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The Motherload: NAR's Topic References
Before you search elsewhere, take advantage of the research NAR has already done for you. Formerly known as Field Guides, References contain links to external articles, titles from the NAR Library eBooks collection, websites, statistics, and other material to provide a comprehensive overview of perspectives on each topic.
Realtor® Magazine's Rookie Tool Kit
The Rookie Tool Kit provides answers to common first-timer questions and checklists for your first year in real estate and beyond.
Starting your Career
Get on the road to success with tips, ideas, and helpful advice to learn what it takes to be a successful agent. Learn what other rookies have done to jump-start their careers, find first clients, overcome objections, and discover negotiation strategies.
Realtor® Acronym Guide
Download this cheat sheet of REALTOR®-related
abbreviations.
Social Media
Social media has become an integral part of marketing and communications. Get information on concerns with various popular social media sites as well as tips and suggestions to protect your privacy and identity.
Handouts for Customers
Reinforce your value and illustrate your real estate expertise by educating your buyers and sellers. Download all buyer or seller handouts to customize them with your branding.
Business Letter Templates
Free template ideas penned by NAR’s Library & Archives for business prospecting or to announce new business ventures.
Graphic Design for Realtors
Canva is a great online tool for new REALTORS® looking to create marketing content easily. View the recording of our graphic design class for tips using this editor.
New Member 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...
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...
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...
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