Message from the CEO

 

Being a member of NVAR helps you stand out from the competition. As your partner in business, we bring you the most advanced tools, services and programs! You can develop your career or re-invigorate your business through NVAR training, Forums, programs and services. Welcome Home to Excellence.

Our website, nvar.com, delivers industry news and links you to NVAR’s powerful programs and services. Updated daily, the site offers quick access to information and resources— NVAR Legal Hotline, training courses, and access to tools like Bright—your MLS, SentriLock key system, Remine Docs+ and much more.

Takes You Further is our promise to you. With member surveys and broker/agent outreach, at NVAR we make it our job to anticipate your needs and deliver in a responsive, professional way. With two convenient locations in Northern Virginia, we are the association thousands of working residential and commercial members call home. This website provides an overview of your benefits and must-know information to get your business started and keep it moving further.

Give us a call today at 703.207.3200.

Sincerely,
Ryan T. McLaughlin
Chief Executive Officer
 

Sept + Oct 2019: NVAR Safeguards Your Business Success

by User Not Found | 09/01/2019

In keeping with the September safety theme, I’m excited to provide an update on NVAR initiatives that safeguard your business success.

Here’s a brief rundown of some of this year’s significant milestones within our three strategic drivers:

VALUE

  • Expanded annual Finance Summit to include a full day of programming
  • Updated Top Producer’s Club to allow for greater participation, benefits and engagement
  • Added five additional advisory groups to engage more members in leadership opportunities
  • Updated the Herndon Center to match the look, feel and experience of our Fairfax headquarters

INNOVATION

  • Upgraded audio-visual capabilities in classrooms and meeting rooms
  • Shared knowledge from Stefan Swanepeol’s T-3 Summit
  • Partnered with neighboring associations to host the Xplode Tech Conference

IMPACT

  • Continued NVAR Cares efforts, making a difference for our community through financial support, in-kind contributions, and member participation, including becoming the first-ever lifetime partner for three regional ReStores for Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia
  • Collaborated regionally with local chambers of commerce and the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance to address issues such as affordability and transportation
  • Advocated to preserve your rights to post signs in Fairfax County; helped to elect primary candidates for the upcoming mid-term election who are champions of our business interests
  • Cultivated media sources to facilitate reporting by major news outlets, including the New York Times, WAMU, WTOP, Washington Post, Washingtonian magazine, CNBC, Fox5 News and others, recognizing NVAR Realtors® as the go-to experts on the Northern Virginia market

TAKING IT FURTHER

Now here are some things you can do to ensure business success moving forward:

Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 15 for our Annual Convention and Trade Show. Check out the center pull-out section of this issue to learn more.

Get to know the candidates for your 2020 Board of Directors by viewing their bios beginning on page 30. Then plan to cast your vote online between Sept. 11 – Oct. 12, 2019.

Renew your membership with NVAR. If you haven’t already, visit NVAR.com/dues to maintain your member benefits through 2020.

We look forward to continued progress on our strategic goals and a strong finish to 2019!


Ryan Conrad, CAE, CIPS, RCE, e-Pro
NVAR Chief Executive Officer rconrad@nvar.com

Sept + Oct 2019: NVAR Safeguards Your Business Success

Sep 1, 2019, 10:40 AM by User Not Found

In keeping with the September safety theme, I’m excited to provide an update on NVAR initiatives that safeguard your business success.

Here’s a brief rundown of some of this year’s significant milestones within our three strategic drivers:

VALUE

  • Expanded annual Finance Summit to include a full day of programming
  • Updated Top Producer’s Club to allow for greater participation, benefits and engagement
  • Added five additional advisory groups to engage more members in leadership opportunities
  • Updated the Herndon Center to match the look, feel and experience of our Fairfax headquarters

INNOVATION

  • Upgraded audio-visual capabilities in classrooms and meeting rooms
  • Shared knowledge from Stefan Swanepeol’s T-3 Summit
  • Partnered with neighboring associations to host the Xplode Tech Conference

IMPACT

  • Continued NVAR Cares efforts, making a difference for our community through financial support, in-kind contributions, and member participation, including becoming the first-ever lifetime partner for three regional ReStores for Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia
  • Collaborated regionally with local chambers of commerce and the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance to address issues such as affordability and transportation
  • Advocated to preserve your rights to post signs in Fairfax County; helped to elect primary candidates for the upcoming mid-term election who are champions of our business interests
  • Cultivated media sources to facilitate reporting by major news outlets, including the New York Times, WAMU, WTOP, Washington Post, Washingtonian magazine, CNBC, Fox5 News and others, recognizing NVAR Realtors® as the go-to experts on the Northern Virginia market

TAKING IT FURTHER

Now here are some things you can do to ensure business success moving forward:

Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 15 for our Annual Convention and Trade Show. Check out the center pull-out section of this issue to learn more.

Get to know the candidates for your 2020 Board of Directors by viewing their bios beginning on page 30. Then plan to cast your vote online between Sept. 11 – Oct. 12, 2019.

Renew your membership with NVAR. If you haven’t already, visit NVAR.com/dues to maintain your member benefits through 2020.

We look forward to continued progress on our strategic goals and a strong finish to 2019!


Ryan Conrad, CAE, CIPS, RCE, e-Pro
NVAR Chief Executive Officer rconrad@nvar.com