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New Agents: Complete all PLE Requirements in April!
January 7, 2020
DAAR’s Real Estate School is dedicated to meeting the needs of your professional development as a new agent by offering more classes and seminars designed to give you the resources and knowledge to stay on top of your business. DAAR is offering in-classroom industry leading PLE courses designed to fulfill all 30 required hours within […]
5 Important Facts About the 2020 Census
January 3, 2020
The 2020 Census is right around the corner. Below are five facts about the upcoming Census. 1. Residents will receive an invitation by mail to complete the Census in mid-March. The invitation will include information on how to respond online. Subsequent reminders will include a paper form if the household doesn’t respond online. If the […]
DAAR Leans Forward in 2020
January 3, 2020
Last year, we renovated DAAR’s office and meeting spaces so that we can lean forward in 2020. These areas were reconfigured so that we can better serve our members. The value of the renovation costs was rolled into the office lease extension to minimize costs. What Changed? The space was optimized to be more collaborative […]
DAAR 2019 Year-End Recap
January 2, 2020
The staff at DAAR is excited to share the association’s 2019 Year-End Recap with you. The infographic below shares some highlights from this past year. We would like to thank you for a great 2019 and look forward to serving you in 2020.
November 2019 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Median Sales Price Sets Record November High
December 17, 2019
Overview Loudoun County’s November median sales prices increased for a ninth year in a row, up 0.15% since last November. The end-month median sales price of $485,750 is a new 10-year month-over-the-year record high for November. Median sales prices improved for detached homes by 4.2% and attached homes by 5.4% in last month, when compared […]
Discovering Commercial Real Estate
December 11, 2019
June 2, 2021 – 1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m. NAR’s Discovering Commercial Real Estate Frank Dillow, Senior Commercial Broker This course offers a broad overview of the basics of commercial real estate and how it differs from residential real estate. Students will be able to distinguish and understand the broker’s role and discover the different types of […]
Get Ready to Increase Your Listings and Grow Your Business
December 11, 2019
Join DAAR on March 12-13, 2020 for a two day SRS designation course! This is a two day class where you can earn a designation that is awarded to real estate practitioners by the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) who meet specific educational and practical experience criteria. The SRS Designation Course will redefine your […]
Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® 2020 Officers and Directors Installed
December 6, 2019
Barry Taylor, Weichert, REALTORS® in Ashburn, VA, was installed as the 2020 President of the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® (DAAR) at the annual Holiday Party and Board Installation. The event took place on December 5, 2019 and included the installation of the nineteen local area REALTORS® and two Affiliate members who will serve as […]
NAR Code of Ethics Course
December 5, 2019
DAAR follow’s the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics. Adopted in 1913, it was one of the first code of ethical duties adopted by any business group. The Code ensures that consumers are served by requiring REALTORS® to cooperate with each other in furthering clients’ best interests. Please review NAR’s the Code of Ethics […]
Loan Limits Increase in 2020 for the Washington Metro Area
December 2, 2019
On November 26, 2019, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published the 2020 conforming loan limits for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. The baseline (national) limit will increase to $510,400 from $484,350 in 2019. In high cost areas, including the Washington Metro area, the limit will go up to $765,600 (from $726,525). The loan limits […]