Membership
Community Service
Welcome to DAAR’s Community Service Committee!
The Committee provides leadership in sponsoring and implementing volunteer civic and community activities of the Association and encourages participation by general membership in programs and projects to address local community concerns such as shelter-related projects. The committee meets on the third Monday of every month. Projects highlights over the past several years, to name a few, include:
- Fall into Giving Back for DeShong’s Gift Back
- LAWS Office Transformation
- Gift Card Collection for LAWS
- Loudoun Habitat Build Day
- Silent Auction Raises over $35,000 for Local Shelter Based Charities
2019 Community Service Events
HELP WANTED: Volunteers Needed for Updating LAWS Resourceful Woman Thrift Store
2019 DAAR Community Service Partners:
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If you are interested in getting involved and making a difference, please complete the online committee sign-up form or contact Beth Fischel, Membership Services Manager, 571-291-9801 or bfischel@dullesarea.com.
DAAR News
- Continuing Education in July Focuses on Industry Leading Topics
- Download the New SentriKey™ Real Estate app – available June 27!
- Bright MLS Subscription Fees Decrease for DAAR REALTOR Members on 7/1
- May 2019 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Inventory Tightening Slows
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- June 2019 Primary Results for Loudoun County
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- January 2019 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Inventory Tightest in Over a Decade
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- Register Now for the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in May
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- Bright MLS Update: Leadership Changes and Improvements Expected
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- DAAR REALTOR Members! Your Bright conversion is on Tuesday, 11/20. Are you ready?
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- DAAR Applauds Kathy Jones as She Receives the Code of Ethics Leadership Award
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- USDA Proposes Changes to Ease Rural Loan Eligibility Requirements
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- Loudoun County Honors Lars Henriksen with a Resolution of Appreciation
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- July 2018 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Despite persistent low inventory, sales continue to rise; condo sales reach record high
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- Breaking News: Flood Insurance Extension Passes Overwhelmingly
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- Weigh in on the Future of Housing Near the Loudoun Gateway Station
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- Need to Know: New Laws Effective July 1st Webinar
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- NVAR Standard Form Changes – Effective July 1st, 2018
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- Bright MLS Now Offering Prospecting Tool Remine
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- Virginia REALTORS® and National Association of REALTORS® Increase Dues for 2019
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- April 2018 Loudoun Market Stats: Inventory and Sales are Down; Condos and Townhomes see Record Median Sales Prices
- Loudoun County Short-Term Rental Registration Process Begins in July
- MRIS System Performance and Sold Listing Status Update
- NAR: More Health Insurance Options Needed for REALTORS
- Rural Rules: Land Use Assessment Program and Rollback Taxes
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- Virginia REALTORS® Legal Hotline FAQs: EMD, Advertising, POA and more..
- Fair Housing and You – An Overview of the Fair Housing Act
- March 2018 Loudoun County Market Trends Report
- NAR Staff Experience a “Day in the Life” at DAAR and Member Offices
- NAR Leadership Hosts Online Event to Discuss Proposed Budget, Dues Increase
- NAR Hits Pause on Updating Iconic REALTOR® Logo
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