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You’re Invited: NVAR Standard Forms Updates Class – Monday, 1/7, 10AM-12PM
December 6, 2018
You’re invited to learn about updates to NVAR Standard Forms on Monday, January 7, 2019, 10AM-12PM, DAAR, Ashburn. Featured speaker Keith Barrett, Esq, Vesta Settlements, will review and answer questions regarding the latest changes effective January 1st, 2019. Free for DAAR Members. Register online here. For more information, view the flyer.
Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® 2019 Officers and Directors Installed
December 6, 2018
Phyllis Stakem, Principal Broker at RE/MAX Select Properties, Inc., Ashburn, VA, was installed as the 2019 President of the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® (DAAR) at the annual Holiday Party and Board Installation. The event took place on December 6, 2018 and included the installation of the eighteen local area REALTORS® and two Affiliate members […]
Update from Bright MLS: 7 Need-to-Know Rules, Listing Status Changes, DOM and More
December 6, 2018
Now that you’ve been using Bright as your MLS, you may have noticed some differences that weren’t quite so obvious when you first logged in, especially when you consider the rules, statuses and available property types. It’s important that you become familiar with these nuances, as well as the new rules and definitions that impact […]
Thank You for Making the 2018 Winter Warmth Drive a Success!!
November 28, 2018
The 2018 Winter Warmth cold weather clothing and blanket drive organized by the Community Service Committee was a great success! DAAR members dropped off coats from the end of September through November 12th. The Community Service Committee collected and distributed 20 huge bags of clothing, sheets and blankets to Mobile Hope, LAWS and The Loudoun […]
Active Under Contract vs. Pending Status: What You Need to Know
November 28, 2018
There are two statuses in Bright that seem similar, but have different meanings: Active Under Contract and Pending. While both of these statuses are used when a contract is in place, there are a few differences you’ll need to know about. The difference between Active Under Contract and Pending Status in Bright When a listing is in Active Under […]
Virginia REALTORS: Provide Your Opinion about the VREB Regulations
November 27, 2018
Now is the time to have your voice heard! The Virginia Real Estate Board (VREB) has begun the process of looking at and possibly amending the regulations that you, as a REALTOR®, are required to follow. The Virginia REALTORS has created a survey for you to take where you will have the chance to voice your […]
REALTORS: You May be Eligible for Group Health Insurance thanks to a New Virginia Law
November 26, 2018
This year, an important new law in Virginia approved expanding health insurance options for self- employed individuals, including REALTORS® who meet the self-employed eligibility definition. Effective July 1st, 2018, SB 672 , introduced by Senator Creigh Deeds, changed the definition of a group for the purposes of purchasing health insurance to allow a one-person single […]
Bright MLS Resources and Support
November 20, 2018
Welcome to DAAR’s Bright MLS page, your one-stop for submitting a technical or data related issue, accessing training resources and reviewing the latest updates on the system. DAAR Advocates for You To submit an technical or data related issue with the system, click on the image to the right and let us know! Progress on […]
Gift Card Donation and Cell Phone Recycling for Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter (LAWS)
November 18, 2018
REALTORS® and Affiliates give their time, talents and resources to the causes that matter most to them. This year the DAAR Community Service Committee is supporting LAWS. LAWS has provided emergency shelter, counseling, advocacy, support groups, legal services and support to victims of domestic and sexual violence completely free of charge for over 30 years. […]
October 2018 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Prices Remain High as Inventory Continues to Tighten
November 15, 2018
Overview October active listings continued to decline. October listings declined 16.7 percent from 1,312 in 2017 to 1,093 in 2018. October active listings in 2018 are less than half their 2014 peak of 2,209. Declines in active listings are widespread with active listings increasing in only one of the eight zip codes with more than […]