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Did you know Virginia’s Real Estate Industry Generated $67 billion in Economic Activity?

November 16, 2017

Earlier this year, the Virginia REALTORS® commissioned research on the economic impact of the real estate industry to Virginia’s economy. This research built upon the study commissioned by Governor McAuliffe’s Housing Policy Advisory Council (HPAC) to quantify the impact of the housing industry on the statewide economy. Our research will be published this week and […]

DAAR CE Shop Offering 40% Online Classes on 11/24 and 11/27

November 16, 2017

DAAR REALTOR Members! Purchase your real estate education with The CE Shop throughout November and receive 20% off.  Purchase on November 24th or 27th and receive 40% off sitewide! This discount applies to all courses and packages including pre-licensing, post-licensing and continuing education.  Click here to take advantage of these offers!  Use promo code NOV20 […]

October 2017 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Flat Sales Growth and Low Inventory Remain

November 15, 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 Sales growth continues to remain flat as the 496 closed sales in October […]

Virginia REALTORS® Offers Legal Podcasts: Your Guide to State RE Law

November 10, 2017

Listen to the Virginia REALTORS® Legal Podcasts each week!  It is your guide to state real estate law.  Virginia REALTORS® releases new episodes every Tuesday.  Join the legal department as they discuss a different issue each week.  Now available through iTunes, Stitcher, and GooglePlay.  Click here for more information.

Are You Missing Out on Instant Savings? Check out NAR’s Benefits Program

November 9, 2017

Take advantage of your official NAR member benefits resource, NAR’s REALTOR Benefits® Program, with offerings and savings from more than 30 industry-leading partners including DocuSign, Sprint®, FedEx, and more.  Click here to start saving today!

REALTOR® RE-CHARGE: Conference – Presentations and Pictures Available

October 23, 2017

Over 150 members attended REALTOR Re-charge:  DAAR; Conference & Expo at Embassy Suites Hotel in Ashburn on October 19th.  The event was a unique opportunity for real estate professionals to take advantage of continuing education classes, hot-topic sessions, DAAR’s annual meeting membership update and elections and a best-in-real estate services expo. View the pictures from […]

DAAR Member Bob Butcher Earns GRI Designation

October 14, 2017

The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® is pleased to announce that Robert Butcher, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, Hamilton,  Leesburg, completed the REALTORS® Institute of Virginia program and have earned the Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation. “Completion of the coursework for the GRI designation represents a commitment to industry knowledge and professionalism that not all agents […]

September 2017 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Sales are Low as Tight Inventory Continues; Median Sales Price at September High

October 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 Sales growth continues to stall as the 517 closed sales in September was […]

We’re Ready. Are You?

October 6, 2017

Tax reform.  Flood insurance reauthorization.  Data privacy and security. GSE reform. The National Association of REALTORS® advocates and tracks hundreds of legislative and regulatory proposals every day impacting real estate. How can you help? As a REALTOR®, you can act when called upon to weigh in on issues of importance to our industry with your Member of Congress. […]

Gene Mock Receives Virginia REALTORS Honor Society Recognition

September 22, 2017

Congratulations to Gene Mock, Keller Williams, Leesburg, who has been recognized as a member of the Virginia REALTORS® Honor Society for 2016. The Virginia REALTORS® Honor Society recognizes members for their outstanding commitment, dedication and service to the local, state and national REALTOR® organization. Locally, he serves as a trustee of the Dulles Area REALTORS® […]