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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
2025 Board of Directors Election Results Announced
2025 FAAR Board of Directors announced FAAR elections concluded at the Expo on September 4 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...
No End In Sight to Continued Price Increases
The regional median home price was up again in July, with most localities seeing increases. The median sold price settled at $473,740 this month compared to $462,450 in July of 2023, representing a more than 2% year-over-year increase. Despite persistent high...
2025 REALTOR® Dues Renewal Information – How to Renew Your Membership
Stay connected. Renew your REALTOR® membership today! Thank you for being a member of the Fredericksburg Area Association of REALTORS®. See the value of your membership here. View the benefits here.REALTOR® Dues for 2025 ($743.00) NAR Dues ($201) Virginia Realtors®...
FAAR Sends Letter to City of Fredericksburg Planning Commission in support of housing affordability
FAAR President Randy Walther sent a letter to the City of Fredericksburg Planning Commission in support of affordable housing efforts. Walther stressed the importance of housing affordability in fostering vibrant, thriving communities. This issue has even more...
Regional Home Sales Price Keeps Increasing
The regional median home price was up again in June, with all but one locality in the FAAR footprint seeing increases. The median sold price settled at $474,093 this month compared to $450,000 in June of 2023, representing a more than 5% year-over-year increase. ...
Sean Carpenter headlines the annual FAAR REALTOR® Expo
Sean Carpenter is the former Director of Training and Development for NRT Ohio who has been a licensed REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker King Thompson since 1998. Sean led a successful career in real estate prior to becoming a branch manager in 2003. He loved the training...
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