Blog

Loop in Your Clients with Homeowner Notifications!

February 6, 2019

New Feature Lets Clients Know When Home is Entered and Exited! SentriLock continues to improve the features of the electronic lockbox system and a much requested action has just been rolled out.  The new Homeowner Notification feature provides real-time notifications of when the key compartment is opened and when prospective buyers exit the property.  Set […]

Virginia REALTORS® Chief Economist Helps You Prepare Clients for Changes in the Federal Tax Rate

February 1, 2019

Many clients aren’t going to be aware of what Federal tax rate hikes might do to their buying and selling experiences. Virginia REALTORS® Chief Economist, Lisa Sturtevant, explains how these rate changes can impact the housing market and why these shifts might be a shock to clients. The Potential Impact of the Fed’s Actions on Interest […]

2019 Professional Standards Training – Postponed!

February 1, 2019

Due to Loudoun County School closure and inclement weather for today, February 1st, we are postponing the training until February 20th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Virginia REALTORS® Advocate on Behalf of the Industry

January 26, 2019

The 2019 Virginia General Assembly Session has begun and all of the bills advanced by the Virginia REALTORS® are moving! This session will be ‘short,’ only lasting 46 days. It is scheduled to end on Saturday, February 23rd. Join us in Richmond to help advocate on behalf of your business at the 2019 Virginia REALTORS® […]

Call for Action: Virginia Assembly Health Insurance Legislation

January 25, 2019

On Friday, January 25, 2019, the Virginia REALTORS® launched an all-member Call For Action on several health insurance related bills being considered by the Virginia General Assembly.  While these bills approach the problem in different ways, each could open the door for more coverage options for our members. Senate Bill 1689 (Dunnavant) – Allows certain […]

Treasury, IRS Give Big Win to Real Estate Professionals in Qualified Business Income Rule; Safe Harbor for Rental Income

January 25, 2019

WASHINGTON (January 22, 2019) – Late last week, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations regarding the new 20 percent deduction on qualified business income. As Americans begin preparations for the 2018 tax filing season, real estate professionals have been uncertain about the true impact of the 2017 Tax Cuts and […]

DAAR Member Chrissie Goodrum Appointed to Loudoun County Board of Equalization

January 17, 2019

The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® is pleased to announce that Chrissie Goodrum, Century 21 Redwood Realty, has been appointed to the Loudoun County Board of Equalization. “As an active REALTOR® and a long-term Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Goodrum contributes her financial skills and expertise here at DAAR,” said Phyllis Stakem, DAAR 2019 President. “We […]

Virginia REALTORS® Chief Economist Breaks Down the Truth About HQ2

January 17, 2019

The announcement of Amazon’s HQ2 coming to Virginia has been dominating media stories across the Commonwealth. Reports of dramatic changes ahead for the housing market have REALTORS® and sellers on the edge of their seats… but are those reports accurate? Virginia REALTORS® new Chief Economist, Dr. Lisa Sturtevant, recently attended a forum on Amazon and […]

Did you Know? Listing Agents Can Use a CBS Code for Extra Layer of Security

January 16, 2019

  The call before showing code (CBS code) is an additional code you may need to enter before you can access the key compartment of a lockbox. It is an extra layer of security on the lockbox requiring an additional code before the key compartment will open.  Not all lockboxes use a CBS code. A […]

December 2018 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Active Listings Lowest in Over a Decade

January 15, 2019

Overview Inventory continued to tighten in December, despite a modest increase in new listings in November. There were only 786 active listings in Loudoun County in December 2018, the fewest active listings in over a decade for any month. The number of active listings declined 12.1 percent from December 2017 to December 2018; declines were […]