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Access National Bank Offers Great Rates (plus NO FEE any ATM) for REALTOR® Members
October 9, 2018
DAAR REALTOR® members can now take advantage of an exclusive offer from Access National Bank on an above-market interest rate Executive Checking account that offers a ton of great perks. Additionally, members get tailored service and direct access to a personal banker to assist with financial needs from savings plans to mortgage financing. VALUABLE BANKING BENEFITS: […]
Bright MLS Numbers will Soon include a Geographic Identifier
October 5, 2018
After hearing feedback from subscribers and area associations on the benefits of having a geographic identifier within the Listing Number format, they are planning to reintroduce this in Bright. Because there are several duplicate county names in different states (for example Montgomery MD and PA, Kent, MD and DE) 2 character codes cannot be used […]
IRS to Issue Clarification on Client Meal Deductibility under New Tax Law
October 4, 2018
The Internal Revenue Service is working on guidance that would clarify the deductibility of expenses for client meals under the new tax law, The Wall Street Journal reports. According to the report, this guidance is expected to say that the cost of business meals will be 50 percent deductible, even when those meals are purchased […]
Slate of Directors for 2019 Announced
October 3, 2018
TO: All DAAR Members FROM: Barry Allbright, 2018 Nomination Committee Chair Holly Weatherwax, 2018 DAAR President RE: Slate of Directors for 2019 This memo serves as official notice to the DAAR membership of the Slate of Directors for election at the October 25th, 2018 Annual Membership Meeting to be held at the Holiday Inn Washington Dulles, 45425 […]
REALTOR Safety Tip: Showing Strategies 101
September 12, 2018
When showing a home, always have your prospect walk in front of you. Don’t lead them, but rather, direct them from a position slightly behind them. You can gesture for them to go ahead of you and say, for example, “The master suite is in the back of the house.” Visit NAR’s REALTOR® Safety Web […]
Become an Online Winner – Get Started with Your REALTOR.COM® Profile Today
September 12, 2018
Did you know you can claim REALTOR.COM® profile as part of your REALTOR® membership? Your online presence matters and your REALTOR.COM® agent profile lets you easily manage and maximize your professional online image. Key benefits for… Listing Agents New agent profiles on realtor.com® ensure you are easily discoverable by consumers searching for your expertise online. Plus, you’ll […]
Coming Soon: 5 Can’t Miss Features in Bright MLS
September 7, 2018
While subscribers wait for MRIS and Bright MLS to merge their systems in October and November (exact dates TBD), we will begin highlighting features of the new upcoming system that you will be able to use for your business! According to Bright MLS, here are 5 innovative features you’ll be able to access: Matrix 360: […]
REALTOR Safety: 10 Tips for Holding a Safe Open House
September 7, 2018
Open houses can be a great sales tool—but hosting one also exposes you to numerous unfamiliar people for the first time. Take these steps to stay safe: 1. If possible, always try to have at least one other person working with you at the open house. 2. Check your cell phone’s strength and signal prior to the […]
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 […]
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: […]