Looking Back at the 2021 NVAR Centennial Convention and Trade Show.

Whether homeowners are seeking to upgrade to energy efficient appliances, install solar panels, or exchange batt insulation for foam, energy is on the minds of owners, as well as buyers and sellers.

The average home insurance claim for water damage is about $10,000, but some claims can top $500,000. In 2017, insurance companies paid out $13 billion in water damage claims.

This year retailers, shoppers and commercial Realtors® should all expect continued turmoil and change in the market.

Effective Wednesday, September 1, SentriLock is bolstering security to the SentriKey® Real Estate website and SentriKey® Real Estate mobile app. The security enhancements will include the addition of account security questions and cell phone verification.

ShowingTime is a useful tool through Bright MLS to help Realtors® manage online showing appointments, feedback and time/date blocking.

The Realtors® Relief Foundation (RRF) is a charitable organization dedicated to providing housing-related assistance to victims of disasters.

Bright MLS Homesnap Pro: What it does for you and your business as a Realtor®

While there is still uncertainty regarding the future of the pandemic, the housing market seems to be stabilizing after several months of atypical behavior—strong sales in mid-winter, price increases not seen since the boom of the early 2000s, and unusual weakness for prime location condos. This article discusses the highlights of our forecast update for the remainder of 2021.

With Bright Search you can find public records, open houses, broker tours, maps and more.

Effective August 3, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) issued a new order imposing a temporary eviction moratorium (the “Order”). Under the Order, landlords may not evict tenants if the reason is based on the tenant’s failure to timely pay rent. The Order is effective until October 3, 2021.

On Friday, July 30, NVAR Global Leadership Advisory Group honored the United Nations International Day of Friendship with an educational luncheon.

I think about Ted Lasso, the leader, as I speak with people who are thinking about starting a new career in real estate or who are seasoned agents looking to elevate their business goals. In anticipation of the release of the second season of this delightful show (July 23!), here are a few of the parallels between sports and the competitive world of real estate and the lessons you can learn from Coach Lasso:

A coalition of 23 different organizations including the National Association of Realtors®, along with organizations for developers, investors, lenders and even farmers and foresters, have come together in an attempt to preserve the current deferral.

Listing Management makes it easy to prepare to publish and market your listing.

Volunteer work is often equated with “giving back” to your community and helping other people, but the secret that not every knows is that volunteering benefits the person doing the work as much as the people or organization they’re assisting.

NVAR has been notified by SentriLock that due to worldwide supply chain disruptions, they are not able to produce sufficient inventory to meet the current demand for new lockboxes. In light of SentriLock's inability to produce and ship sufficient inventory, we are temporarily pausing the NVAR lockbox incentive program.

The Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® (NVAR), in a collaborative effort with PWAR, DAAR, GPR, BRAR & FAAR, hosted Pulitzer award winning investigative journalist, Bill Dedman, for a conversation regarding the Newsday feature, “Long Island Divided” and it’s partner documentary, “Testing the Divide”.

This past Friday, the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® (NVAR) connected with Alarm.com for an annual "Smart Home Tour."

On January 1, 2022, the SentriCard® is being sunsetted. Learn more.

At the most, only 3% of Realtors® in states that had legalized marijuana indicated they were specializing in the sale or leasing of properties for that use.

In conjunction with the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® (NVAR), the George Mason University Center for Regional Analysis (CRA) is developing a Realtor® sentiment index by surveying members of NVAR’s Top Producer’s Club. Among the most consistent early findings is that extremely limited inventory remains the biggest issue for Realtors® in the NVAR region.

Members of the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® (NVAR) are equipped with business marketing tools that will facilitate the development of an effective online presence. Whether an individual is a new or experienced Realtor®, the membership resources that are available can strengthen the Realtor® network and client base.

All Realtors® have free access to the entire National Association of Realtors® (NAR) Digital Library. This expansive collection includes not only a variety of real estate content but also popular titles throughout all major reading genres, including Careers, Classic Literature, Fiction and Management – just to name a few.

Between environmental factors, the surge in home buyers and the pandemic, our lumber usage is at a record breaking high.

Effective May 15th, in response to revised guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”), Virginia Governor Ralph Northam lifted Virginia’s indoor mask mandate for all fully vaccinated individuals in the Commonwealth. In addition, most distancing and capacity restrictions will be removed on May 28.

NVAR recognizes how important it is that Realtors® feel confident and prepared using the SentriKey® Real Estate Mobile App, even in areas with little to no cell phone coverage. The information in this article will detail this process, for both the Bluetooth (Gray) lockbox and non-Bluetooth (Navy Blue) lockboxes.

NVAR has made it easier than ever for your agents who are licensed in Maryland and DC to show listings in those areas.

Railroads, once the backbone of Virginia’s transportation network, may once again define its future. After years of planning and regional negotiations, extensive improvements in rail transportation are on their way.

SentriLock will no longer support the use of a smart card as a means to access lockboxes for showings beginning January 1, 2022.

This is a list of some great smart home devices to check out.

In the age of digital media and online marketing, the application of high-quality images and dynamic music can help your business content stand out. Individuals must obtain permission to incorporate copyrighted images and music in business content, without infringing on copyright protections.

Federal health officials confirm fully vaccinated individuals can go without masks outdoors and when dining at outdoor restaurants with friends. President Biden publicized the relaxation of restrictions as another reason for people to want to get vaccinated.

Fairhaven is an interactive simulation created by the National Association of REALTORS® in partnership with Ernst & Young to educate Realtors® on real-life discrimination problems impacting the U.S. real estate market.

It is important to be conscious of the information you are sharing with your clients and fellow Realtors®. These tips can help prevent the spread of false information and strengthen the media literacy in your Realtor® network.