April active listings in Loudoun County in at least a decade. While the number of active listings has increased off of the decade low set in January, the number of April active […]