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#MemberMonday Meet #Realtor Brooke Sumners
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 2023 FAAR Board of Directors Slate of Candidates
Sample Ballot Slate of Candidates- 2023 Leadership Electronic Voting begins August 9 and ends September 14 at noon FAAR offers electronic voting for its members. The ballot will be sent via email to each REALTOR® member on August 9. Voting closes September 14...
Has the local housing market reached its peak?
The local real estate market in May showed signs of cooling, with the largest year-over-year decline in units sold since 2017 and the first drop in total sold volume in years. While demand may be abating due to rising interest rates, inflation pressures, and economic...
#MemberMonday Meet REALTOR® & Broker David Cropper
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 sends letter to Louisa County expressing concerns over short-term rental ordinance
Louisa County released a draft ordinance on short-term rental regulations in April which included limiting occupancy to 2 transient visitors per bedroom. Many homeowners at Lake Anna purchased their homes with the intent to rent to make it financially feasible and...
FAAR on TownTalk
FAAR President Deb Ellis and Public Policy Director Kim McClellan were on 1230 WFVA's TownTalk with Ted Schubel talking about the local real estate market. The wide-ranging conversation covered the current market status, factors that led us to this point, and what...
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.