Resources for New Members
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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
Bowling Mixer Postponed
The FAAR Bowling Mixer scheduled for Monday, March 16 at Splitsville is POSTPONED. FAAR’s main priority is to keep our members safe and healthy. With that in mind, we are exercising an abundance of caution and postponing this event, and likely other events and...
February market hot, but what lies ahead?
February continued the local real estate market’s trend of increasing sales volume and median price coupled with decreasing days on market FAAR Board Member Randy Walther states, “The market was active for February continuing a strong winter season. My office was...
Call for Action: Association Healthcare Plans
Approximately 7,000 Virginia REALTORS® go without health insurance each year and many others struggle to pay the high costs for coverage. The Virginia General Assembly has passed two Virginia REALTORS® supported bills that could allow REALTORS® to obtain more...
NAR Offers Cyber Liability Insurance
On February 20th, NAR announced a partnership with CyberPolicy® to deliver a new cyber liability insurance program designed to meet the unique needs of real estate professionals. As NAR continues to combat the escalating threat of fraud in the real estate industry by...
Know someone planning to attend the University of Richmond? FABA has a scholarship for them!
The Fredericksburg Area Builders Association has a scholarship program for students from the area who are attending the University of Richmond. It is open to ANY student in the qualifying region so if you know a high school senior planning to attend UR in the fall,...
Spotsy Sign Enforcement Changes
Spotsylvania County is changing its sign enforcement policy. The underlying zoning ordinance on signs is not changing. It has always been illegal to place signs in the VDOT right-of-way, but the County has historically suspended enforcement of its sign rules from...
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