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November 21, 2024

The Voice for Real Estate in

Virginia's Greater Roanoke Valley

Hello Louann,

You are receiving this online eNewsletter as a benefit of being a member of the Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS®. 

What's in this month's issue


  • Home Sales Statistics
  • Renew your REALTOR®️ Membership: 2025 Dues
  • NEW - RVAR.com
  • Volunteer for a 2025 RVAR Committee
  • RVAR Forms Revisions
  • Installation & Awards Breakfast
  • Save the Date - Family Fun Night - Rail Yard Dawgs
  • 2025 REALTOR®️ & Affiliate Night
  • 2024 NAR Profile of Buyers and Sellers
  • Did You Know?
  • FOREWARN - New Member Benefit from VAR
  • NAR Offers Free ABR Class
  • Upcoming Education
  • Sympathy/Congratulations
  • Upcoming Events
  • Our 2024 Partner/Sponsors

MEMBER TYPE / COUNT

REALTOR®    1486

Offices       169

Affiliate      268



Roanoke Valley MLS


MLS Firms     278

MLS Members  1876

Market Data for October

2025 RVAR Membership Dues

NEW RVAR.com - We're Live!!


The RVAR is excited to announce that the NEW RVAR.com is now LIVE!! Log on today and check it out!



Volunteer for an RVAR Committee in 2025


RVAR needs you in 2025! When you volunteer to serve on one of RVAR’s 12 Committees, you will be better informed, better networked and better able to impact the decisions RVAR makes affecting your business. Both REALTORS® and Affiliate members are welcome to serve. Click here to volunteer for a Committee, plus review a description of each Committee’s purpose and how often it meets. Please submit your request by Friday, December 6th

RVAR Forms Revisions



Minor forms revisions will “go live” on Tuesday, December 3rd. RVAR’s forms library will be updated in zipForms and SkySlope.


Megan’s Law Disclosure Paragraph – The website address referenced in this paragraph is being updated. This change will affect the following forms: Purchase Agreement, Exclusive Right to Represent Buyer Agreement and Non-Exclusive Right to Represent Buyer Agreement. The Megan’s Law Disclosure paragraph will be added to the Lot/Land Purchase Agreement.


Lead-Based Paint Disclosure form – This form is being updated to be in compliance with the EPA.

Join us for the 2024 RVAR Installation and Awards Breakfast scheduled for Friday, December 13, 8:30am-10:30am, at the Hotel Roanoke. Awards for the RVAR Good Neighbor and REALTOR®️ of the Year will be presented, along with the installation of our 2025 Board of Directors and our 2025 President Julie Kingery.

Don't miss it!!


Click here to register!

Save the Date....


RVAR Family Fun Night on ice! Come cheer on the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs on Thursday February 6, 2025!!


Registration begins in December!


2024 NAR Profile of Buyers and Sellers


Each year, the National Association of REALTORS® gathers detailed information about buyers and sellers nationwide. This year’s profile, based on a survey of those who bought or sold a home between July, 2023 and June, 2024, reflects several key shifts. How does your experience compare with the national average? Did you know that:


  • First-time buyers have fallen to a low of 24% of all homebuyers during the survey period.
  • 85% of buyers bought a previously-owned home; 15% bought a new home.
  • 86% of buyers and 90% of sellers used a real estate agent in their transaction.
  • Sellers typically sold their property at 100% of their asking price – the highest recorded list-to-sale median since 2002. About 27% of sellers were able to sell at more than their list price.
  • 6% of home sales were FSBO sales, a record low.

 

Click here for more highlights from NAR’s profile results.

 


Did you know that REALTORS® gain access to a wide range of discounts and savings that can significantly reduce both business and personal expenses? Through strategic partnerships with major national brands, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) offers members exclusive deals and discounts on technology, including Dell® and Lenovo® products; home appliances, such as GE® appliances; and travel, with exclusive deals on flights, hotels, and rental cars. Additionally, members receive discounts on office supplies, printing, real estate tools, and competitive rates on insurance. These benefits help REALTORS® invest in their business, streamline operations, and lower both personal and professional costs—ensuring they have the resources needed to thrive in an increasingly competitive real estate market.


