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A Message from DAAR President
July 16, 2020
Dear DAAR Members, My name is Barry Taylor and I’m proud to be serving as your current DAAR President. Next week, you will receive your invoice for your 2020-2021 Local, State, and National REALTOR® membership dues. As you renew your membership, I hope you will take time to review the vast array of benefits at […]
It’s Your Time to Lead: Join DAAR’s Board of Directors – Apply by July 17th
July 1, 2020
TAKE THE LEAD! Join DAAR’s Board of Directors Deadline to Apply: EXTENSION GRANTED – new deadline July 17, 2020 DAAR is seeking candidates to become part of our 2021 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 […]
2019 DAAR REALTORS® and Affiliates Honored
June 30, 2020
The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® recognized several REALTORS® who reached exceptional levels in the real estate industry in 2019. They were honored and celebrated at the DAAR REALTOR® Virtual Awards Reception on Tuesday, June 30th. The awards include the annual REALTOR® of the Year, Jeanette Newton Community Leadership Award, and members in the Circle […]
NVAR Standard Forms Changes Effective July 1, 2020
June 24, 2020
On Monday, June 22, 2020, 10AM-12PM, Keith Barrett, Esq, Vesta Settlements, reviewed and answered key questions regarding the changes to NVAR contracts for the DAAR membership. These new forms and form changes have been approved by the NVAR Board of Directors, as proposed by the NVAR Standard Forms Committee. The changes will be effective July […]
May 2020: Market Indicators Report
June 23, 2020
Click here for the full May 2020 Loudoun County Market Indicators Report for the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® by Virginia REALTORS®. DAAR has switched to VR as a new provider of the report after much consideration. Key Market Trends Dramatic decline in sales compared to last May. There were 546 home sales in Loudoun […]
2021-2022 Charities Selected
June 19, 2020
On Monday, June 15 2020, DAAR’s Community Service Committee held a meeting and conducted interviews of the top five charities in the selection process. After the interviews, the Committee took the final vote to support the below, local charities in 2021 and 2022. If you are interested in getting involved and making a difference, please […]
DAAR Food Drive: THANK YOU!
June 19, 2020
Thank you to the DAAR Community Service Committee and to all those who donated. We were able to FILL A TRUCK with non-perishable donations and over $1000 in low denomination gift cards. The food donations were delivered to Mobile Hope yesterday and the gift cards are on their way to LAWS. Thank you to those […]
New 2020 Laws
June 17, 2020
April & July 2020 Laws into Effect The below information has been provided by Virginia REALTORS® – click here for more up to date info. With over 3,300 bills introduced, the 2020 Virginia General Assembly session set records. The Virginia REALTORS® Government Relations team reviewed every bill, including the thousands of amendments made to the bills […]
ICYMI: DAAR Discussion: Social Media Communication in COVID-19 Era
June 12, 2020
This week, Jennifer Abernethy, two time national author and CEO of Socially Delivered joined 2020 DAAR President Barry Taylor to discuss Social Media Communication in the Covid-19 era. The discussion looked at how communications, through our social media efforts, have changed or may need to change as we navigate the COVID-19 era. Please watch […]
PUBLIC HEARING ON GREENWAY: TOLL RATE INCREASES
June 11, 2020
On January 23, 2020, Toll Road Investors Partnership II, L.P. (“TRIP II”) filed an application with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (“Commission” or “SCC”) for an increase in the maximum level of tolls on the Dulles Greenway (“Greenway”). In its application, TRIP II requests year-over-year increases in the maximum allowable toll rates for the next […]