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DAAR Discussion: Financial Support in the COVID-19 Era

April 30, 2020

DAAR’s President, Barry Taylor, is hosting weekly, informal discussions on Zoom. Last week, Brett Friedman from DeLeon & Stang joined the DAAR Discussion. The discussion talked about the CARES Act and the stimulus package, and how it affects you. Brett is ready to answer questions and delve into details. BRETT A. FRIEDMAN, CFP (301) 250-7339 […]

Communicating with Sellers in Today’s COVID-19 Environment – Zoom Webinar

April 6, 2020

Prepping Your Listings for Sale: Communicating with sellers in today’s COVID-19 Environment Tuesday April 14, 1:30PM Zoom Meeting Join Leigh Newport with Staged by Design to discuss strategies for communicating during listing appointments, particularly during virtual appointments, where subtle body language cues are more difficult to interpret, even with the help of video. Learn how […]

Bright MLS Announces Bright Steps

March 20, 2020

    Bright Steps Offers a Variety of Data, Tools, Tips, and Special Allowances Aimed Toward Keeping the Market Moving During This Challenging Period   Bright is launching some temporary updates as well as the Bright Steps campaign to share updates and information during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.   The temporary updates include:   1. Relaxed […]

Coronavirus DAAR Office Closure Update

March 17, 2020

Coronavirus DAAR Office Closure Update: The DAAR office will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. through Friday, March 20th as a precautionary measure in light of the ongoing new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Please view this video from 2020 DAAR President Barry Taylor for more detailed information about our reduced office hours. Questions? Please […]

New Coronavirus (COVID-19) Precautionary Measures

March 12, 2020

All DAAR events, classes and meetings through April 13th have been postponed as a precautionary measure in light of the ongoing new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The following classes, meetings and events have been postponed: March 16th: Community Service Committee Meeting March 19th: Commercial Real Estate Class March 20th: Membership Development Committee Meeting March 20th: Grievance […]

Take Your Showings to the Next Level with SentriLock

March 11, 2020

With the SentriKey® Real Estate app, you have more tools right at hand to take your home showings to the next level. Opening the key compartment initiates the following new features to make your showing run smoothly. Showing Information Whether it’s “Please remove your shoes” or “The alarm code is 1234,” you now have showing […]

Introducing New SentriLock Features

March 2, 2020

SentriLock provided the following update regarding new product features: Now, you have the tools at hand to take your home showings to the next level. As soon as you open the key compartment with your SentriKey Real Estate app, you can access these new features for a smooth showing. Click here to view a brief […]

Revised Regional Rules and Regulations for the SentriLock Lockbox System in Effect March 1, 2020

March 2, 2020

Revised Regional Rules and Regulations for the SentriLock Lockbox System in Effect March 1, 2020 By: Matthew L. Troiani, Esq. Vice President of Professional Development & Chief Counsel Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS® The Board of Directors of the Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS®, Blue Ridge Association of REALTORS®, Dulles Area Association of REALTORS®, Fredericksburg […]

Get the Premier Credential in Seller Representation

February 28, 2020

DAAR’s Seller Representative Specialist class (SRS) is right around the corner! Earn the premier credential in seller representation. Join us for our SRS class on March 12-13 with instructor Matthew Rathbun. We are excited to have Matthew Rathbun as our instructor for this course. Mr. Rathbun is a veteran instructor and the vice president of […]

Every One Counts on the Loudoun County Census

February 28, 2020

There is a great deal at stake for Loudoun County residents during the 2020 Census. Did you know that Loudoun County loses $20,000 over 10 years for every one person not counted on the Census? Your 2020 Census response helps fund schools, healthcare, roads and more. Below are some key takeaways regarding the Census. Make […]