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Find Out How Real Estate is Valued for Local Taxation
May 3, 2019
The Loudoun Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office has developed a presentation for the public to help explain how real estate is valued for local taxation. The presentation is scheduled to be given at the following times and locations: • Monday, May 13, 2019, 7:00 p.m. – Cascades Library Room B, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls • Monday, […]
Get Involved on the State Level: Join a Virginia REALTORS® Committee!
May 3, 2019
Now is the time to step up, stand out, and help shape the future of Virginia’s real estate industry! Virginia REALTORS® is always looking for great volunteers to participate in numerous standing and non-standing committees, councils, workgroups and more. If you are interested in taking an active part in your state REALTOR® association, please take […]
Virginia REALTORS® President Bolle Appointed to VHDA Task Force to Address Housing Gap
April 29, 2019
Virginia REALTORS® 2019 President Beckwith Bolle, who also served as 2013 President of DAAR, was recently appointed to the Virginia Housing Development Authority’s (VHDA) Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Task Force. The purpose of this task force is to provide input on VHDA’s REACH Virginia resources allocated to the region in support of Virginia’s investment in […]
You’re Invited: Learn What Happens Inside the Virginia General Assembly, 5/1, 9:30AM
April 26, 2019
Are you interested in understanding how state laws impact your real estate business? Join us Wednesday, May 1, 2019, when the DAAR Government Affairs Committee meets with Delegate Dave LaRock (33rd) for a discussion on workings of the General Assembly, upcoming priorities and ways to address transportation challenges in our region. Bring your questions! The […]
Fair Housing Month Proclamation!
April 19, 2019
Last night, DAAR members received the Fair Housing Month Proclamation from the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors. Thank you for the renewed commitment to fair housing and equal housing opportunities in Loudoun County.
Spring Training: Bright MLS Back to Basics and Advanced Classes Available
April 12, 2019
Make plans to attend a basic or advanced onsite Bright Training Clinics with expert instructor Kim Mingo in April, May or June at DAAR! Basic Bright Training Classes What is Bright and how can you efficiently use it for your business? This class will cover setting up your account, create a contact list, basic searching […]
Bright MLS: An Update on the Subdivision Normalization Project
April 11, 2019
According to Bright MLS, significant progress has been made in the review of all of the subdivisions that were imported from MRIS and the Central PA MLSs. So far, this review has resulted in us normalizing this data by removing the alternate spellings and misspellings of over 138,000 subdivisions on over 949,000 listings. As part of this process, […]
Bright MLS: Online Help Receives Upgrade
April 11, 2019
Bright MLS recently launched a new, easier to use online help system. Simply ask a question using the new mobile-compatible Knowledgebase. You can try it now by going to support.brightmls.com. And, you can also access it from the Support menu via the same Search Help Topics link you’re accustomed to. The Knowledgebase contains helpful information, such as: How-to and […]
New Approved Development Plans Near Future Rail include Greenway Alternatives
April 3, 2019
At the March 21, 2019, meeting, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved the Silver District West development by a vote of 8 to 1, with Leesburg District Supervisor Kristen C. Umstattd voting no. The approved applications are for development of a 158-acre, transit-oriented, mixed-use community between Loudoun’s two new Metro stations that includes a […]
Full Package CE in April Focuses on Industry Leading Topics
March 27, 2019
DAAR’s Real Estate School is dedicated to meeting the needs of your professional development 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 CE courses designed to fulfill all 16 required hours within two days for Sales Agents […]