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2019 Was a Great Year for Local Real Estate Market
The 2019 real estate market posted significant gains in total sold dollar volume and units sold, experienced modest price appreciation, and saw seriously increased competition with low inventory and very low days on market. The year closed out with a total sold...
#MemberMonday Meet REALTOR® Michael Brannon
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. ...
FAAR Back in the Day: Recollections of Past Presidents
Thank you to Arlene Mason for her inspiration to reflect on the impressive history of the Association through the eyes of some of its distinguished leaders. My, how time flies... Pat Breme, RCE, CIPSChief Executive OfficerOrganized originally in 1956, as...
How about a trip to Richmond??
The 2020 Virginia General Assembly session is just around the corner! Join FAAR for a day at the State Capitol meeting with legislators, talking about the Realtor legislative agenda, and advocating for the real estate industry. FAAR will provide...
Remember mortgage debt forgiveness?? It’s back!
Remember mortgage debt cancellation? And how it was not extended for 2018? Well, it was just included in the big spending package for fiscal year 2020 with a retroactive reauthorization for 2018. If you had clients with a short sale or foreclosure,...
NAR Real Estate Forecast: Slower Growth, Price Gains to Continue
From the National Association of Realtors Real Estate Forecast Summit on December 11, 2019.... Slower Growth, Price Gains to Continue“Real estate is on firm ground with little chance of price declines,” says NAR’s Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “However, in...
New Member Tools
Realtor® Acronym Guide
Download this cheat sheet of Realtor®-related
abbreviations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.