Resources for Brokers
Talking Points for Brokers
Do you have delayed licenses?
- Report new license applications that have reached 21 days without issuance from DPOR
- Fill out the form below to alert FAAR to the problem
- FAAR will refer information to the Virginia Realtors® for potential action directly with DPOR and for informational purposes
License Hotline
Form for brokers to report delayed licenses
Broker FAQ
Hanging Licenses
- Active licensees in a brokerage should be a member of an Association the Broker belongs to
- If the licensee does not join an association, the Broker will be assessed a non-member salespersons fee.
- This is a bylaw of NAR
- Bylaw language can be found at https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/limited-function-referral-office-lfro-policy
- “For a REALTOR® (principal) to be exempt from paying size formula dues based on referral licensees, the licenses must be held by an entity separate from the REALTOR®’s brokerage firm, and all referrals must be made to the REALTOR’s brokerage firm on a substantially exclusive basis. The same REALTOR® can be a principal in both firms. An “entity” is a separate, legally recognized business and includes all possible structures for a business permitted under state law.”
- If a licensee wishes to go on referral status they may, but the Broker must have a separate company for referrals.
Terminations and Transfers
- When an agent is terminated from your office, please notify Lori Hillard Wehr with the specifics of the agents termination with the agent termination form found at www.faarmembers.com/forms
- If an agent is moving offices within FAAR, the agent can login at faarmembers.com/myaccount, click on “Submit Office Transfer”, and follow the prompts. An email will be sent to FAAR’s Membership Department and to the new Broker to approve.
- If an agent is transferring from another association, they will need to fill out the application form, not the agent transfer form.
- REALTOR® members must hold a valid license with DPOR. Upon expiration, the FAAR office will notify a member via email within 5 business days of the expiration. On the 10th of the month, if DPOR does not indicate the license is renewed, the FAAR office will terminate all services- association, Sentrilock and Brightmls.
How to print, pay, or email an agents' dues
- On the faarmembers.com portal, a broker or office designated person can pay agent dues and as part of this process they can also send a message to selected agents and print renewal notices. Start by logging in at faarmembers.com/myaccount. If you have not updated your information or logged in recently, you might be prompted to review your information before proceeding to the “My Account” page.
- View the rest of the instructions here
Applications
- The dues fee schedule can be found at faarmembers.com/how-to-join. If you are unsure of the amount of dues at the time of application, please call FAAR and we will share the latest cost.
- No Sentrilock or Bright MLS services can be rendered at the time the application is turned in. There is a 24-72 hour turnaround time for applications.
- A welcome email will be sent to the agent as soon as the application is processed. Please have agents read it in its entirety.
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Broker News
Deceptive Advertising of Rental Properties
The Virginia Realtors® recently shared important information about rental pricing and advertising. Important FTC Guidance: Deceptive Advertising of Rental Properties The Legal Team at Virginia REALTORS® wants to make our property managers aware of some...
November sees a housing market in transition
The regional housing market demonstrated significant softness this November with falling sales and total sold volume along with stagnant price appreciation. Median price didn’t budge from last year, again coming in at $465,000 across the region. Units sold dropped...
King George Planning Commission rejects downzoning amendment
The King George Planning Commission met on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, to conduct a public hearing on changes proposed by the Board of Supervisors that would increase minimum lot sizes in the county's largest zoning category. These changes would impact all...
Median home prices back up in October
Median housing price increases rebounded again in October after just one month of year-over-year decreases in September. Median price was up over 3% in October 2025, coming in at $469,900 compared to $455,000 last October. Units sold were also up over last year with...
King George Planning Commission sets Public Hearing on downzoning ordinance
King George County has spent the last year discussing a downzoning ordinance that would increase the minimum lot size in the majority of land in the county. Under the current zoning, A-1 parcels required a 10-acre minimum, A-2 requires a 2-acre minimum and A-3...
Median price dips for first time in over two years
Could the region finally see a stop to ever increasing home prices? September statistics show that it’s possible the tide is turning and that prices will finally cool after more than six years of consistent price growth. September of 2025 saw prices dip across the...
Interested in mentoring students for a future in real estate? Spotsylvania wants to hear from you!
Spotsylvania County Public Schools are seeking mentors to be part of an exciting opportunity by hosting a high school student for a 40-hour field experience (job shadow). This experience allows students to explore career paths, gain insight into the industry, and...
Meet FAAR’s endorsed candidates for the November 4 election!
Each election cycle, members of FAAR's Public Policy Committee invite candidates for local public office in for an interview to both get to know that candidate and to evaluate them for potential endorsement. An endorsement typically involves a financial contribution...
Prices up again in August as pace of sales continues to slow
The local real estate market continued to see rising prices against a backdrop of expanding inventory and fewer sales than a year ago. The median price for August increased more than 5%, going from $461,500 last August to $485,750 this year. While prices continued...
2026 FAAR Board of Directors announced
FAAR elections concluded at the Expo on September 10 and the results were announced at the General Membership Meeting. Please join us in congratulating the following members who have stepped up to the plate for their fellow REALTORS® to serve on the 2026 Board of...
Toolkits to use and share
Being a New REALTOR®
Security Features on Social Media
Listing and Presenting
Rookie Checklist
Prospecting Methods
Personal Marketing
Property Marketing
WorkSmart Sales Meeting Kits
Enhance your next sales meeting — and make sure your agents are up to snuff — with these 10-minute meeting kits.
What’s included?
The kit comes complete with a presentation (including a short video and Q&A), a broker’s guide, and a printable poster for your bulletin board or fridge.Check it out — you have to be logged in — and bookmark it today — and pump up your next meeting with just a few clicks of your mouse.
Useful links from National Association of Realtors® and Virginia Realtors®
- VAR Office Policy Manual template
- VAR Standard Clauses 2012
- Broker News From REALTOR Magazine
- VAR Legal Resources Center
- SLIDESHARE: especially designed for brokers, this tool gives you great ideas for sales meetings and more with timely topics in a concise Power Point format.
- Subscribe to NAR’s E-newsletter for Brokers
- Broker Involvement Program
- How to write a Business Plan
- YOU SAID WHAT? An Antitrust Compliance Brochure
- HUD Listing Broker Application FAQs
- Fair Housing Broker Guide
- Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
FAAR Classroom Room Rental
More information request for Brokers
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