A Motto that Works for Realtors®, Too!

In business, as in life, there is much that we cannot foresee, but it never hurts to have a plan and be prepared. In this issue, we explore how Realtors® can achieve positive outcomes with a strong branding and marketing plan. And while our primary goal is to ensure our members’ ongoing business success, we also include some long-term (hopefully!) strategies for end-of-life estate planning.

Our new Friday Focus series, which launched on February 5, featured an excellent session about tax planning for Realtors®. As “tax day” approaches, it is a good reminder that there are things we can plan for now that can help to ease our future tax burden. Particularly for new Realtors®, who may not know the tax liability of independent contractors, there are many issues to learn about and understand.

April is not only tax month, but also Fair Housing Month. As Realtors®, we know that fair housing compliance is a 24/7/365 priority. As such, it is important to implement compliance strategies as part of our business practices. In this issue, we share some insights and statistics from the director of Fairfax County’s Office of Human Rights and Equity Programs, as well as some practical planning tips for treating all clients fairly.

At NVAR, a great deal of planning and preparation takes place as your board and the staff consider which programs and benefits will best reflect NVAR’s strategic goals. We continue to add courses and events throughout the year as the need arises. In addition to the Friday Focus series, our 2016 calendar includes a new CE course covering Property Management, as well as a Property Management Day. A Realtor®-Builder Forum is another 2016 addition to the NVAR lineup. Be on the lookout for these, and much more, on nvar.com and in our NVAR e-Newsletters. 

I hope that you take advantage of the worthwhile information contained in your RE+VIEW magazine and all of our NVAR communication tools as you prepare for a busy spring market! Read an article, take a class, be prepared!