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Mar+Apr 2015

Mar 1, 2015, 00:00 AM
Year : 2015
Month : Mar+Apr
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2015: My Derek Jeter Year!

Strong Leaders + Smart Choices

The companies with staying power dedicate themselves to providing the best possible service to customers while behaving ethically towards every person involved in a real estate transaction. These brokerages do their best to support their agents so the agents can be successful in any market.

John McEnearney Remembered, Founder of McEnearney Associates

Described as a smart and generous man, McEnearney earned a reputation for exceptional service and outstanding performance in the real estate industry and in the community. He was chairman and founder of McEnearney Associates and former NVAR Board member, he passed away on October 8, 2014 at the age of 87.  

Realtors® Make Presence Known in Richmond

On a cold morning this past January, over 40 Northern Virginia Realtors® made the nearly two-hour bus trip down I-95 for the NVAR Public Policy Committee’s Annual Legislative Advocacy Trip to Richmond.

Why I Support NV/RPAC – And Why You Should, Too

Pre-Settlement Access to Property: New Rules to Know

On January 1, 2015, the Residential Sales Contract replaced the Regional Sales Contract used in the Northern Virginia region. Among the changes to the contract is an amendment pertaining to a purchaser’s pre-settlement access to the property. 

Education, Technology and a Personal Touch

Education, training and strong leadership contribute to a successful business. While not all brokers have the resources to offer top-notch training programs and leadership opportunities for their agents, our association provides all that and more to our members.

Editorial: Regional Impact of Transportation Funding Decisions

Looking for Opportunity in the Northern Virginia Condo Market

The condominium market in the Washington region has been performing well over the past two years, with strong price growth between 2012 and 2014. Many areas around Northern Virginia are poised to experience stronger interest in their existing condo units.

NAR Defends Commercial Property Investors from Federal ‘Tax Reform’

Regardless whether your clients are savvy investors or casual homeowners, when President Barack Obama and Congress start talking seriously about “tax reform,” it should grab the attention of all Realtors® and their clients. 

New Products Make Lives Easier, Cleaner, More Secure

The consumer electronics world changes faster than consumers know that they need a new product. Whether creating your own wish-list or making recommendations, the new consumer electronic options offer something for every want, need and price point. 

What Can I Do With SmartCharts Pro™?

The MRIS subsidiary RealEstate Business Intelligence (RBI) created SmartCharts Pro™. An upgrade to rbiEXPERT, it provides the most current local market data presented in easy-to-understand charts and graphs and is a major step forward in improving agents’ customer service.  

Fairfax County School System Superintendent Listens, Leads by Example

Fairfax County Schools Superintendent Karen Garza, Ph.D., takes great pride in working for the county’s bustling school system, a cultural melting pot of 187,000 students.

NVAR Region 5-Year look-Back: January 2010-2015

Infographics of NVAR region 5-year look back

Stories from the Mar+Apr 2015 Issue