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Welcome Wendy Abel, DAAR Temporary Member Services Assistant!
October 17, 2019
We are pleased to announce that Wendy Abel is the new temporary Member Services Assistant effective Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 while Connie Randolph is out on maternity leave until January 2020. Her primary responsibilities will include providing member service support, key and key box administration and managing association inquiries. Wendy comes to us with extensive […]
DAAR Members Give Back!-Over $1,650 Donated to Local Charity
October 15, 2019
Over 40 REALTORS® and guests gathered on Thursday, October 10th at Bungalow Alehouse in Ashburn, VA for DAAR’s Pool & Pints and Silent Auction. The networking event was held to raise money in support of Mobile Hope Loudoun, a local charity in Loudoun County. Auction items were donated by area businesses and were procured by […]
New to Bright MLS or Need a Refresher? Register for Training on Thursday, 10/24!
October 14, 2019
Are you relatively new to Bright or need a refresher? Please take time to join us for Bright Orientation, 10-11AM, Intro to Bright MLS, 11-12:30AM and Managing Listings and Sellers from 1:30-3:30PM at DAAR, 21720 Red Rum Drive, #177, Ashburn, VA. Topics covered include setting up an account for branding and client preferences, how to […]
Why Your Online Reputation Matters
October 9, 2019
Your online reputation is the first thing clients notice when they Google you. But managing your online reputation can be time-consuming. Real estate is already a busy job, so a lot of brokers and agents forgo the additional task of collecting online reviews. That’s a mistake. Managing your online reputation is one of the most valuable things […]
Regulators Increase Appraisal Threshold
October 3, 2019
On September 27, 2019, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (collectively “the Agencies”) adopted a final rule increasing the threshold for requiring an appraisal in residential real estate transactions from $250,000 to $400,000. Federally related transactions under $400,000 […]
NAR Seeks Input Requiring Brokers to Share Listings with Other Brokers in the MLS
October 3, 2019
The National Association of REALTORS® is considering a change in the association’s MLS policy aimed at creating greater cooperation between brokerages within MLSs. The “Clear Cooperation Policy“ proposal is straightforward: Brokers who are MLS participants must share listings with other brokers in the MLS if those listings are being publicly marketed. NAR is seeking member feedback on the policy before […]
Legal Corner: Social Media, Advertising and Ethics
September 30, 2019
Advertising media is constantly changing. New social media platforms pop up every week giving Realtors® more choices and easier access to mass advertising. Because of the quick pace of technology, the rules, both the Code of Ethics and the Virginia Regulations, have not kept up with the pace. Here are tips to help you navigate […]
Annual Meeting Update: Slate of Directors for 2020 and Bylaw Changes Approved
September 27, 2019
The Annual Meeting of the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS took place on Thursday, September 26th, 2019, 12:15-12:45PM at the Holiday Inn Dulles, 45425 Holiday Drive, Sterling, VA during the DAAR RECHARGE event. Following the delivery of President Phyllis Stakem’s annual state of the association address, the following slate of directors were approved by motion […]
See you at DAAR RECHARGE® on September 26th, 2019, 8:30AM-4PM!
September 24, 2019
Are you ready to RECHARGE? We R®! We look forward to you at the 2019 REALTOR® Recharge Conference & Expo Empowering Your Future on Thursday, September 26th, 8:30AM-4PM at the Holiday Inn Dulles, 45425 Holiday Drive, Sterling, VA We are pleased to welcome more than 150 real estate professionals, affiliates and expert speakers for a […]
You’re Invited: Learn About the Plan to Address the Unmet Housing Needs in Loudoun County, 10/2, 9:30AM
September 20, 2019
We all know about the increased need for housing in Loudoun County. What you might not know is that the County is working to address this issue. Join us on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, when the DAAR Government Affairs Committee meets with Loudoun County officials to discuss development of a strategic plan to address the […]