On their way to NVAR Fairfax for the Showcase of Innovative Ideas and Concepts, attendees receive a tour of the D.C. area and visit the United States Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Memorial) in Arlington.
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Midyear Legislative Meetings and Trade Expo took place from May 14 to 18 in Washington, D.C. – connecting Realtors® and association leaders from across the country and around the globe.
For the second year, NVAR hosted a booth on the tradeshow floor where attendees could snap a photo with Social Media Steve, take a virtual-reality tour of NVAR’s headquarters, learn about new member initiatives and enter to win prizes.
Leading up to the event, a team of NVAR staff “popped by” broker offices and encouraged Realtors® to take advantage of the opportunity to attend – just a METRO ride away and a Realtor® member benefit.
On May 17, NVAR hosted its fifth annual Showcase of Innovative Ideas and Concepts, where 88 leaders – including 16 international attendees from seven different countries – visited NVAR’s Fairfax headquarters to learn about the association and bring ideas back to their home organizations.
As the only local association with a presence at NAR Midyear, NVAR was proud to represent Northern Virginia Realtors® and feature some of the unique benefits and services provided to our members.
NVAR’s “Social Media Steve (Russell)” entertains passers-by and demos Virtual Reality goggles at the NVAR Trade Expo booth.
Several lucky winners at a pop-by visit to the Weichert, Realtors® Vienna office find “golden tickets” under their seats and receive prizes, including a METRO card and an extra chance to enter a raffle at NVAR’s booth during the NAR Midyear Trade Expo.
Bob Adamson, past NVAR Chairman of the Board, serves as on-board tour guide as attendees leave D.C. and head to Fairfax for NVAR’s open house.
NVAR staff (l-r) Joanne Salazar, Paige Audet, Debe Glakas and Jina Myers greet visitors at the Trade Expo booth, share information about NVAR special programs, and encourage attendees to enter prize drawings.