CEO Blog

New DAAR Benefit Just For Members
Feb 2, 2012

DAAR has entered into a banking relationship with Access National Bank.  By virtue of this relationship, Access National has some great offerings for you, the members.  You automatically qualify for the "REALTOR® Now Checking" account where:

>There is no minimum balance requirement or monthly fee
>You earn a higher rate of interest on your checking account....

DAAR Honor Society Applications Due on February 29th - Apply Today!
Jan 26, 2012

The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® encourages members to achieve the highest level of professionalism in the industry.

First Broker Forum Draws Local Leaders
Jan 23, 2012

More than twenty local DAAR primary member brokers gathered on January 20th for DAAR’s first 2012 Broker Forum in Ashburn, VA to discuss the state of the association, area real estate, emerging trends and national and state issues.  DAAR will continue to offer this content-rich program...

DAAR Named Quarterly Community Leader by Chamber
Jan 23, 2012

Congratulations to Dulles Area Association of Realtors (DAAR) who has been named by the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce's Non Profit Initiative as the 2011 4th Quarter Community Leader.

The Nonprofit Initiative benefits businesses and nonprofit organizations alike with quarterly networking and education programs.

NAR Member Savings Calculator – Are You Taking Full Advantage of Your Membership?
Jan 17, 2012

As a REALTOR®, you pay $120 in dues to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).  In return you receive a host of benefits; special discounts, education, news, research, and the tools you need to be successful.  With all these resources, your national membership pays for itself, if you take advantage of them.  How much do you save by being a member of NAR?  Click each item you have used or...

realtor.com Introduces New Free Social Media Tool
Jan 13, 2012

This week, REALTOR.com® is making an important announcement that may be of interest to you.  We want to provide you this notice about a new free social tool we’re introducing that will help connect you with potential buyers and sellers.

Last July, Move Inc. acquired SocialBios, a social technology that helps...

REALTOR® U Graduate Program Applications Taken
Jan 12, 2012

REALTOR® University has received approval to operate from the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Are you interested in applying to the REALTOR® University graduate program? Submit the Contact Us form at REALTOR® U.

DAAR Member Gene Mock Earns GRI Designation
Jan 5, 2012

The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® is pleased to announce that Gene Mock, Keller Williams, Leesburg, completed the REALTOR® Institute of Virginia program, thus earning the Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) designation.

 “Completion of the coursework for the GRI designation...

DAAR Donates 20th Annual Auction Proceeds to Local Charities
Jan 5, 2012

For the twentieth consecutive year, the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® presented donations to local charities raised from its annual silent auction conducted late last year.  More than a quarter of a million dollars has been raised and donated to local charities since the...

Housing Taxed to Pay for Extension of Benefits
Jan 5, 2012

The law signed by President Obama two weeks ago to extend the payroll tax cut and maintain Medicare payments and unemployment benefits uses increases in the fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to guarantee mortgages to help offset the costs of the law. The law also uses funds from premiums charged for insurance on FHA loans. NAR ...