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Important Notice: Pay Dues for SentriLock by 12/13 to Avoid Late Fee

December 9, 2017

To streamline the process for obtaining access to SentriLock keyholder services, members received an invoice directly from SentriLock for your key service renewal this year. Accordingly, key service renewal fees will 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 […]

2018 DAAR Officers and Directors Installed

December 8, 2017

The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® (DAAR) installed its 2018 leadership team at the annual Holiday Party and Board Installation on December 7, 2017. Led by 2018 DAAR President, Holly Weatherwax of Momentum Realty, DAAR’s Board of Directors for the upcoming year include nineteen local area REALTORS® and two Affiliate members. “It is important to […]

Welcome New DAAR Government Affairs and Communications Manager – Brenda Morton

December 8, 2017

We are pleased to announce that Brenda Morton is the new Government Affairs and Communications Manager for DAAR effective Thursday, December 1st. Her primary responsibilities will include advocating on legislative matters that affect the association, administering the Dulles Area REALTORS® Political Action Committee (DARPAC) and managing the association’s communications program. Brenda comes to us with […]

Call for Action – NAR Opposes the Final Tax Reform Bill

December 5, 2017

A new Call for Action launched on Monday, December 4. Join with NAR in opposing the Conference Committee Report when it comes up for a vote in both the House and Senate! Tell your members of Congress that incentives for homeownership and the capital gains tax exclusion on the sale of a home MUST be protected. […]

Phase I Begins – Loudoun County Wants to Know If You’re Renting Out Rooms

December 4, 2017

Are  your clients interested in using their property for short-term rentals? If so, they may need to register with Loudoun County officials. Background The 2017 General Assembly passed SB1578, which allows localities to establish a registry of people offering short-term residential rentals and requires them to register annually. The law also includes an exemption from […]

In Memoriam: Trudy Goodwin

November 27, 2017

We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Trudy Goodwin, former Chairman of the Board for DAAR in 2002, who passed away last week.  Before retiring in 2010, she was a REALTOR with Weichert, REALTORS and served on numerous committees and the Board of Directors for the association.  The funeral service will […]

Call to Action: Senate Vote on Tax Reform Expected this Week

November 25, 2017

NAR is OPPOSED to the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” tax reform plan released by the Senate Finance Committee.  The Senate is expected to vote on the measure the week of November 27th.    If you have not so already, please let your Member of Congress know, via NAR’s Call to Action, that not only will millions […]

Join Us! International Forum – United Kingdom 12/1

November 24, 2017

Understand the Cultural aspects of United Kingdom! Learn the languages used, history, culture and correct etiquette for the United Kingdom clients.  Trends focus on the profile and volume of the international clients who purchased U.S. residential property from the United Kingdom in our region and others are: How do you greet? Who in the family makes the decisions? What is […]

Important Notice about Changes to SentriLock Billing

November 24, 2017

To streamline the process for obtaining access to SentriLock keyholder services, you will receive an invoice directly from SentriLock for your key service renewal. Accordingly, key service renewal fees will no longer be paid directly to the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® as it will be paid to SentriLock. Beginning in November, you will receive several […]

House Passes Flood Insurance Extension; Vote Needed in the Senate before Deadline

November 24, 2017

As federal flood insurance nears expiration, the National Association of REALTORS® seeks fast work in the Senate. The House of Representatives passed legislation this month to reform and reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program for five years. But because the bill—which is backed by the National Association of REALTORS®—still needs Senate approval, it’s unclear whether the long-sought […]