Member Services

Mary Lou Raymond Recognized by NAR for 40 Years of Service to the Industry

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:57:48 -0500

We are pleased to announce that one of our members has been recognized by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) for their long-time commitment and service to the real estate industry. Mary Lou Raymond, ABR, GRI, CRB, CRS, a REALTOR® with Prudential Carruthers in Hamilton, Virginia, was approved for REALTOR® Emeritus status at the NAR Convention last month in Orlando, FL. One year after DAAR received its charter as a local REALTOR® board, Raymond became active as a member in numerous committees and served as DAAR Chairman in 1974. "As an active member who has been with DAAR from nearly the beginning, we truly appreciate Mary Lou's continuing years of service and involvement in the industry and association" adds Candice Bower, 2008 DAAR Chair.

Everything you need to know about the ActiveKey upgrade...

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:39:13 -0500

It's almost here! DAAR will be upgrading all of its members to the new Supra ActiveKey - the only lockbox system that doesn't require daily cradling or key swiping during the first week of December. The ActiveKey Upgrade flyer details everything you need to know about the conversion, including when you should plan to come to the Holiday Inn Carradoc Hall to get your ActiveKey. Note that agents who are currently using the eKey do NOT need to attend the conversion. Appointments are being set in 15 minute increments alphabetically by last name. You should plan to spend 30-45 minutes to complete your appointment.

Updated Key Only Membership Costs

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:57:45 -0500

DAAR is very aware of the impact the upcoming lockbox conversion by the neighboring associations will have on REALTORS(R). We have been working hard with all the associations in Northern Virginia to minimize this impact as much as possible. To that end, the associations have agreed to allow agents to obtain a "Key Only" membership that will provide them with keys and lockboxes for the "other" lockbox system at the lowest possible costs. Click through to the Updated Key Only Membership Costs (2).pdf spreadsheet to see which lockbox system each association will be using after the conversion and how much they will be charging agents who obtain a Key Only membership to them.

NVAR representatives will be at the DAAR office in Leesburg on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 to sell Key Only memberships to DAAR agents. PWAR will also be sending representatives to sell their Key Only memberships; however, we do not have a date yet.

If you have any questions about the upcoming lockbox conversion or Key Only memberships, please contact Alecia Moroz, Director, Membership Services at 703.579.0302 or via email to amoroz@dullesarea.com. Check out our FAQ's, click here.

DAAR Members Named to 2009 VAR Advocacy and Specialty Groups

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:28:29 -0500

We are pleased to announce that the following DAAR members and staff have been appointed to several Virginia Association of REALTOR® advocacy and specialty group appointments for 2009 including...

ActiveKey Upgrade Dates Confirmed

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:35:59 -0500

The time is coming to upgrade to the new Supra ActiveKey - the only lockbox system that does not require daily cradling, key swiping, or daily code sharing.

Key Only Membership Costs

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:35:20 -0500

We are finally beginning to get information from our neighboring associations about the details of their conversion to the SentriLock lockbox in mid-January. We have loaded all this information into an easy-to-read Key Only Membership Costs (pdf) spreadsheet, so you can compare costs and decide which association you want to use to get your secondary lockbox key.

Savings Now, Improved Cash Flow Later

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:00:24 -0500

DAAR recognizes that many members may need a little help with their cash flow these days, so we've decided to split up the dues billing. In the next day or so you should be receiving your annual dues bill in the mail. Hopefully the first thing you'll notice is the savings - $393 instead of $560.

Alecia Moroz Named New Director of Member Services

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:30:52 -0500

DAAR is pleased to announce that Alecia Moroz has accepted the position of Director of Member Services. Moroz's strong background in communications will add strength to DAAR's new organizational structure designed to produce value-added programs for members. We are excited about the energy that is produced when our team gets together to plan services and programs for our members and we know that sooner, rather than later, you will see the results of that energy. Please welcome Alecia to the staff. She can be reached at amoroz@dullesarea.com, by Ext. 0302, or by her direct line 703-579-0302.

NVAR to Prohibit Distribution of Lock Box Keys to Affiliates

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:53:27 -0500

We were advised today that NVAR will not be offering the purchase of SentriCards to Affiliate members, nor will they be allowing Day Codes or Contractor Codes. PWAR and GPAR have not indicated at this time if they will choose the same policy. What does this mean to you, the listing agent? Nothing, if you use a Supra iBox on your listings. DAAR will continue to offer Supra keys to its Affiliate members. However, if you choose to use only the Sentrilock lockbox on your listings, you will need to meet all Home Inspectors, Pest Control Inspectors, and possibly Appraisers to provide them access to the property. Please give this matter serious consideration before determining what type of lockbox to place on your listings and which system best meets your business needs.

