Community Service
Our effort to improve local community living.
#MemberMonday: Meet REALTOR® Tamar Myers-Moffatt
Name
Tamar Myers-Moffatt
Hometown
Queens, New York
Current Location
Stafford, Virginia
Title
Associate Broker, Samson Properties
Why do you love working in real estate?
I love working in real estate because I genuinely have a heart to serve people. I feel blessed to be able to use aspects from my college degrees, life lessons, and experience to help leverage the best contract terms for my clients. (I am very competitive!) I also enjoy practicing real estate because I get to both work with and learn from wide-ranging groups of people. When I think of my day-to-day activities, I would not trade being an entrepreneur for a traditional job or career.
Favorite Work Story
My favorite work story is when I found the perfect home for my friend Brittany. Brittany was the ideal client in many ways (scores, income, employment); except for one. She was nonchalant about how quickly she wanted to purchase. Brittany provided me a specific list about what she wanted in her next home. So I set up a drip campaign in Bright for myself. I wanted to preview any viable options before I presented them to her. One day, I received a coming soon alert. The home was exactly what Brittany wanted… except bigger, nicer and newer. This home was FABULOUS!! I contacted the listing agent immediately. He remarked that he couldn’t believe I called as he was still working on edits! We were the first scheduled showing appointment and the first written offer the seller received. We won the contract and closed on the home. Whenever I visit, I can’t help but feel like “This is Our house!”.
What are you most proud of in your career?
I am most proud of my sister when she purchased her home in Woodbridge. My mom was visiting here from South Carolina and wanted to see homes for my sister to buy. I explained to her that Taryn hadn’t spoken with a lender so instead of viewing homes I’ll just email over listings. Big mistake. My mom immediately overruled me and directed me to show them their selected homes. lol!! The second home we saw was The One! We called the lender, she was qualified for more than the asking price. Long story short we’ve spent several birthdays, holidays, sleepovers, you name it.. at my younger sister’s house.
Lesson 1: my mom is and will always be the Boss!
Lesson 2: see lesson 1.
Do you have a special cause or volunteer your time?
I was recently appointed to serve on the Stafford County School Board’s gifted advisory committee. I feel blessed to work with people who are sincerely committed to improving the classroom experience and ongoing development of students throughout the county.
Fun Fact
I am the funniest person I know. I make myself laugh all the time!
2023 Spring FAARside Newsletter now available
Your copy of FAAR’s Spring Newsletter, the FAARside is here! Crack open a copy to learn about what’s going on at the Association including a letter from the President, a letter from the CEO, general assembly update, and more!
This edition of the publication includes
- Thank you to RPAC investors
- an update on the Fredericksburg REALTORS® Foundation
- information on local housing policies
- FAAR 360: 2022 in Review
and more!
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#MemberMonday: Meet REALTOR® Alexandra Novogradac
The Fredericksburg Area Association of REALTORS® Member Spotlight feature allows members of the community to get to know each other before working with each other in a transaction. Each member answers a series of questions to reveal more about themselves as people. It is FAAR’s hope that learning about an individual may spark connections that blossom via email, phone conversations or in-person meetings at events and classes.
Name
Alexandra Novogradac
Hometown
Locust Grove
Current Location
Bumpass
Why do you love working in real estate?
I have come to love the process of helping people in real estate. I strive to teach first-time home buyers on the right way and the best ways to own their first home. It brings me so much happiness to know that everything I do will help them in life. Owning a home brings so much power in one’s life and I love being a part of their journey. I put myself to very high standards and assure my clients I work with ethical beliefs and passion. I have enjoyed the immense amount of work I have put in with my Broker and I couldn’t be happier working with a powerful woman like that.
Favorite Work Story
My very first client was with my sister! It was her first home and to be a part of her journey together couldn’t have been more magical. She put her trust in me like no one else ever has and it ended up working out in the best way. She was one of the first to get seller subsidy in the middle of 2021 and we never quite realized how wonderful that was until months later. She was so happy to finally live out on her own with her soon-to-be husband and the process just made us that much closer.
