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Important: Update from Bright MLS on System Performance Issues

February 6, 2018

In response to feedback received from members and local associations, Bright MLS CEO Tom Philips sent an email to us on Monday, February 5th, 2018 providing an update regarding ongoing issues with the system. Please note that they are working hard to identify and resolve issues moving forward. We will provide updates to you as […]

Join Us: NVAR Contract Updates Effective January 1st, 2018: Thursday, 1/25

January 17, 2018

  Join us for an overview of the NVAR  contract changes that went into effect January 1, 2018 from 10am – Noon. Featured Speaker:  Keith Barrett, Esq. Members:  FREE Non-members: $20 Flyer  

Department of Labor Looks at Expanding Association Health Plans

January 15, 2018

The U.S. Department of Labor took a first step toward expanding access to health coverage through association health plans by issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking that would broaden the definition of employers to include working owners, or sole proprietors or the self-employed. The notice also would broaden a provision that could allow for more […]

Virginia REALTORS®Offers Legal Hotline to All REALTOR® Members

January 14, 2018

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 […]

Schedule Your Code of Ethics Training – Due in 2018

January 6, 2018

REALTORS® are required to complete ethics training of not less than 2 hours, 30 minutes of instructional time within two-year cycles. Background on the change to a two-year requirement is here. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS®. A new two-year cycle began January 1, 2017. The deadline […]

NVAR Standard Forms Changes: Effective January 1, 2018

January 3, 2018

The following NVAR forms changes are effective as of January 1st, 2018: 1. K1338 Exclusive Right to Represent Buyer Agreement a. Paragraph 4, Term and Termination: This paragraph was modified to clarify the Buyer’s responsibility for payment of the Termination Fee. This means that any Termination Fee paid by the Buyer to the Broker is in […]

Join Us: NVAR Contract Updates Effective January 1st, 2018: Thursday, 1/25

January 1, 2018

  Join us for an overview of the NVAR  contract changes that went into effect January 1, 2018 from 10am – Noon. Featured Speaker:  Keith Barrett, Esq. Members:  FREE Non-members: $20 Flyer  

Get the Most out of Membership – Join a DAAR Committee Today!

December 9, 2017

One of the many benefits of membership is the opportunity to join a DAAR committee of interest.  Serving as a committee member will not only help guide the services and resources the Association provides to members but can benefit your business and work as a real estate professional.  The networking opportunities are invaluable, the insight […]

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. […]