Issue

 

Mar+Apr 2014

Mar 1, 2014, 00:00 AM
Year : 2014
Month : Mar+Apr
URL for Flash Flipbook : https://issuu.com/nvarmagazines/docs/re_view_marapr2014
Mar-Apr 2014 Review cover page RE+VIEW_MARAPR2014

Tuned In, Powered On and Ready to Go

Whether shopping for tools to reach your business potential or looking for the perfect client closing gift, this selection of products from the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show is a great list-starter.

User-Friendly Apps for the Realtor® On the Go!

For today’s real estate professional, being responsive to client needs while on the go can be quite a challenge. Unexpected requests, last minute showing inquiries, surprise financial questions; the list goes on. Some great tools for handling the unexpected like a pro!

NVAR is Ready To Help

I hope that you enjoy receiving RE+VIEW magazine in your mailbox as much as I do. It is a member benefit and is just one of the many ways that NVAR reaches out to members with valuable information. 

The Housing Recovery: Where We’ve Been And Where We’re Going

It is hard to believe, but 2014 marks Year Five of the Northern Virginia economic recovery. The housing market in Northern Virginia in 2014 should look a lot like the market in 2013: the combination of good (but not great) demand and limited inventory will lead to quick sales at elevated prices.

Why Don’t I Receive NVAR Emails?

Instructions to follow if you are not receiving NVAR Chairman Mario Rubio’s bi-weekly e-Newsletter, or our bi-weekly CareerLink e-blast.

‘Team Rubio’ Gears Up for a Productive 2014

This past January, NVAR Chairman Mario Rubio and his 2014 leadership team gathered in Fairfax for a day of training and networking.

Delegate Marcus Simon

On January 6, a group of Realtors®, legislators and area business leaders gathered in NVAR’s Fairfax board room with newly-elected Del. Marcus Simon (D–Falls Church) to launch him on his journey to Richmond as a freshman legislator.

Richmond Road Trip Boosts Awareness

Close to 50 Realtors® boarded a bus in the early morning hours of January 30 for the NVAR Public Policy Committee’s annual trip to Richmond.

Fair Housing Fundamentals: Accommodations Required for Service Animals in Housing

For real estate professionals, the determination on whether to grant an accommodation request for a service animal needs to be made by the housing provider and not the real estate professional. In addition, the real estate professional should always make it clear to the applicant that the request is being made to the housing provider, not the real estate professional.

No Excuses at Settlement Time

It’s important to remember that 99.9 percent of buyers want to buy and 99.9 percent of sellers want to sell, so it’s in everyone’s best interest to find a way to resolve any conflicts. The best way to do that is to resolve problems before you get in the closing room.

FIVE FAQ’s Regarding a “Lis Pendens”

Frequently asked questions regarding 'Lis Pendens'

Avoid Fines, Avoid Heartache: Keep Your Listings Accurate and Current!

MRIS is committed to maintaining the best, most accurate listing information available in the MLS system. To ensure that data entered into MRIS is accurate, notifications are sent to listing agents if data corrections are needed.

Winds of Change Rock Northern Virginia’s Commercial Real Estate Market

Frigid winter winds shocked Northern Virginians earlier this year, but for commercial Realtors® the winds of change to our regional economy packed an even bigger punch. While waiting for the ice to melt (no thaw in sight at press time), consider this advice inspired by hockey great Wayne Gretzky: we all need to learn to skate to where we think the puck is going, not where it’s been!

Remembering Listings They’d Rather Forget

In the January/February issue, we asked members to share their worst listing experiences. The stories we received confirm that tact, compassion and sometimes a strong stomach are important attributes. 

New Home Inspection Contingency

Changes to new home inspection contingency for you and your clients

Stories from the Mar+Apr 2014 Issue