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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
#Member Monday—Meet REALTOR® Valerie Dellandre
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. ...
Interesting Factoids from NAR’s 2020 Member Profile
compiled from 2019 and 2020 information... Business Characteristics of REALTORS® 65% hold sales agent licenses, 22% broker licenses, 15% broker associates73% specialize in residential salesThe typical member has 9 years’ experience, 17% with less than a year...
Member Monday – Meet REALTOR and Affiliate Laura Pate Rodier
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. ...
A humble thank you to the women who have impacted their world and influenced mine
Pat Breme, RCE, CIPSChief Executive Officer To honor Women’s History Month, I offer these reflections. Over a lifetime you meet people who influence your values and viewpoints and often shape your choices. I graduated from college in 1968 when women’s rights were the...
February Sees More of the Same in Local Real Estate Market
February of 2021 saw very similar numbers as January, with increases in sold dollar volume, median price, and units sold. The market saw a 10% year-over-year increase in median price, going from $316,000 in February of 2020 to $349,950 in February of 2021. Units...
Stafford County Votes to Downzone 90,000 Rural Acres
On Tuesday, March 2, the Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted 4-3 to downzone nearly 90,000 acres spread across more than 2,000 parcels in the rural A-1 zoning category from one house per 3 acres to one house per 6 acres. Supporting the measure were Crystal...
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