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Seniors Downsizing Panel

June 5, 2020

As people age, many want to downsize, but don’t know how to start. Join us with our panel of downsizing partners who will share their expertise on how to make a smooth transition for your senior clients into a smaller home. The Panel will consist of a Professional Organizer, an Estate Sale Professional and a […]

Health Insurance for Associations UPDATE

June 1, 2020

You will recall that on Tuesday, May 20, 2020, Governor Northam vetoed our health insurance legislation (HB 795 and SB 235), despite nearly unanimous support of the bills in both the House and the Senate. This means any opportunity to move forward with creating a REALTOR® health insurance plan has stalled for 2020. This decision […]

DAAR CEO Announcement

May 29, 2020

DAAR is delighted to announce our new CEO, Amanda Brewer, will be joining us June 30, 2020. Amanda Brewer has over 10 years of experience in the Real Estate Industry, working for both REALTOR® Associations and in various real estate offices. She was most recently the Director of Membership of the Kansas City Regional Association […]

ICYMI: Staged by Design, Nite Owl Series

May 29, 2020

Leigh Newport, Owner and Principle Designer, joined DAAR to discuss current design trends both for living and selling. Be armed with your design dilemmas and be prepared to have some fun! This event is a combination of a short presentation of today’s design trends for living as well as Real Estate, combined with a round-table […]

NVAR Standard Forms Updates Class – Monday, January 4, 2021 at 10am-12pm

May 29, 2020

You’re invited to learn about updates to NVAR Standard Forms on Monday, January 4, 2021, 10AM-12PM.  Featured speaker Keith Barrett, Esq, Vesta Settlements, will review and answer questions regarding the latest changes effective January 1, 2021.  Free for DAAR Members.  Class will be held virtually through Zoom.  Register online here.

DAAR’s Food Drive

May 29, 2020

  Join us in helping our community and DAAR’s partnered 2020 charities, LAWS and Mobile Hope.  DAAR is hosting a “low-contact” food drive at the office on June 18, 2020 between 10am-1pm. DAAR’s Community Service Committee volunteers will take out your items and load them on our donation truck.  We are asking for any non-perishable food items […]

DAAR 2019 Awards – Update

May 29, 2020

After much consideration, Dulles Area Association of REALTORS®, has decided to move the 2019 Realtor Awards ceremony to a virtual platform due to the continued COVID-19 pandemic and health and safety best practices. We will still be dressing for the occasion and honoring all the award categories and winners in a Zoom setting. DAAR is […]

In Memorium: Jerry Sardone

May 26, 2020

It is with deep sadness we inform you about the passing of Jerry Sardone on Thursday, May 21, 2020. Jerry was a member of DAAR for 51 years and was a DAAR REALTOR Emeritus. Jerry served with honor on the Montgomery County Police Department in the late 1950’s and the early 1960’s as a member […]

ICYMI: DAAR Discussion – An Affiliate Exclusive

May 22, 2020

 DAAR’s 2020 President, Barry Taylor, is hosting weekly, informal discussions on Zoom. This weeks DAAR Discussion was “An Affiliate Exclusive”. We invited DAAR Affiliates to take part in the discussion to talk about trends in their industry, changes within their industry due to the Covid-19 pandemic and other business related topics. Thank you to […]

MRP Certified

May 13, 2020

  On May 1, 2020, DAAR hosted a Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification Course, sponsored by AAFMAA Mortgage Services. Congratulations to those who successfully completed the course.  The National Association of REALTORS® awards the MRP certification to Realtors® who help military personnel, veterans and their families find housing that lets them make the best use […]