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    DAAR is working with the Loudoun Times Mirror in producing a weekly column in the Homes

    section and is pleased to offer members an opportunity to write  for the column to showcase their expertise.  Writers will be asked to produce a 300-350 word piece periodically on topics related to homeownership such as preparing for open houses, tips for pricing your home, mortgage lending, staging, renovation financing, budget basics, sprucing up a home's exterior, moving tips, home inspections, etc.

    July 29, 2010        comment now

    DAAR is in the process of updating its website at www.dullesarea.com that will enable improved communication with members to accompany an enhanced on-line registration system. With a new community forum for members, improved member resource sections and a streamlined registration system, DAAR's website has been redesigned to better serve DAAR members and consumers looking for real estate information in Loudoun County and beyond.

     

    For the nineteenth consecutive year, the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® will sponsor a charity auction and dinner to raise funds and help shelter-related charities in Loudoun County. Last year, more than $32,000 was raised and donated to Good Shepherd Alliance, Loudoun Abused Women's Shelter-Children's Services, Loudoun Cares, Loudoun Families for Children, Rebuilding Together (formerly Christmas in April), Volunteers of American Emergency Shelter and Volunteers of America-Transitional Housing Shelter. 
    Beat the heat and join us for a great time networking with your colleagues by attending DAAR's Networking Matters on Thursday, August 5th, 4:00 - 6:00pm in the DAAR Lounge.  Network, share stories, offer referrals and get to know your fellow REALTORS®.  For only a $5 pre-registration fee you can enjoy "Happy Hour" at DAAR with wine, beer and hors d'oeuvres.  Cost is $10 at the door.  Don't forget to bring copies of one flyer to share with the group.  Sponsored by Charles Fincher, Monarch Title, Leesburg.  Sign-up today!
    June 30, 2010        comment now

    Whether or not the decision to make multiple changes all at the same time is the best way to handle change is yet to be determined, but we have several changes happening at DAAR that you need to be aware of.  I'll let you know in August if we did the right thing.

    1. DAAR is moving to a new website platform sometime in the next week or so.  The new platform will save us a considerable amount of money and we think you will find it comprehensive and easy to navigate.

    Thank you for participating in DAAR's membership feedback survey last month.  Your input and ideas will help us provide the best in services and support to help you in your business.   To see the results, download the survey summary.   Congratulations to Lisa Moroniak, Keller Williams, Reston who participated in the survey and won the $50 American Express gift card!
    REALTOR® members can now access free consumer content for their use through www.houselogic.com, a new consumer website brought to you by the National Association of REALTORS®.  Content related to home improvement, maintenance, tax credits and deductions, home finance, insurance and buying and selling can be used for your website, blog or newsletters.  To access the content, have your NRDS number ready and login to http://members.houselogic.com/start/  Don't know your nine-digit NRDS number memorized?  Click here to retrieve it.

    The DAAR Board of Directors (BoD) set the local dues schedule for the 2010/2011 DAAR dues at $355.00.  2010 Virginia Association of REALTORS® ($115) and National Association of REALTORS® ($120) were paid by members in December 2009 as part of DAAR's budget-friendly installment plan.  Invoices for local DAAR dues were mailed in April in an effort to provide an opportunity to pay early by April 30th and receive a $20 discount bringing the cost down to $335.
    For the first time this year, the percentage of total sales that were either short sales or foreclosures declined below the percentage in the corresponding month in 2009.  And, the 29 percent share in May was the lowest percentage of distressed sales to total sales since the multiple listing service began requiring Realtors to indicate whether or not listings were distressed, about this time last year.   This suggests that the inventory of distressed units is dwindling; as the process proceeds, it will go a long way toward reestablishing strong home values.
    We have been notified by Supra that anyone who holds a Supra ActiveKey and has not paid their annual fee which was due in May, will be sent to collections.  If it is not your intent to use the key and pay for it, please return it to the DAAR office immediately to avoid any collection issues.  If payment has been an oversight, you can go online and pay your bill. www.supraekey.com
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