Annual Meeting Rescheduled - Wednesday, December 17th, 8:30 a.m., River Creek Country Club

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:50:49 -0500

The Annual Meeting for the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. has been rescheduled for 8:30 AM, December 17, 2008, at River Creek Country Club prior to the start of the DAAR Economic Summit. The purpose of this meeting is to elect the proposed slate of directors for 2009. It is essential that we have a quorum, which is 70. Please make every effort to attend, and this is a great opportunity to stay for the Annual Economic Summit.

Following the summit will be the Installation of Officers and Directors, featuring our guest, State Senator Jill Vogel. Come and support your fellow associates who are giving so generously of their time to support and lead your organization. To sign up for all of these important events, click here and then "Economic Summit" (login and password required) ($20 member registration includes full breakfast and all programs).

DAAR Dues Billing . . . Coming Soon with No-Interest Bi-Annual Payments

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:48:53 -0500

DAAR 2009 dues statements will be sent by mail next week and will be due by Monday, December 1st, 2008. In an effort to make the chore of paying dues more budget friendly, we are pleased to announce a no-interest bi-annual payment structure. By December 1st, NAR, VAR and ½ of DAAR dues in the amount of $393 are due. In June, DAAR will bill the second payment of $335 which includes one year of DAAR dues. Your payment will be slightly higher this year only in order to offset the new bi-annual payment structure. For future years, your first payment in December will be toward NAR and VAR dues and the second payment in June, for DAAR dues only. We hope this will make the chore of paying dues a little more pleasant. Please note this arrangement applies only to REALTOR® members, and does not affect Affiliate billing which will remain unchanged. As an added bonus, DAAR is pleased to announce a "Membership Appreciation Special" for members who keep their primary membership. As always, you can save time and effort by logging into your account via www.dullesarea.com and paying your dues with just a few clicks. For more information, email finance@dullesarea.com

Don't Be Shut Out! DAAR Transfer Member Special - Make the Switch and be Heard!

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:02:44 -0500

REALTORS® who have already paid their 2009 local association dues in Virginia and wish to transfer their primary membership to the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® will pay no additional fees until June 2009. You heard correct! DAAR will give you 8 months of FREE membership if you transfer by December 1st and have already paid your 2009 dues to another local association in Virginia. Additionally, we will exchange, one for one, all of your gray boxes to the new Supra iBox at our conversion to the new wireless Supra ActiveKEY during the first week of December. With this special, you will enjoy no cradling wireless technology, no swiping, instant showing notification, 8 months of free membership, and complimentary swapping out soon-to-be obsolete gray boxes for no charge. For more information on these benefits, click here . Contact membership@dullesarea.com for additional information or fill out the online application.

Frequently Asked Questions Now Available on Lockboxes and Keys

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:42:57 -0500

As part of the effort to keep our members informed on the lockbox issue, DAAR has developed a list of Frequently Asked Questions on Lockboxes and Keys that addresses local association conversion dates, key and lockbox pricing, Supra Active Key conversion and status of gray boxes. For more information on this issue, please visit Supra Lockboxes and Keys.

DAAR Announces "Member Appreciation Special"

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:52:22 -0500

In addition to an extensive range of services, DAAR announced additional benefits for current DAAR members. When members keep their primary membership with DAAR they will enjoy:

Upgrading to the Supra ActiveKEY for FREE- the only lockbox system that doesn't require daily cradling, key swiping or daily code sharing.
Free conversion of all your gray boxes to blue iBoxes.
Paying your dues in two easy no-interest installments, six months apart.
A one-time 25% discount in our DAAR store.
Free monthly Lunch and Learns on the latest real estate topics.
An association focused on listening to your concerns and making your real estate business a success!

For more information, download the flyeror contact Jeanette Newton, 703/777-2468.

DAAR Members Receive NAR Committee Appointments

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:30:50 -0500

Several DAAR members received appointments to NAR committees. DAAR Chairman-Elect Brad Boland of Jobin Realty in Reston received a first year appointment to Conventional Finance and Lending. DAAR Chairman Candice Bower of Carter Braxton Real Estate in Leesburg received a second year appointment as the State Representative to Risk Management. VAR Policy Board Member Rick Cockrill of Keller Williams in Leesburg received a second year appointment to Risk Management. Virginia got fewer than normal committee appointments this year and we are pleased and excited that three appointments were made to DAAR Members. Congratulations!