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Preliminary February results are in; the blizzards that bombarded
Loudoun in February had a considerable negative impact on existing home
sales activity. The blizzards were partially to blame for the total
sales decline in February to 242 units from January's revised but still
low total of 262 units (-7.6 percent month-over-month).
Member Services
Did you know that DAAR's website now offers links to your company's email and website addresses AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE? If you have not provided the email and web addresses you would like us to use for this purpose, you can get more out of your Affiliate membership.
Did you know that Affiliate members can put tri-fold brochures (and IMPs can leave 8.5x11" brochures) in the DAAR classroom AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE? If you have not provided us with these marketing materials, you can get more out of your Affiliate membership.
February 26, 2010
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DAAR is pleased to announce the Champion Title & Settlements in Leesburg, VA has become the latest Integrated Marketing Partner (IMP). DAAR's Integrated Marketing Partners are critical to DAAR's efforts to minimize member dues through non-dues-related revenue. As an IMP, Champion Title is demonstrating its commitment to DAAR's REALTOR® members and the association. Please make sure to thank Michael Bradford and Keith Barrett for their support.
Click here for more information about Champion Title and how to reach them.
February 26, 2010
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Most people "hunker down" when times get tough, but that's no way to grow a business. Opportunities abound, and now's the perfect time to rethink how you do business to take advantage of those opportunities. Tough times can be the perfect time to grow your business. And DAAR is the perfect partner to help you do just that.
February 26, 2010
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Did you know that a DAAR Affiliate membership gives you an array of opportunities to promote your company's products and services to DAAR's REALTOR® members? Are you taking advantage of all those opportunities? For just $219/year, DAAR Affiliates get:
- Their company name and phone number listed on the DAAR website
- A link to the company email address and website
- The option to put tri-fold brochures in the DAAR classroom
- The option to participate in all DAAR events that are open to DAAR Affiliates
- An open invitation to participate in the Affiliate Committee and to sponsor Affiliate events
- First "dibs" on sponsoring other DAAR events
- Email updates from DAAR
Make the most of your Affiliate membership today by:
February 26, 2010
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March and Spring are just around the corner (hopefully)! And everything's coming up green at DAAR. March is Green Month at DAAR, and there's lots of ways to fuel that spring fever:
- Attend the "It's So Easy Being Green" Lunch Matters on 3/3 (Hosted by Repax Inc.)
- Get out and renew connections with friends and colleagues at the Networking Matters on 3/4. The beer won't be green, but spirits will be bright.
- Attend the "Building Your Business as a Green REALTOR®" Lunch Matters on 3/24(Hosted by Option-1 Title)
- Work on your Green Designation by taking the Green Core Course on 3/10 and 3/11
- Take advantage of our "Green" specials in the DAAR store. St. Joseph's medals are on sale for $8 in case you have any listings that aren't turning into green in your wallet. And we have DAAR logo'd short-sleeve polo shirts from Lands End for just $16, in case you're sick of turtle necks and multiple layers. Both are a 20% savings.
February 22, 2010
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Just when you're starting to see flashes of the movie "The Shining", DAAR has a cure for those wintertime blues. DAAR members can come by the DAAR office and pick up FREE passes to this weekend's Capital Home & Garden Show at the Dulles Expo Center. Get a taste of spring by touring dream garden designs, start planning your spring projects and shop for the latest products for remodeling, gardening, or decorating.
February 12, 2010
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Two factors drove the noteworthy decline in total sales volume in
January 2010. The first was an unusually low number of pending sales
in December. Presumably, buyers scrambled to settle before year-end to
take advantage of tax deductions causing the pending sales to dip
significantly by the end of December.
February 5, 2010
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Word is getting out about the changes to the DAAR Honor Society. The new form is easier to complete, and applicants can now qualify even if they meet the minimum point requirements in only two out of three areas thanks to a new tiered qualification structure. Our response rate has been comparable to last year, but we want to make sure everyone has a chance to hear about the changes. Therefore, the Awards Committee has decided to extend the deadline for submitting your Honor Society Application to Friday, February 19th.
If you had at least $2M in production in 2010 and have done any CE courses in the last year, attended any DAAR events, or been at all involved in your community or charitable organizations, you should apply.
If you had at least $2M in production in 2010 and have done any CE courses in the last year, attended any DAAR events, or been at all involved in your community or charitable organizations, you should apply.
January 29, 2010
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February is REALTOR® Professionalism month at DAAR. Join us on Wednesday, February 24th at noon for a Lunch Matters we're calling "One Bad Apple Spoils the Bunch". This Lunch Matters class will include real stories from DPOR to help you avoid the same pitfalls as well as time to talk as a group about what unprofessional behavior you're seeing and what can be done to improve REALTOR® professionalism.
