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Add DAAR to Your Office Meeting Agenda!
May 10, 2019
Would you like to have executive staff and/or leadership speak at one of your upcoming office meetings? Your agents can learn about leveraging REALTOR® organization benefits, upcoming educational and event opportunities, the latest legislative and industry updates, local market conditions, benefits of association involvement, SentriLock® and Bright MLS updates, as well as RPAC and what […]
It’s Not Too Late – Register NOW for the NAR Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo (5/14-5/18)
May 8, 2019
Registration for the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo is open and it’s FREE! Attend to hear the latest on the market, policy and regulatory issues impacting the real estate industry and the association as well as the industry’s leading trade show during NAR’s Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, D.C., May 14-18, 2019. The Expo is free for all NAR […]
DAAR Committee Involvement: Ignite Your Potential
May 7, 2019
DAAR members who serve on committees and work groups make the policy decisions that help shape the Association’s direction and the real estate industry. What’s in it for you? Association leadership offers a host of personal and professional growth opportunities! Here are just a few: Ignite Your Potential: Develop organizational, decision-making, and leadership skills Be […]
Presentations Available: 2019 Economic Summit – What’s In Store for Housing and Beyond
April 5, 2019
Over 150 members and guests attended DAAR’s Economic Summit: What’s in Store for Housing and Beyond on Friday, April 5th, 8-11AM at Loudoun County School Administration Building, 21000 Education Court, Ashburn, VA. The event offered an opportunity for REALTORS® in the Northern Virginia and Loudoun County area to understand housing and economic trends and forecast for […]
NAR Responds to Class Action Anti-Competitive Lawsuit
March 19, 2019
A class action lawsuit was filed on March 6th in the Northern District of Illinois against the National Association of REALTORS® and four large brokerage companies alleging that the defendants conspired to restrain price competition among buyer brokers via promulgation of NAR’s MLS rules. NAR is sharing the following official statement: The complaint is baseless […]
Effort to Track Changes and Improvements within Bright MLS Moves Forward
March 13, 2019
As previously reported, to expedite communication and advocate for solutions to growing challenges with the system, DAAR, NVAR and PWAR are now working together as part of a joint work group to help advocate improvements. Two videos from the CEOs and Presidents were produced raising awareness about the importance of this issue and efforts to work together. The joint DAAR, […]
Bright MLS Update: Release Notes and Improvements as of March 7th
March 7, 2019
Bright MLS announced the following release notes and other improvements this week: Release Notes – As of March 5th Bright status definitions automatically display now in Listing Management. To assist you in understanding Bright statuses and their effect on Days on Market (DOM) and Cumulative Days on Market (CDOM), we have added listing status definitions […]
Members Help Transform The Resourceful Woman Thrift Store
March 1, 2019
Members of the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® (DAAR) demonstrated their commitment to community service by lending their time and talents to helping transform The Resourceful Woman Thrift Store which is a program of the Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter (LAWS). Over 30 DAAR members and their families and friends, led by Judy McHenry, DAAR Community […]
President’s Message: Addressing Challenges with Bright Remains a Top Priority
February 28, 2019
Following our conversion to Bright MLS in late 2018, challenges appeared within the system related to listing management, search, reports and exports, public records, client portal, statistics, dashboard navigation and subscriber accounts. In response, the DAAR Board of Directors appointed a Bright MLS Work Group, comprised of REALTOR® members who led the charge raising awareness […]
NAR Campaign Aims to Raise Awareness with Consumers about the REALTOR® Role
February 26, 2019
The National Association of REALTORS® recently launched a new national ad campaign showcasing the passion and dedication of REALTORS® for their work, while telling the story of their role as advisors, advocates, volunteers, neighbors—and real estate professionals committed to a Code of Ethics. The That’s Who We R® campaign outlines, through thoughtful messaging and storylines, […]