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March+April 2019

Mar 1, 2019, 14:21 PM
Year : 2019
Month : March+April
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Code of Ethics Updates: Confirmation of Offer Submissions

EFFECTIVE JAN. 1, 2019, Article 1, Standard of Practice 7 of the National Association of Realtors® Code of Ethics has been amended to include specific direction during a situation in which a cooperating broker submits an offer to a listing broker, and that cooperating broker requests confirmation that the offer has been submitted to the seller or landlord.

Fight FOMO! (For Your Clients)

FOMO, or the “fear of missing out,” is alive and well in the age of smartphone and social media addiction. 

NEW 2019 Leadership Opportunities

TO ACHIEVE NVAR’S 2019 GOAL of increased member participation and engagement, the board of directors has approved the creation five new leadership opportunities. 

How to Own Your Brand

Realtors® need to establish their identity in a way that makes them memorable to potential clients and reflects something about themselves or their values.

Ensure Housing Access for All with Fair Housing Compliance

HOUSING DISCRIMINATION IS UNLAWFUL. Realtors® serve on the front lines to ensure that all buyers and renters are provided full access to housing opportunity.

Congrats to Hall of Fame Honorees: Members Recognized for RPAC Commitment

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® RPAC Hall of Fame recognizes dedicated members who have made a significant commitment to RPAC by investing an aggregate lifetime amount of at least $25,000. 

Market Metrics: Movers in the Region

EACH YEAR BETWEEN 2015 TO 2017, almost 100,000 households moved in the NVAR region, which represents about one in six total households.

NVAR Hosts a Forum on the Economic Impacts of Transportation Investments in the Region

NORTHERN VIRGINIANS ARE ALL TOO FAMILIAR with bumper-to-bumper traffic on their morning and evening commutes, passing the time by tuning in to their favorite radio programs or listening to podcasts.

The NVAR Ombudsman Program

ONE OF THE BIGGEST POINTS of pride in being a Realtor® is professionalism. 

NVAR Young Professionals Network: Building Excitement for 2019

The kick-off event of 2019 was deemed a huge success. 

Own Your Success: How to Leverage the Branding Power of Your Top Producer Award

OWNING YOUR BRAND and owning your success are two sides of the same coin. 

President's Column: Engagement on Your Terms

During my term as your NVAR president, I’m committed to increasing the number of ways for our members to engage with the association.

Realtors® Brave Icy Roads to Educate Legislators at the Capitol

ON JAN. 30, a group of 65 hardy Northern Virginia Realtors®, including leadership from the Dulles Area Association of Realtors® and the Realtor® Association of Prince William, braved single-digit temperatures to make the annual trip to Richmond for NVAR’s 2019 legislative advocacy day.

Back to the Future: Today’s Smart Home (and a Glimpse into CES 2019)

THROUGHOUT THE YEARS, TV shows and movies like “The Jetsons,” “Smart House” and “Back to the Future Part II” have romanticized smart homes of the future.

Take Control: Steps for Managing Your NVAR Member Account

AS TAX SEASON APPROACHES, you may have questions about which expenses can be deducted, how to access your dues payment history and more.

Your Questions Answered: Bright MLS Livestream Meet-Up

AT A LIVESTREAM and in-person meet-up with Bright MLS leadership on Feb. 15, the message from Bright was clear: we hear you, we know we have made mistakes, and we are working diligently to address your concerns and improve the new system.

Zoning: The Key to Vienna’s Commercial Redevelopment

WHEN AUTOMOBILES FIRST APPEARED on Vienna’s streets around 1904, the speed limit in town was set at 12 mph. 

CEO Column: Owning the Realtor® Brand

In this month’s cover article, we focus on how members can stand out from the crowd by owning their brand.

NVAR Region 5-Year Look-Back: January 2019 Data

Data provided by Showing Time as of February 12, 2019

Stories from the March+April 2019 Issue