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DAAR Public Policy Forum: Future of Health Insurance for REALTORS®
August 31, 2018
Do not miss this unique opportunity to receive the latest updates on national legislative and regulatory efforts to expand access to affordable health insurance coverage. You will also gain valuable insight about navigating health insurance options. Join us on Friday, October 12, 2018 from 10-11:30 am. Attendance is free for DAAR members, $20 for Non-Members: […]
Special Forms Update: Private Well and/or Septic Inspection Contingency Addendum Revised
August 31, 2018
Effective September 15, 2018, NVAR’s K1360 – Private Well and/or Septic Inspection Contingency Addendum has been updated to permit the parties to designate either the Buyer or Seller as the responsible party for the Septic Inspection. The form was also revised to create additional protections for the Buyer in the event the Seller is responsible for the […]
Join DAAR as the County Honors Lars Henriksen with a Resolution of Appreciation
August 30, 2018
Two years ago, a small group of dedicated volunteers were given the tremendous task of creating a new road map and vision for the future growth and development in Loudoun County. DAAR was honored to have our Past President, Lars Henriksen, participate as a member of the Envision Loudoun Stakeholders Committee. He and his fellow […]
July 2018 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Despite persistent low inventory, sales continue to rise; condo sales reach record high
August 16, 2018
Overview For the 37th consecutive month, Loudoun County’s active listings declined, reaching the lowest recorded July inventory number in over a decade. At the end of July 2018, inventory was 19.1 percent lower than it was at the same point last year. This left 1,197 homes for sale at month’s end, with 2.1 months of […]
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, SentriLock users 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 […]