Resources for New Members

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RPR provides REALTORS® with data, tools and reports to help clients and close more deals. Access the nation’s largest property database, exclusively for REALTORS®.

Access Tools From Realtor.com

Access free member tools, digital flyers for your clients, tips for improving your realtor.com profile, and more! 

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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.

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

What You Need To Know About Coming Soon

What You Need To Know About Coming Soon

Check out this doubleheader episode! First, we'll hear a conversation by two agents about the rules for "coming soon" listings. Next, we will learn more about helping your client understand insurance. Coming Soon hey chip um hey listen I saw you got that listing on...

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The 2021 February FAARside Newsletter is ready for you!

The 2021 February FAARside Newsletter is ready for you!

It's here, FAAR members! Your copy of the February Newsletter, the FAARside is ready for your review! Crack open a copy to learn about what's going on at the Association including a letter from the President, 2020 accomplishments, and more! This edition includes 2021...

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How is the GRI different from other designations?

How is the GRI different from other designations?

  Of all the residential real estate designations offered through the National Association of REALTORS®, the Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) is the most comprehensive, providing a broader scope and depth of training. Designees must complete a minimum of 60...

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FAAR 2020 housing market one of hottest in state

Check out the 4th quarter home sales report produced by the Virginia Realtors® for the FAAR footprint.  The 4th quarter did not see the traditional seasonal slowing that we expect to see as the year winds down.  Consumer demand was very strong in the last 3 months of...

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Stats, stats everywhere!

FAAR has so many great sources of real estate data, dive in and see what best fits your needs!  Here is a rundown of what we push out on a regular basis. Granular, jurisdiction level reporting Press release on the region as a whole Infographic on the region with a...

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Have clients who need rent or mortgage assistance?

The FAAR Property Management Committee has delved into some important issues recently including accessing rental assistance on behalf of tenants.  Check out the links below for more information on state administration of the program, what might be coming down the pike...

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