For a detailed view of the full range of discounts and benefits available to NAR members, be sure to check out the NAR REALTOR® Benefits® At-a-Glance Brochure.


Virginia REALTORS® is offering you a NEW complimentary member benefit. FOREWARN gives you the ability to gain instant insight on a prospective client (within seconds, without exposing any protected class information) using only a phone number. Click here for step by step instructions to set up your account.


If you already have a FOREWARN account, you are all set. Services will not be interrupted and Virginia REALTORS® will cover your account.



NOTE: Your FOREWARN searches must be limited to professional uses only. FOREWARN activity is actively monitored (search terms and volume) to ensure proper use by Subscribers.


NAR Offers Free ABR Class


NAR is offering the popular Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) designation course, which typically costs $295, available to REALTORS® at no cost through the end of 2024. The ABR course is the first step toward earning the ABR designation and focuses on the key information and skills agents need today when working with buyers. This course will help you articulate and demonstrate your value to buyers.


This free course is available two ways: (1) via live interactive webinars scheduled through the end of the year or (2) via online course taken at your own pace.


Steps needed to earn the ABR Designation: (1) Be an NAR member; (2) Complete the ABR Designation Course; (3) Complete an ABR elective course; (4) Complete 5 transactions as a buyer's representative in your career; (5) Then submit your application to become an ABR through the online form. Annual ABR dues $110.



Click here to learn more or get started!

UPCOMING EDUCATION


Virtual GRI Classes: RVAR is partnering again with Virginia REALTORS® to offer virtual GRI classes throughout 2024. Each class is offered in two half-day sessions. Below are the classes offered through December, 2024. Click here for more information about the GRI. NOTE: VAR will be ending it's virtual GRI Program at the end of 2024.

 

 

GRI 501 Agency in Virginia

December 3rd 9AM-12:30PM

December 4th 9AM-12:30PM

Instructor: Donna Austin

 

This course will provide a detailed guide on important issues dealing with agency. Topics include brokerage relationships, agency disclosure, confidentiality and Code of Ethics requirements. CE Approved = 1 hours Real Estate Agency; 5 hours Real Estate Related; PL Approved - 3 hours VA Agency Law. 

Sympathy


RVAR offers sympathy to Connie Hash (Mountain City Realty & Auction) upon the death of her mother and to Misty Molin (MKB, REALTORS®) upon the death of her father.


Congratulations

 

RVAR congratulates Mary Dykstra (MKB, REALTORS®) and Kit Hale (MKB, REALTORS®) upon their appointment to serve on the 2025 Executive Committee of the National Association of REALTORS®.



RVAR also congratulates John Lugar (Virginia Varsity Transfer and Self Storage) upon his election as President of the Virginia Self Storage Association. 

Share Your News with RVAR

Upcoming Events

November 28th & 29th

RVAR Office Closed for Thanksgiving

December 6th

Deadline for 2025 Committee Applications

December 13th

Installation & Awards Breakfast

December 23rd - 25th

RVAR Office Closed for Christmas

December 31st & January 1st

RVAR Office Closed for New Year's

January 13th

Deadline for 2025 Dues Payment

2024 Platinum Level Partner/Sponsor

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2024 Diamond Level

Colonial Title & Settlement Agency, LLC


Priority Title & Settlement, LLC

2024 Gold Level

Bank of the James  

Carter Bank & Trust

CRS Data

First Bank

First Choice Title & Settlement

First Citzens Bank

Henry Mortgage Group

Pillar to Post Home Inspectors

SWBC Mortgage

2024 Silver Level

Bailey Insurance Group  

CALVERT Home Inspection, LLC

Cinch Homes Services/HMS  

CrawlSpace Care

OVM Financial

Seal-Tite Basement Waterproofing Co. 

Virginia Housing 

Roanoke Valley

Association of REALTORS®

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