Dozens of NVAR members and affiliates volunteer their time every month to serve on committees that help advise and guide the Board of Directors on numerous issues. Input from these groups ensures that a variety of voices and viewpoints are represented. NVAR volunteers help to shape the direction of the association.
Only members of NVAR may join the association's committees. To become a member, contact NVAR's membership office at 703/207-3256.
Below are short descriptions of the current committees. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the Online Committee Volunteer Form or contact the designated staff liaison.
EDUCATION ADVISORY GROUP (Open to all members)
Supports and monitors NVAR curriculum such as career development, orientation, Virginia-required continuing education, appraisal and various courses to meet membership needs. Other responsibilities include professional designations and encouraging continuing professional growth. To express interest please contact Anne Gardner at 703/207-3260 or E-mail.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH GROUP (Open to all members)
The Community Outreach Committee is responsible for communicating to buyers and sellers the valuable services REALTORS® provide. It strives to educate the public about the opportunities of homeownership while ensuring that their rights are protected. Committee members also participate in community events that promote homeownership and work to sponsor seminars to diverse audiences. To express interest please contact Anne Gardner at 703/207-3260 or E-mail.
BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE (Open to all members)
Committee members build the annual budget, ensure that the association’s activities comply with annual budget, maintain the financial integrity of the association and review and recommend BOD action as needed.Committee is also responsible for the Annual Audit and Management Review. To express interest please contact Jim Foster at 703/207-3254 or E-mail.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (Open to all Realtor® members)
Tracks legislative activities at all levels of government. Recommends policy for NVAR and prepares annual legislative program. Mobilizes grassroots political campaigns when necessary and plans special political events (annual legislative reception and legislative trip to state Capitol). To express interest please contact Mary Beth Coya at 703/207-3250 or E-mail.
NV/RPAC CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE(Open to all members)
The Northern Virginia REALTORS® Political Action Committee is in charge of NVAR’s annual political fundraising campaign from January to July. Contributions go to candidates who are supportive of private property rights and who are sensitive to the REALTOR® point-of-view on key issues. To express interest please contact Mary Beth Coya at 703/207-3250 or E-mail.
REAL ESTATE FINANCE FORUM (Open to all members)
Monitors current financial and regional market trends. Disseminates relevant finance information to the general membership through NVAR publications and educational seminars. Committee works on the annual Economic Summit to recommend panelists and determine the summit’s theme and agenda. To express interest please contact Jill Landsman at 703/207-3226 or E-mail.
All volunteers for the following Committees are subject to formal approval by the Chairman of the Board.
GRIEVANCE (Open to all who have been NVAR Members for 5 years or more)
Committee is responsible for reviewing written complaints involving a possible violation of the Code of Ethics. Volunteers must attend mandatory training in order to serve on the committee. Committee members should be prepared to attend at least nine meetings per year. To express interest please contact Sarah Louppe Petcher at 703/207-3214 or E-mail.
ARBITRATION (Open to all who have been NVAR Members for 5 years or more)
Committee is responsible for hearing claims involving REALTORS® regarding contractual and/or procuring cause disputes that arise out of real estate transactions. The full committee attends a mandatory training session in Jan./Feb. and then five- to seven-member panels meet throughout the year to hear specific cases. To express interest please contact Sarah Louppe Petcher at 703/207-3214 or E-mail.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE (Open to all who have been NVAR Members for 7 years or more)
Previous service on the Grievance Committee, Arbitration Committee or Board of Directors is required. Committee Members are responsible for serving on the hearing panels that are convened to hear disciplinary cases that have been forwarded by the Grievance Committee for a formal hearing. All volunteers are required to attend mandatory training sessions in order to be eligible to serve on a hearing panel. In addition to attending the training, committee members serve on two to five panels each year. To express interest please contact Sarah Louppe Petcher at 703/207-3214 or E-mail.
STANDARD FORMS: (Open to all who have been NVAR Members for 5 years or more)
Responsible for creating, reviewing and revising the standard forms developed by NVAR for members. The committee ensures that forms remain in compliance with federal, state and local laws. Committee members should be prepared to commit themselves to attending at least nine meetings a year. To express interest please contact Ann-Lewise Shaw at 703/207-3263 or E-mail.