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Discrimination and bias have absolutely no place in housing
FAAR applauds the strong stance the National Association of Realtors® is taking on fighting discrimination and bias in the housing industry and echoes NAR President Vince Malta's recent comments on HUD's proposed changes that weaken the disparate impact rule. "NAR is...
2021 REALTOR Dues Announcement – Dues available for payment August 1st
Dues Announcement: 2021 Dues for REALTORS® 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 dues payment and late fee by December 31st to keep your membership...
Big story from Q2 real estate statistics? There are no homes! Check out the full report…
It's clear that real estate has weathered the COVID-19 pandemic storm very well up to this point. Some Realtors® are having the best year of their career, but how long can the hot market last? Mortgage rates are expected to stay low and there is a glimmer of hope...
#Member Monday | Meet Broker Lauren Tate
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. ...
Sample Ballot for the 2021 Leadership Slate of Candidates
Review the Sample Ballot- 2020 Election Slate for the 2021 FAAR Board of Director announced At its July 21 meeting, the Board of Directors blessed the 2020 slate of candidates as recommended by the Nominating Committee chaired by Linda Fosdick, Dockside Realty. The...
Work with Dotloop? Privacy policy changes tonight
Dotloop’s Privacy Policy Change Regarding Usage of Account Owner and Client Information REALTOR® members should be aware that Dotloop is updating their Privacy Policy and you may wish to take action. Dotloop recently announced changes to their Privacy Policy which...
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.