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.
Affiliate Outreach - Open to Affiliate members only.
Determines the needs of the Affiliate Members and develops
recruiting and retention strategies for the Affiliate membership.
Provides volunteer services for NVAR functions. Promotes benefits
and services to affiliates and REALTORS® . To express your
interest please contact Tracy Reynolds at 703/207-3206 or treynolds@nvar.com.
Meets second Wednesdays, 11 am.
Appraisal - Encourages the advancement of
the professional status of REALTOR® Appraisers through
education and professional appraisal societies. Promotes
positive interaction between appraisers and real estate sales
associates for their common benefit. Reviews problems associated
with the appraisal of real property, recommends action. To
express your interest please contact Stephanie Lifland at
703/207-3210 or slifland@nvar.com.
Meets as needed.
Arbitration - Open to REALTOR® members
of NVAR who have been licensed as real estate agents for at
least seven years. All volunteers are subject to formal approval
by the Chairman of the Board. The 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 January/February and then five- to seven-member
panels meet throughout the year to hear specific cases. To
express your interest please contact Jesse Dennehy at 703/207-3214
or jdennehy@nvar.com.
Budget & Finance - 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. Also responsible for annual audit and management
review. To express your interest please contact Jim Foster at
703/207-3254 or jfoster@nvar.com.
Meets as needed.
Commercial Real Estate Forum - Meetings feature
information sessions for REALTORS® involved in commercial
transactions. Guest speakers present the group with latest
trends, economic forecasts, and other issues relevant to
commercial real estate. To express your interest please contact
Ainsley Kriss at 703/207-3208 or akriss@nvar.com.
Meets first Tuesdays, 12:30 pm.
Education - 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 the encouragement of continuing professional growth. To
express your interest please contact Anne Gardner at 703/207-3260
or agardner@nvar.com.
Meets second Wednesdays at 10 am.
Equal Opportunity/Cultural Diversity - Encourages
application of federal, state and local fair housing laws
in the practice of real estate. Works with community service
agencies in support of adequate affordable housing. Supports
programs for the elderly, handicapped and minorities. To express
your interest please contact Aparna Moondra at 703/207-3228
or amoondra@nvar.com.
Meets bi-monthly on third Thursdays, 2 pm.
Government Affairs - Tracks legislative activities
at all levels of government. Recommends policy for NVAR and
prepares annual legislative program. Mobilizes grassroots political
campaign when necessary and plans special political events (annual
legislative reception and legislative trip to state Capitol).
To express your interest please contact Mary Beth Coya at 703/207-3250 or mbcoya@nvar.com.
Meets first Mondays, 2 pm.
Grievance - Open to REALTOR® members of NVAR who have been licensed as real estate agents for at least five years. All volunteers are subject to formal approval by the Chairman of the Board. The committee is responsible for reviewing/screening written complaints involving a possible violation of the Code of Ethics. Volunteers must attend mandatory training sessions in order to serve on the committee. Committee members should be prepared to attend at least nine meetings each year. To express your interest please contact Jesse Dennehy
at 703/207-3214 or jdennehy@nvar.com.
Meets second Tuesdays, 1:30 pm.
International Real Estate - Meetings feature
information sessions for REALTORS® involved or interested
in international transactions. Guest speakers present the group
with the tips for working with international financing, language
barriers, and other issues relevant to international real estate
sales. To express your interest please contact Stephanie Lifland
at 703/207-3210 or slifland@nvar.com.
Meets as needed.
Property Management and Leasing Forum - Encourages,
informs and educates members so they can provide better property
management services. Reviews and recommends solutions to problems
associated with managing properties. To express your interest
please contact Ainsley Kriss at 703/207-3208 or akriss@nvar.com.
Meets as needed.
Real Estate Finance Forum - Monitors current
financial and market trends. Spearheads innovative financing
programs. Disseminates relevant finance information to the general
membership through NVAR publications and educational seminars.
To express your interest please contact Amy Ritsko-Warren at
703/207-3226 or aritsko-warren@nvar.com.
Meets first Tuesdays, 1:30 pm.
NV/RPAC Campaign - The REALTORS® Political
Action Committee campaign is in charge of NVAR's annual political
fundraising drive 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
your interest please contact Mary Beth Coya at 703/207-3250 or mbcoya@nvar.com.
Meets as needed.
Standard Forms - 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 your interest
please contact Jesse Dennehy at 703/207-3214 or jdennehy@nvar.com.
Meets first Wednesdays, 9:30 am.
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