May 7, 2024

 

Stay in the know. Home sellers are returning to the market, according to HousingWire. "In addition to a higher number of new listings, more new contracts were started [last] week than at any time in 2023." Read more here.

 

Stay informed about the resources that are designed to help you understand the recent NAR settlement and the changes that are coming to the industry. Please check these pages often for updates:

 

Stay compliant. Upon analysis of a well-known property portal's 'touring agreement' form (which is in response to the NAR Proposed Settlement which requires agents and buyers to have a written agreement before 'touring' a home), Virginia REALTORS® does not believe it is in compliance with the requirements of Virginia law. Read more here.

 

Upcoming Education

 

Get the inside scoop. NAR has just launched the Advocacy Scoop, the only podcast that takes you inside the advocacy work of NAR. The first three episodes are now available. Click here to listen.

 

Apply to serve on a 2025 NAR Committee! Your voice matters and is important to YOUR industry. Applications close May 15th. Apply by clicking here.

 

Sharpen your skills for FREE! Unlock the doors to success in commercial real estate with nationally known guest instructors John LeTourneau and Heather Placer Mull. Click here to register.

 

New member benefit. FOREWARN gives an agent the ability to gain instant insight on a prospective client (within seconds, without exposing any protected class information) using only a phone number! Sign up for your new complimentary account with FOREWARN today!

Get involved. The final Open House for the Greenbrier Area Plan to review the draft report, proposed land use scenarios, and strategic recommendations that will shape the future of Greenbrier will be held on Wednesday, May 22, at Greenbrier Middle School. Click here for more info.

 

Celebrate Pride Month with the DEI committee on June 4! Enjoy networking and education with members of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance and other vendors. Click here to register.

 

Upcoming Events

 

Shine as a leader. 2025 HRRA Committee applications are open now through September 15! Click here to apply today.

 

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Go for gold! It's time to sprint towards success as offices compete to see who can pole-vault to the highest participation percentages in RPAC contributions. All HRRA offices have been auto-enrolled, so give it your all from now through August 31!

 
 
 
 
 
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