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

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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

Review This!

Review This!

This week Sherrie Shaw with Universal Title shared with us the best ways to get a review and how to share them with others. Reviews are a great way to stand out in a crowd. The sad truth is, many agents are not curating their reviews and sharing them. In the digital...

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Allstar Awards Wine and Dine Guide

Allstar Awards Wine and Dine Guide

We are eagerly preparing for the Allstar Awards and now we have a way you can join us in recognizing the great achievements of your fellow agents! This year we will be hosting the awards through Zoom and Facebook. We don’t want you to miss out on the great food though...

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A Statement from the 2020 FAAR President and FAAR CEO

A Statement from the 2020 FAAR President and FAAR CEO

REALTORS® are passionate about helping people find a home.  A safe place free from discrimination, fear, and pain. As we become more accepting of our differences, FAAR is committed to supporting our members and the community by renewing its focus on promoting Fair...

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FAAR Senior Housing Resources

FAAR Senior Housing Resources

FAAR hosted a panel discussion called "Booming Business:  how to capitalize on the growing 55+ market" featuring a stellar group of speakers moderated by 2020 FAAR President, Drew Fristoe.  Below you will find a new resource guide with contacts to all of the panel...

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Prospecting In a Pandemic

Prospecting In a Pandemic

Prospecting in a pandemic is different than any other prospecting we have done before. This week Deb Ellis shares with us how we can retool old tactics to work for us in a pandemic. Build Your Relationships Do you have a good CRM (customer relations management)...

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FAAR Office reopens on May 18th, with guidelines for safety

FAAR Office reopens on May 18th, with guidelines for safety

While the staff at FAAR has been hard at work from home, the easing of restrictions on businesses announced by Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has the staff excited to come back and serve our members in real life. The safety of our staff, our members, and the public...

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