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Tax Law Eliminates Individual Mandate
January 4, 2018
The just-enacted tax law effectively eliminates the federal requirement that individuals either demonstrate that they have health insurance that meets certain standards or pay a tax penalty. The new law zeroes out the penalty, which is part of a provision in the Affordable Care Act known as the individual mandate, starting in January 2019. For […]
NVAR Standard Forms Changes: Effective January 1, 2018
January 3, 2018
The following NVAR forms changes are effective as of January 1st, 2018: 1. K1338 Exclusive Right to Represent Buyer Agreement a. Paragraph 4, Term and Termination: This paragraph was modified to clarify the Buyer’s responsibility for payment of the Termination Fee. This means that any Termination Fee paid by the Buyer to the Broker is in […]
In Memoriam: David Olson
January 1, 2018
We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Dave Olson of Ashburn, who passed away last week. Dave was a REALTOR® with Long and Foster, Ashburn and committee volunteer with DAAR. A viewing will be held on Friday, January 5th, 3-8PM at Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Cr. SE, Leesburg, VA 20175 and […]
In Memoriam: John Richard Kirk
December 22, 2017
We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of John Richard Kirk of Berkshire Hathawy HomeServices of Leesburg, who passed away this week. He was a lifelong resident of Middleburg and a dedicated and beloved member of the town’s community. Richard started his career in the Loudoun County Circuit Court Clerk’s office in […]
Get the Most out of Membership – Join a DAAR Committee Today!
December 9, 2017
One of the many benefits of membership is the opportunity to join a DAAR committee of interest. Serving as a committee member will not only help guide the services and resources the Association provides to members but can benefit your business and work as a real estate professional. The networking opportunities are invaluable, the insight […]
Important Notice: Pay Dues for SentriLock by 12/13 to Avoid Late Fee
December 9, 2017
To streamline the process for obtaining access to SentriLock keyholder services, members received an invoice directly from SentriLock for your key service renewal this year. Accordingly, key service renewal fees will no longer be paid directly to the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® as it will be paid to SentriLock. Beginning in November, you received several emails from […]
DAAR CE Shop Offering 20% Online Classes – December
December 5, 2017
DAAR REALTOR Members! Purchase your real estate education with The CE Shop throughout December and receive 20% off. This discount applies to all courses and packages including pre-licensing, post-licensing and continuing education. Use promo code DEC20 for all of December to save!
In Memoriam: Trudy Goodwin
November 27, 2017
We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Trudy Goodwin, former Chairman of the Board for DAAR in 2002, who passed away last week. Before retiring in 2010, she was a REALTOR with Weichert, REALTORS and served on numerous committees and the Board of Directors for the association. The funeral service will […]
Important Notice about Changes to SentriLock Billing
November 24, 2017
To streamline the process for obtaining access to SentriLock keyholder services, you will receive an invoice directly from SentriLock for your key service renewal. Accordingly, key service renewal fees will no longer be paid directly to the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® as it will be paid to SentriLock. Beginning in November, you will receive several […]
Important Notification from MRIS: Changes to MLS Numbers and Listing Feeds
November 16, 2017
The vision of Bright MLS consolidates tens of thousands of agents across the entire Mid-Atlantic into one unified system. The consolidation process is big and started just a few weeks ago in the Central Pennsylvania area. But doing big things isn’t easy. Inevitably, changes this big come with challenges, and this conversion is no exception. […]