What are you most proud of in your career?
Being able to help buyers and educate people on real estate.
Do you have a special cause or volunteer your time?
I volunteer at The Heart Stitchers! It is a place where I can bring my crochet talents to a bigger meaning. I crochet items such as blankets, hats, toys, etc. and donate the items to people in need. I like to sit in the room with the other volunteers and talk but we can also just drop off items we make at home.
Fun Fact
I like to play around with makeup and do some fun and vibrant looks.
REALTOR® and Affiliate Members of FAAR Collect Over 18,000 Boxes of Cereal
Every year REALTOR® and Affiliate members of the Fredericksburg Area Association of REALTORS® reach out to their spheres on behalf of the annual FAAR cereal drive. Not only does participation in the drive help our community by providing food for those in need, but many members find it an easy way to reconnect with past clients and even acquire business without a sales pitch.
“I listed 2 homes yesterday. The reason they chose me? They’d heard of me, but my involvement in the cereal drive was why chose me. They had a REALTOR® friend too!”
“I was surprised at the response from the post cards. I send out something to my SOI every month. After the post cards went out, I heard from people I hardly ever hear from. I am a true believer and what a great cause! “
It’s been another amazing year for cereal collection! Thanks to the outstanding efforts of REALTOR® and Affiliate members, we are proud to announce the total raised —
18,567 boxes
Prize Winners
Most cereal collected by a REALTOR office — Long and Foster Fredericksburg (4,692 boxes)
Most cereal per agent — Cropper Home Sales (1,850 boxes)
Most cereal collected by an Affiliate office – Movement Mortgage (1,088 boxes)
Most improved — Coldwell Banker Elite Stafford (968 boxes)
Participants
1st Runner Up for cereal collected by a REALTOR Office – 1st Choice Better Homes & Land (4,296 boxes)
Aquia Realty
At Your Service Realty
Berkshire Hathway Home Services Pen Fed Fredericksburg
Berkshire Hathway Home Services Pen Fed King George
Berkshire Hathway Home Services Pen Fed Stafford
Century 21 New Millennium Fredericksburg
Century 21 Redwood Fredericksburg
Century 21 Redwood Locust Grove
Coldwell Banker Elite Downtown
CTI Real Estate
Exit Elite
eXp Realty
Keller Williams Capital Properties
Summit Mortgage
The Title Professionals
Topside Federal Credit Union
Ulta Realty
United Real Estate Premier
2022 REALTOR Cereal Drive Returns this October
The REALTOR® Cereal Drive is back!
2021 was an epic year for the annual REALTOR® cereal drive. Help us reach the 2022 goal of 18,000 boxes, all of which go to the local area food banks. Use the cereal drive as a way to reconnect with your sphere and look for REALTOR®-branded marketing pieces (post-card and flyer) to enhance efforts of collecting cereal from clients and customers.
Let us know if your office plans to participate by emailing Barbara Castillo with your office and contact information by September 23rd.
Collected cereal can be dropped off at the October 27th Halloween Mixer at Wilderness Run Winery from 5-7 PM or For large pick-ups, the Fredericksburg food van can be scheduled to pick up from your location!
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Cereal Drive Office Contest Sign Up 2022
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#MemberMonday Meet #Realtor Brooke Sumners
Name
Brooke Sumners
Hometown
Stafford
Current Location
Locust Grove
Title
Real Estate Agent/Realtor at ULTA Realty
Why do you love working in real estate?
Real estate has been my passion for as long as I can remember. From the architecture of all of the different style homes to the character, decoration, history etc. I always knew that I wanted to be involved in real estate one way or another. Now I get to help families close a chapter in their lives or begin a new one and help them along the way make their dreams come true.
What are you most proud of in your career?
I think the thing that I’ve become the most proud of in my career is that my kids have seen that no matter how long it takes you to get where you want to be that anything is possible if you set your mind to it and want it enough. Most recently, my oldest son graduated high school and for his graduation gift he wanted to take the real estate course to become an agent himself! This makes my heart happy!
