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New Member News
Fall Newsletter delivers real estate news and more for local REALTORS®!
Your copy of the Fall Newsletter, the FAARside is here! Crack open a copy for updates on local real estate and so much more! Inside you will find Message from the 2022 FAAR President, Deb Ellis Message from the CEO, Page Browning Welcome to new REALTORS® 2023 FAAR...
Download the 2022 Affiliate Directory today!
Browse the Directory Flip through to see all of FAAR's affiliate members organized A to Z by company and also by service in the annual directory. Not only will this guide you to some of the best companies in the local area, but the directory also contains committee...
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...
2023 REALTOR® Dues Available August 1st
REALTOR® Dues Announcement: 2023 REALTOR® Dues will be open for payment August 1st. Pay by September 30th to avoid the $25 late fee. What if I miss the September 30th dues deadline? Submit your REALTOR® dues payment and late fee by December 31st to keep your...
The local housing market continues to cool
The local real estate market in June repeated its performance from May with increasing prices, falling sales volume, and growing available inventory. June closed out the month with a nearly 20% decrease in total sold dollar volume, going from approximately $434...
#MemberMonday Meet REALTOR® Stephanie Hiner
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. ...
New Member Tools
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.
Being a new REALTOR®
Get on the road to success with tips, ideas, and helpful advice. 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.
Listing and Presenting
Prospective clients have to buy into the idea that you’re up to the challenge. Learn how to tailor your approach to the seller’s comfort zone, pinpoint the perfect price, and answer any objection.
Property Marketing
With all of the many options available to market a single property, it’s hard to know where to begin. Create a marketing plan and determine the best place and tone for your property advertising.
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.
Personal Marketing
Personal marketing is the process of getting your name out there and convincing people to contact you when they need real estate services. Learn how to plan and execute your personal marketing strategy.
Prospecting Methods
Prospecting is the lifeblood of any successful real estate career. The more people you come in contact with, the more listing and sales you can achieve. All it takes is a plan and some persistence.
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.
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.