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Bright Launches LIVE YouTube Hands-on Clinics in January
January 4, 2019
Bright is launching interactive Training Clinics on YouTube! Join Bright as they host these virtual “hands-on” clinics that will cover time-saving tips and tricks, answers to top support center questions, and a live Q&A from bright instructors. Monday, January 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th at […]
You’re Invited: Learn about Key Transportation Issues in our Region on 1/9, 9:30AM
January 3, 2019
On Wednesday, January 9, 2019, members of the Government Affairs Committee will meet with Jason Stanford, Executive Director of the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance. The Committee invited Jason in order to learn more about the Alliance’s 2019 legislative and regional priorities, other transportation-related issues that could surface during the 2019 Virginia General Assembly session, and […]
What a Government Shutdown Means for REALTORS®
December 27, 2018
A Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the federal government was not approved on Friday, December 21st, 2018 leading to a partial shutdown of some government operations. This partial shutdown, which includes some federal housing and mortgage programs, could cause settlement and financing delays. Here are a few ways loans may be impacted: Federal Housing Administration HUD’s Contingency Plan […]
Bright MLS Release Notes as of December 19th: Corrections and Improvements
December 20, 2018
The following release notes describing corrections and improvements to the Bright MLS system were made as of December 19: Importing photos and documents using Google Drive. Recently, we added a shortcut to Listing Management for importing photos and documents from OneDrive. Now you can do the same using Google Drive. Many subscribers use Google Drive to […]
Above Board: Community Service Committee’s Growing Impact in Loudoun and Beyond
December 17, 2018
The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS®, founded in 1962 and serving over 1,400 REALTOR® and Affiliate members, works to safeguard and advance the mutual interests of the public, property owners, and real estate professionals for real estate-related matters. DAAR has donated over $300,000 to local charities since 1992 and looks forward to continuing this tradition […]
Known Issues and Tips for Using Bright MLS
December 13, 2018
A message from Bright MLS on December 6th, 2018: With a major system conversion like this, there will be continued work in some areas to finalize information and ensure everything is working as expected. Please know that we are actively working to resolve the following items in Bright. In the meantime, we’ve provided some tips […]
What REALTORS® Need to Know About the New Tax Law
December 13, 2018
Changes to the U.S. Tax Code that potentially can save you thousands of dollars were enacted last year as part of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act. The changes include a new deduction available to you as an independent contractor or sole proprietor for reducing your tax liability by 20 percent. How to take this […]
Important Notice: Pay Dues for SentriLock by 12/20 to Avoid Late Fee
December 12, 2018
To streamline the process for obtaining access to SentriLock keyholder services, members received an invoice directly from SentriLock for your key service renewal. Accordingly, key service renewal fees are no longer be paid directly to the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® as it will be paid to SentriLock. Beginning in November, you received several emails from SentriLock notifying […]
You’re Invited: NVAR Standard Forms Updates Class – Monday, 1/7, 10AM-12PM
December 6, 2018
You’re invited to learn about updates to NVAR Standard Forms on Monday, January 7, 2019, 10AM-12PM, DAAR, Ashburn. Featured speaker Keith Barrett, Esq, Vesta Settlements, will review and answer questions regarding the latest changes effective January 1st, 2019. Free for DAAR Members. Register online here. For more information, view the flyer.
Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® 2019 Officers and Directors Installed
December 6, 2018
Phyllis Stakem, Principal Broker at RE/MAX Select Properties, Inc., Ashburn, VA, was installed as the 2019 President of the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® (DAAR) at the annual Holiday Party and Board Installation. The event took place on December 6, 2018 and included the installation of the eighteen local area REALTORS® and two Affiliate members […]