Do you have a special cause or volunteer your time?
The Toys for Tots program is very near and dear to me. I have worked at the Foundation for over 11 years and each year I am more grateful to be a part of such a great charity that helps give back to their communities and most importantly the children in those communities, our future!
#MemberMonday Meet REALTOR® & Broker David Cropper
Name
David Cropper
Hometown
Fredericksburg
Current Location
Fredericksburg
Title
Broker Owner
Why do you love working in real estate?
I see real estate as a way to build wealth and security. I consider myself a coach and mentor, and I see a family setting down roots, and buying their first home, it makes me proud to do what I do.
Real Estate is not just a transaction, buying or selling a home is a story, and I strive to be a hero in that story.
What are you most proud of in your career?
I am very honored to be able to become a broker and start my own brokerage, in doing so I am now able to coach and mentor the agents who work with me and see them succeed in their professional careers.
Do you have a special cause or volunteer your time?
Cropper Home Sales LLC. is built on community service. All my agents are encouraged to volunteer. I am proud to be the current president of the Realtor Foundation, Helping those in our community get into and retain housing. I am also a member of the Lions Club, assisting in eye care and hearing aids for low-income families.
Fun Fact
I am an animal advocate and have 5 cats and a dog, through my volunteer work have been know to ride a motorcycle dressed in a cat suit to raise money
#Member Monday Meet REALTOR® Dalal Abilmona
Name
Dalal Abilmona
Hometown
Fredericksburg , VA
Current Location
Fredericksburg , VA
Title
REALTOR®
Number of Years in the Industry
10
Why do you love working in real estate?
I get to meet new people every day and help them make life changing decisions. No two days are ever the same and we have the freedom to work from anywhere. I can work from home, my car, the coffee shop, or even the beach in Bali?! My most favorite reason for working in real estate is creating lifelong friendships!
What are you most proud of in your career?
Getting Buyers and Sellers through complex situations and seeing them smile at the end!
Do you have a special cause or volunteer your time?
I volunteer for the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Department. I love sharing my time in our local community and helping with public events. Two charities near and dear to my heart I support are Wounded Warriors and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Fun Fact
I am bilingual. My great grandfather was in the third class group on the Titanic and was a survivor. My aunt,(Elsie Belman), became the first female limousine driver in Washington D.C., and later started her own local Limousine company and chauffeured some pretty big stars.
#Member Monday Meet REALTOR® Chasity Richardson
Name
Chasity Richardson
Hometown
Wildwood NJ
Current Location
Stafford
Title
REALTOR®
Why do you love working in real estate?
I am very passionate about helping people. Real Estate helped me find an area to specialize in! I help people solve housing problems, and I love it!
Favorite Work Story
Walking into the Century 21 Redwood office and seeing the Relentless Agent Book. I knew it was the place for me.
What are you most proud of in your career?
I am proud about being able to use my commission to help my own children get through college without Student Loans and help others by helping with book scholarships.
Do you have a special cause or volunteer your time? Tell us about it here!
I love donating to college book scholarships, as paying for books is a major barriers to success for disadvantaged students.
FAAR Community Service Committee’s Charity Share-a-thon
Show the love and help bring awareness to your favorite charity for free!
Nominate a charity for recognition, then explore the various charities REALTORS® and Affiliate members support here!
View the submitted charities below!
MANARC Borne the Battle
Deborah Franks
Ruyts Foundation of Veteran Suicide Prevention
Marcus Toler
Feed the Gap
Denise Smith
Mental Health America of Fredericksburg
Laurie Black
Hub of Hope and Central Virginia Housing Coalition
Matthew Rathbun
For This Child Foundation
Deanna Joy Beltran
Mary’s Shelter
Johanna Merino
Fairy Godmother Project
Stephanie Lyles
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank
Amariah Alphonso
Micah Ministries and Empowerhouse
Cara Harris
Greater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity
Sherrie Shaw