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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
2026 REALTOR® Dues Renewal Information – How to Renew Your Membership
Stay connected. Renew your REALTOR® membership today! Thank you for being a member of FAAR, where we take pride in our professional level of service and a unique sense of belonging in the community. To continue to meet our Strategic Plan goals, we made the difficult...
Sample Ballot for the 2026 FAAR Board of Directors Slate of Candidates and Candidate Campaign Videos
Slate of Candidates- 2026 Leadership Electronic Voting begins August 1 at 10 AM and ends September 10 at 9:15 AM Results will be announced on September 10th at the General Membership Meeting at the FAAR Expo (https://www.faarmembers.com/expo). The results will be...
Regional home prices tick up again
The regional median home price was up again in June, with all but two localities in the FAAR footprint seeing increases. The median sold price settled at $480,000 this month compared to $474,093 in June of 2024, representing a 1% year-over-year increase. Units sold...
FAAR Submits 2026 Legislative Proposals
The Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors® (FAAR) Public Policy Committee, with approval of the FAAR Board of Directors, has submitted two important legislative issues to the Virginia Realtors® for potential inclusion in the 2026 statewide Realtor® agenda. The...
Local real estate market sends mixed signals in May
The local real estate market in May continued to post higher rates of inventory than in the past, but also posted the highest median price ever on record. May saw the month close out with a chart-topping median price of $489,900 compared to $474,000 a year ago, a...
Apply for the 2026 FAAR Board of Directors
Step Up. Lead Forward. Make an Impact. FAAR is now accepting applications for the 2026 Board of Directors. This is your chance to help guide the future of your association—your professional home away from home. In a time of industry change and new opportunities, FAAR...
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