NVAR Wants to Celebrate Your Impact

Included among the articles in this issue of RE+VIEW magazine are examples that underscore my theme this year that “NVAR Cares.” Whether riding to Richmond to lobby our state legislators on behalf of homeownership and property rights, or finding ways to volunteer locally to support our neighbors and build strong communities, NVAR members are on the front lines.

In 2016, under the leadership of the Northern Virginia Realtors® Political Action Committee Campaign Chair Christine Richardson, we raised more than $200,000 from nearly 3,000 individual investors, 56 of whom invested at the $1,000 or higher level. That was an outstanding success. And we can do more!
Is your name on our list of $100+ RPAC investors? Nothing would please me more than to see the name of every NVAR member included in the RE+VIEW magazine’s RPAC investor list! See page 10 for the names of those who have already invested this year.

This past January, more than 50 members participated in NVAR’s annual trip to the Capitol. You can view photos and read about what we accomplished on page 8. The trip helps to build awareness about the hard work that NVAR does on our behalf in Richmond. Our presence also signals to the legislators the strength of our Realtor® community, and educates them about issues that impact private property rights and homeownership.

The reality is that your involvement strengthens our message. If you are not already invested in NV/RPAC, please commit your fair share today! When 2017 NV/RPAC Campaign Chair Moon Choi comes knocking, please be generous. Visit NVAR.com/RPAC to learn more.

At NVAR, we are also invested in the communities in our NVAR footprint. Many of us, either individually or through our brokerages, partner with non-profits and give back through community service projects or in some other way. We want to highlight your commitments and encourage greater NVAR member involvement.

For the first time, we are designating the month of April as “NVAR Realtor® Community Action Day,” which will last throughout April. Plan ahead for this for any of those 30 days. If you are already volunteering in your community, we want to know about it! If you’re looking for ways to get involved, we want to help you do that. Check out the article on page 11 to learn about opportunities for you to give back when it is convenient for you, to the cause that is right for you, anytime in the month of April.

Together, we can make a positive impact in Northern Virginia. Join me to help prove our commitment that NVAR Cares.