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May+Jun 2017

May 15, 2017, 11:04 AM
Year : 2017
Month : May+Jun
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You Oughta Be in Pixels

We use BombBomb so we can click a button, record a video and send it to a client instantly. The open rate is much higher for emails with video content compared to those with just written content.

Your Personal Membership Management Tool

Navigating the NVAR.com Member Dashboard

Real Estate Re-imagined

Representatives from Bright MLS, Remine and ListHub visited NVAR's Fairfax headquarters to demonstrate how members can unlock the power of their multiple listing service.

Real Estate Developments in Northern Virginia are Reaching New Heights

Congress soon put a stop to high rise commercial construction with the passage of the "Height of Buildings Act" in 1910, capping the height of commercial buildings to the width of its "Facing Street" plus 20 feet, but never more than 130 feet.

Announcing Nisha Thakker as NVAR’s Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships

Nisha will lead NVAR's strategic sponsorship and affiliate partner program to develop a greater membership value proposition for the association's 12,000 members.

Serious Threats Looming for Tax Benefits of Homeownership and Flood Insurance

Proposed tax reform plans might unwittingly cause more harm to the real estate industry than a repeal of the MID. The reason for concern is that a central feature of each of the proposed tax reform plans is the elimination of all or most itemized deductions, except the MID and the deduction for charitable contributions.

NV/RPAC Major Investors Recognized at Annual Congressional Breakfast

In addition to this annual breakfast, Major Investors receive complimentary VIP access to numerous NVAR forums, summits and events, including the convention-day Politics & Pancakes breakfast featuring a nationally recognized political analyst.

Take Note: Virginia’s New Laws 2017

The Virginia General Assembly passed measures affecting Realtors® and your clients during the 2017 legislative session.

Two NVAR Members Achieve REALTOR Magazine’s ’30 Under 30’ Status

Each year, REALTOR Magazine’s “30 Under 30” list recognizes top up-and-coming talent in the real estate industry. These Realtors® are selected for their creativity, business skill, professional success and leadership ability.

NVAR Board Election Process Begins

Nomination forms for the 2018 NVAR Board of Directors will be available to download from nvar.com beginning Thursday, June 8, 2017. If you are interested in being part of NVAR’s governing board, or would like to nominate a qualified colleague, this is your opportunity.

New NVAR Course Offering

The course, Conquering Brokerage Agreements, covers the types of agency relationships that exist between a licensee and client; disclosure requirements of the licensee; and the interpretation and enforcement of the listing agreements and buyer broker agreement forms currently used in the Northern Virginia real estate market.

Realtors® Honor Northern Virginia Elected Officials at Annual Reception

A crowd of Realtors® filled the NVAR Fairfax atrium for the annual Legislative Reception. Thirty elected officials attended for the opportunity to speak with Realtor® constituents and connect with legislative colleagues.

Realtors® Act, We All Win: May is Realtor® Advocacy Month

While we haven't yet, at press time, logged all of your Realtor® Community Action Day April charitable activities, I know that we make a difference in our communities, too.

Virginia Gubernatorial Candidates Share Their Vision for Virginia’s Future

The NVAR Public Policy Committee hosted Virginia gubernatorial candidates Ed Gillespie and Lieutenant Governor Ralph Northam at a town hall-style meeting for a select group of volunteers and RPAC Major Investors.

NVAR Region Housing Inventory Remains Tight

NVAR Region Housing Inventory Remains Tight; First Quarter Metrics for New Home Sales in Northern Virginia Reflect a Vibrant Market. Low inventory continues to affect both the NVAR region and then national residential real estate markets.

Legal Hotline is Gorgeous Inside

Your Legal Hotline is now easier on the eyes, and simpler to navigate. Members, access this benefit by simply logging in with your NRDS ID and Last Name.

Stories from the May+Jun 2017 Issue