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Share Your Broker’s Opens on Facebook with Area REALTORS
August 15, 2018
Are you interested in marketing your broker’s opens to other area REALTORS? If so, please join DAAR’s Loudoun Broker’s Open group page on Facebook. The purpose of the group page is to provide an opportunity for area REALTORS® to advertise their Loudoun broker opens to area agents. The following guidelines apply to the Loudoun Broker Opens group page: […]
REALTORS® Score Big Win on Business Income Deduction
August 10, 2018
On Wednesday, August 8, 2018, the IRS published proposed rules on the 20 percent business income deduction that was created as part of last year’s tax reform law. The rules are a win for real estate because they make clear that broad limitations included in the law will not apply to real estate professionals. Under […]
Make a Difference in Loudoun County by Serving on an Advisory Board
August 9, 2018
You can help Loudoun County make better strategic decisions and provide your expert knowledge of Loudoun County by serving on an advisory board, commission, or committee. There are several opportunities for you to serve that involve a variety of topics. Below is a list of the current vacancies. The name of the committee is linked […]
SentriLock FAQ – Regional Lockbox Customization
August 8, 2018
If you are going to place your lockbox on a listing outside of your primary Association’s region or area, you may need to customize the lockbox’s region. Without customizing the region, SentriCard® holders outside of your Association may be unable to access your lockbox. If you are placing your lockbox in an Association that services […]
It’s Your Time to Lead: Join DAAR’s Board of Directors – Apply by 8/17/18
August 8, 2018
TAKE THE LEAD! Join DAAR’s Board of Directors Deadline to Apply: Friday, August 17th, 2018 DAAR is seeking candidates to become part of our 2019 leadership team. If you or someone you know is interested in taking your membership to the next level, please review the information below and submit your application Valuable benefits include: […]
Another Chance for You to Help Develop the Policies for Short-Term Residential Rentals
August 3, 2018
Loudoun County has launched a second survey to gather public opinion about issues related to short-term residential rentals. Last month, the county began requiring operators of short-term residential rental units to register their property and provide other information, such as their ownership status in the property, the number of bedrooms that could be rented, and […]
Dept. of Labor’s Association Health Plan Rule Challenged in Court
August 3, 2018
As DAAR reported in June, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) expanded access to affordable health coverage options for America’s small businesses and their employees through Association Health Plans. Last week, twelve attorney generals (AGs) filed suit against the DOL challenging the new rule. The state AG’s include New York, Massachusetts, California, Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, […]
Three Steps to Getting More Listing Feedback
August 2, 2018
Buyer feedback is essential when selling a home. But too often, feedback requests go unanswered and comment boxes left empty. Asking for (and receiving) feedback doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are three tips to help you get the feedback you need with ShowingTime. 1. Request feedback immediately. You’ve done the hard work of marketing […]
Breaking News: Flood Insurance Extension Passes Overwhelmingly
July 31, 2018
In a big win for REALTORS®, the National Flood Insurance Program will continue renewing or issuing new insurance for four more months under legislation overwhelmingly passed by the U.S. Senate today. The bill, which cleared the House last week, is expected to be signed into law before midnight tonight, when the program expires. “We applaud […]
Thank You for Taking Action: Flood Insurance Passes House by Large Margin
July 26, 2018
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a four-month extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in a bipartisan, 366-52 vote. Action now turns to the Senate. Once the Senate votes, the bill goes to President for his signature. Program authorization expires July 31. About 105,000 REALTORS® sent letters, including many DAAR members, to their members of Congress […]