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Sept+Oct 2020

Sep 3, 2020, 14:42 PM
Year : 2020
Month : Sept+Oct
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Increased Online Presence Demands Tighter Security Measures

REALTORS® USE TECHNOLOGY in many ways, and in today’s dynamic and increasingly online environment, cyber security has become a top priority.

The Opportunity of Obsolete Buildings

“WHAT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN IN THE FUTURE IS HAPPENING TODAY,” NAR’s Chief Economist Lawrence Yun observed in a recent Commercial Market Update presented by the National Association of Realtors®.

Future of Financing: Where We Are Now and Where We Are Headed

When you’ve talked to mortgage lenders this year, you’ve probably heard an earful about how excessively busy they’ve been. 

Agency and Article 16 of the Code of Ethics: Client-Initiated Agency Termination

IN TODAY’S COMPETITIVE MARKET, it’s not surprising that consumers are comparison-shopping for better value and superior customer service – including their choice of real estate agent. 

"Coming Soon" - Sight Unseen

NVAR OFTEN RECEIVES QUESTIONS on the Legal Hotline regarding Bright MLS status definitions, particularly the “coming soon” status. 

Market Metrics: Peak Season in the Pandemic

THERE WILL LIKELY BE AN ASTERISK next to 2020 real estate market data indicating that for several months in the year of the COVID-19 pandemic, nothing was business as usual.

NVAR Members LOVE the Face Mask for RPAC Campaign

AS VIRGINIA MOVED INTO PHASE 3 REOPENING, NVAR began participating in the Virginia Realtors®’ Face Mask for RPAC Campaign, and members responded in a big way!

Good Business Practices for Code of Ethics Compliance

THE PRACTICE OF REAL ESTATE IS COMPLEX. Realtors® are often presented with situations in which they must navigate the interests of all parties involved, while providing a level of service that lives up to the standards of practice required by the Code of Ethics.

Top Producers and Professionalism: The Perfect Pair

TO ACHIEVE NVAR TOP PRODUCER GOLD STATUS, a member must complete $3 million in sales or 24 transactions in a calendar year. 

NVAR Supports NAR’s First Regional Spanish-Language ABR® Designation Course

THIS PAST JULY, NVAR proudly sponsored the first ever NAR regional ABR® Designation virtual Spanish-language course. 

2021 NVAR Leadership Team Announced; Members Inducted to Virginia Realtors® Honor Society

DURING THE AUG. 13 Board of Directors meeting, the following individuals were elected to serve the association in 2021:

NVAR Region 5-Year Look-Back: July Data

©2020 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Data provided by Showing Time as of August 6, 2020.

Centennial Series: The Yeonas Family

THE STORY BEGAN IN THE EARLY 1950s. NVAR had existed for three decades, and homes were selling for under $15,000. 

NVAR Has the Tools to Help You Build Your Future

As we round the homestretch on the year 2020, plans are already well underway for our landmark Centennial year in 2021. 

Understand the Value of #YourNVAR

I’ve learned a great deal during my term as NVAR President, not the least of which is the incredible amount of hard work, ingenuity and dedication that goes into maintaining a thriving member-focused organization. 

Housing on the Agenda: Rent Relief/Eviction Moratorium

THE VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE was called back into session by Governor Northam in mid-August to consider his budget and other measures precipitated by the COVID pandemic. 

Stories from the Sept+Oct 2020 Issue